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Why are top Indian wrestlers protesting on the streets?

Athletes demand action against India’s wrestling body’s chief, whom they accuse of sexually harassing female wrestlers.

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Ahead of hearing, Delhi police record statements of complainants

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the crucial Supreme Court hearing on Thursday, the Delhi police recorded the statements of women wrestlers who have lodged sexual harassment complaints against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

Women wrestlers move SC seeking permission to file affidavit in sealed cover, matter to be heard on Thursday

NEW DELHI: The seven women wrestlers, who have levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking permission to file an affidavit in sealed cover.

The Times of India

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In solidarity with protesting wrestlers, Assam Trinamool leader to return National Games medal

Abhijit Majumdar won a bronze medal for lawn bowling at the 2011 National Games in Ranchi.

The Hindu

Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for misinformation; Usha assures support in surprise visit

The Hindu

Concerned UWW to appoint observer for WFI elections, federation complains of government interference

NEW DELHI: "Concerned" about the ongoing turmoil in Indian wrestling, United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic has demanded clarity on who is running the sport in the country, and in its response the WFI has complained of "government interference" in their matters.

The Times of India

P.T. Usha meets protesting wrestlers, assures support

IOA President P.T. Usha meets wrestlers and and assures support at Jantar Mantar amid their ongoing protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in New Delhi

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Wrestlers protesting against WFI chief refuse police security

Wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh refuse police security

The Hindu

Hang me but wrestling activity should not stop: WFI chief Brij Bhushan

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Monday that all activity in the sport had come to a standstill in the last four months due to protests by the country's top wrestlers.

The Times of India

Motive is to protect the accused: Navjot Singh Sidhu lends support to protesting wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and political leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday lent his support to the protesting wrestlers demanding criminal action against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, saying why wasn't he being arrested despite a case being registered against him under the "non-bailable…

The Times of India

Desperate for justice: On the issue of exploitation and India’s medal-winning wrestlers

To not accept gender violence as a reality in Indian sport and attempt to trivialise it does no good to Indian sport

The Hindu

Put systems in place to deal with players' issues with respect and dignity: Athletes Commission

NEW DELHI: The Athletes Commission of the IOA has recommended the national Olympic body to put systems in place to deal with issues of the players "with respect and dignity" in the light of the protest by top wrestlers of the country against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold protest next month on pending demands

Samyukt Kisan Morcha leaders said protests and agitations would be held in all the States between May 26 and 31 in connection with the pending demands such as an MSP law, debt waiver, pension, comprehensive insurance scheme, removal of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra, and withdrawal of…

The Hindu

Getting justice for India's daughters will be bigger medal than Asian Games: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat is down with a bout of fever but still holding strong in her fight for justice. Bajrang Punia is getting restless over police's inaction against Brij Bhushan. And Sakshee Malikkh can't control her tears every time she sees videos of BJP-strongman and WFI's sidelined president being…

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Media is supporting Brij Bhushan more than the players: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia, one of the prominent faces leading the wrestlers' protest in Delhi, on Sunday accused the media of supporting the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh more than the players. While celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat appealed to the media not to…

The Hindu

Getting justice here will be bigger than winning an Asiad medal: Bajrang Punia

Wrestlers’ protest day 8: getting justice here will be bigger than winning an asiad medal: bajrang punia

The Times of India

Wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar driven by politicians: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

GONDA: Sidelined Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by India's top wrestlers, on Sunday claimed the athletes' protest at Jantar Mantar is being driven by the politicians from day one.

The Hindu

Protesting wrestlers are toys in hands of Opposition, says WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by India’s top wrestlers, on April 30 claimed the athletes’ protest at Jantar Mantar is being driven by the politicians from day one.

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Wrestlers should focus on their practice as FIR has been registered: Yogeshwar Dutt

Former Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, a part of the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) seven-member committee to probe the wrestlers’ allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said that FIR has been registered, now the grapplers should focus on their practice.

The Times of India

FIR has been registered, now wrestlers should focus on their practice: Yogeshwar Dutt

ROHTAK (Haryana): Former Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, part of the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) seven-member committee to probe the wrestlers' allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said that FIR has been registered, so now the grapplers should focus on their practice.

The Times of India

'I request you with folded hands not to weaken our movement': Vinesh Phogat to cousin Babita Phogat

NEW DELHI: One of the prominent faces of the ongoing wrestlers' protest in the national capital, Vinesh Phogat on Saturday requested her cousin sister Babita Phogat not to 'weaken' the movement by the wrestlers against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh says ready for probe but won't resign, blames Congress

Facing allegations of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers, WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday said he is ready for “any kind of investigation” but won’t resign from his post as it would mean he has accepted the charges against him.

Dynamite News

Oversight committee constituted to probe wrestlers' allegations has not reached any conclusion, says sources

The oversight committee constituted to probe the allegations levelled by wrestlers against Wrestlers Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not reached any conclusion and the committee report has been submitted to Delhi police. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

I am completely innocent, will not resign as a criminal: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers, on Saturday said that he won't resign from his post but is ready to face any kind of investigation.

The Times of India

Protesting wrestlers receive copy of one FIR lodged against WFI chief

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Saturday said that a copy of one of the two FIRs lodged against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been handed over to the top grapplers who are protesting at the Jantar Mantar…

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