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Cricketers in Kerala faced career fallout for opposing KCA coach who sexually abused girls

It has been over two years since Jomon, an aspiring cricketer from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram, left the sport. He was 21 years old when he joined the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) with dreams of pursuing a successful career. However, in 2022, everything changed after he supported a 12-year-old student who alleged…

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IOA chief PT Usha chides WFI ad-hoc panel for exclusion of Antim Panghal's coaches in long list

NEW DELHI: PT Usha, the IOA President, strongly criticised the ad-hoc panel responsible for managing the suspended WFI on Wednesday. She pointed out that the committee failed to exercise due diligence and omitted the names of wrestler Antim Panghal's coaches from the extensive list submitted to the Paris Olympic Games…

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What to expect from Indian wrestlers at Paris Olympics - a SWOT analysis

Indian wrestlers have consistently secured medals in every Olympic Games since 2008 in Beijing, solidifying wrestling's position as a premier Olympic sport in the nation. This success has extended to the junior level as well, with the emergence of U23 world champions, raising expectations for outstanding performances in Paris.

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All eyes on Rae Bareli, Amethi as 14 Lok Sabha constituencies go to the polls in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh's fifth phase of elections features key seats like Rae Bareli, Lucknow, and Amethi, with BJP aiming to maintain dominance.

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WFI to decide on Paris Games selection criteria on May 21

India secures six Summer Games quotas, with focus on women wrestlers; WFI to decide on final trials.

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Wrestling Federation of India to decide on Paris Games selection criteria on May 21

NEW DELHI: Reliable sources have indicated that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will finalise the selection criteria for assembling the Indian team for the Paris Olympics on May 21.

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Big win for women wrestlers' struggle, say Bajrang, Sakshee

NEW DELHI: Two of the leading faces of protests against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Olympic medallist wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh, on Friday welcomed a Delhi court's decision to frame charges against BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, who was accused of sexually harassing six…

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Sack Brij Bhushan, withdraw his son’s Lok Sabha ticket: Jairam Ramesh to BJP

Congress demands BJP sack Brij Bhushan Singh over sexual harassment charges; BJP rewards his son with Lok Sabha ticket.

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It's a big victory for women wrestlers: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Star grappler Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed Delhi court's decision to frame sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, calling it a big victory for country's women wrestlers.

The Times of India

'Options open for me,' says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after Delhi Court's order in sexual harassment case

NEW DELHI: As a Delhi Court on Friday ordered framing of charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case, the former WFI chief welcomed the decision.

The Times of India

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case

NEW DELHI: The Rouse Avenue court on Friday ordered framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case.

The Times of India

Delhi court to pass order on framing charge against Brij Bhushan Singh on May 10

Delhi court to decide on framing charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case.

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Nada suspends Bajrang Punia for not giving sample for dope test

NEW DELHI: National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada) has provisionally suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia, four-time World Championships medallist and Tokyo Olympics bronze winner, for his refusal to give his urine sample to dope control officers during the recent selection trials in Sonepat.

The Times of India

‘Never refused to give my sample’: Bajrang Punia responds after NADA suspends him

Bajrang Punia faces provisional suspension for refusing dope test, WFI plans to write to WADA on the matter.

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NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for not giving dope sample

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia indefinitely, a move that could potentially jeopardise his bid to compete in the Paris Olympics, which is scheduled to be held later this year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP fields Brij Bhushan's son Karan from Kaiserganj seat for Lok Sabha polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday declared former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son Karan Bhushan Singh as its candidate from the seat for the Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brij Bhushan Singh case: Delhi Court fixes May 7 for passing of order on framing of charges, dismisses further probe plea

The Delhi Court on Friday dismissed an application moved by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, seeking further investigation and placing of a call record details of a coach and fixed May 7, 2024, for pronouncement of order on 'framing of charge' in the matter related to Sexual Harassment levelled…

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Will work for the welfare of wrestlers, says Narsingh

Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI Athletes’ Commission

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Decision on wrestling trials for Paris Olympics after last Qualifier in Istanbul

WFI to decide on Olympic trials after Istanbul qualifier, considering quota places and disappointing Bishkek results.

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Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav elected chairman of Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission.

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Maintaining weight will be a challenge for next four months, says Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat overcomes challenges to secure Olympic quota in 50kg category, determined to win medal at Paris Games.

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Battle-hardened Vinesh Phogat secures Paris Olympics quota

Two-time World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat, a leading face of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, secured on Saturday the quota place for the Paris Games, defeating Kazakhstan’s Laura Ganikyzy in the women’s 50kg semifinals of the Asian Olympic qualifiers in Bishkek.

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Vinesh Phogat, Reetika, Anshu Malik secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

NEW DELHI: Making a triumphant return to the international arena after leading a prolonged protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat secured a Paris Olympics quota in the women's 50kg category at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Saturday.

The Times of India

Delhi court defers order on framing charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is expected to announce its decision on April 26 regarding whether to frame charges against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former head of the Wrestling Federation of India and a BJP MP, in a sexual harassment case filed by six female wrestlers.

The Times of India

Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed among 100 most influential people by Time magazine

NEW DELHI: Sakshi Malik, an Olympic medallist Indian wrestler, has been recognised by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of 2024.

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