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Jantar Mantar scuffle | Protesting wrestlers say ‘ready to return all our medals and awards’

The wrestlers have been sitting on a protest in Delhi since April 23, demanding arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of seven wrestlers including a minor

The Hindu · May 4, 2023

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police on alert, barricades up on roads leading to Jantar Mantar

Heavy security was deployed at the Jantar Mantar site here in the national capital on Thursday after a ruckus broke out late last night between protesting wrestlers and some police personnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 4, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

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Scuffle between wrestlers, Delhi police at Jantar Mantar; two protesters suffer head injuries, allege wrestlers

The wrestlers alleged that some police officers attacked them with batons

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Women wrestlers seek SC permission to file documents in sealed cover

The counsel for women wrestlers alleging sexual harassment against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sought permission to file documents in a sealed cover

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

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 · May 3, 2023

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 · May 3, 2023

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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 · May 3, 2023

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

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait offers support to protesting wrestlers

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) National Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait visited the wrestlers protesting in the capital and offered them his support on Tuesday

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

Bajrang, Sakshi slam Usha, declare sexual harassment cannot be a political issue

Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik on Tuesday took on the Indian Olympic Association top brass directly, slamming them for their comments and actions on not just the ongoing wrestlers’ protest but also the entire issue of sexual harassment in Indian sports.

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshee refuse Delhi police's security cover

Trio set to miss another international tournament owing to the agitation

The Times of India · May 2, 2023

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The Hindu · May 2, 2023

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 · May 1, 2023

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The Times of India · May 1, 2023

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 · May 1, 2023

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 · Apr 30, 2023

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 Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

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…

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The Times of India · Apr 30, 2023

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 · Apr 30, 2023

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 · Apr 30, 2023

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 · Apr 30, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

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 · Apr 30, 2023

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 Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

Wrestlers' protest | Kapil Sibal raises question of 'pliant investigation'

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on April 30 said the wrestlers staging a protest are facing the predicament of a defiant accused.

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