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Need an initial probe before FIR against WFI chief: Cops

Ready to file immediately if SC wants: Delhi Police

The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023

Wrestlers seek PM Modi’s intervention to provide them justice; Brij Bhushan hasn't been indicted by Oversight Committee: Sources

NEW DELHI: True to their fears, Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, hasn’t been indicted by the oversight committee formed by the union sports ministry to probe charges of sexual harassment against him, sources in the establishment have confirmed to TOI.

The Times of India · Apr 26, 2023

Deeply concerning to see our athletes protest on streets: Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra

NEW DELHI: Hours after star wrestler Vinesh Phogat appealed to sportspersons to join their protest to oust under-fire chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra took to social media to announce his solidarity with the athletes.

The Times of India · Apr 26, 2023

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Please listen to our 'Mann Ki Baat': Wrestlers to PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: "Why are you not listening to our 'Mann Ki Baat'," the protesting wrestlers asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and sought his time to discuss the sexual harassment allegations against his party's MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India · Apr 26, 2023

Please listen to our Mann Ki Baat, protesting wrestlers tell PM Modi

“Why are you not listening to our ‘Mann Ki Baat’,” the protesting wrestlers asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 26 and sought his time to discuss the sexual harassment allegations against his party’s MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023

Satya Pal Malik visits protest site, says ‘wrestlers will emerge victorious’

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said it was a matter of shame that athletes who are honoured in the country for their success at the international level are now fighting for justice on the streets. India’s top wrestlers resumed their protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, demanding…

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023

Preliminary enquiry needed before FIR registration against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh: Delhi Police to SC

Delhi Police on Wednesday submitted before the Supreme Court that a preliminary enquiry would be needed before lodging an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Apr 26, 2023

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Sexual harassment complaints of women wrestlers | “Some preliminary enquiry” may be needed, says Delhi Police to Supreme Court

The intervention by the police came within 24 hours of a Bench led by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud remarking that the allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh were “serious”

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023

Wrestlers welcome SC order, plan to start training at the protest site from Wednesday

Wrestlers welcome SC order but insist on continuing protest

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023

Supreme Court notice to Delhi Police on wrestlers' plea seeking FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police on wrestlers' plea seeking an urgent hearing on the petition seeking registration of FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 25, 2023

SAI representatives visit Jantar Mantar to talk with protesting wrestlers

Sports Authority of India (SAI) representatives visited Jantar Mantar and interacted with wrestlers who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 25, 2023

Supreme Court to hear wrestlers’ plea against BJP MP

Seven women wrestlers made an urgent mention in the SC before CJI Chandrachud of their petition seeking registration of FIR for sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023

Wrestlers file writ petition in Supreme Court, seek FIR against Brij Bhushan

NEW DELHI: The country’s top wrestlers, who are staging a sit-in protest at the Jantar Mantar here, are in no mood to relent. On Monday, they took their fight to the next stage by filing a writ petition, seeking a direction for registration of an FIR against Wrestling Federation of…

The Times of India · Apr 25, 2023

Wrestlers continue their protest, plan to move SC seeking action against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023

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Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2023

Indian wrestlers demand arrest of federation chief at sit-in

The wrestlers first protested in January but say not enough has been done to end sexual harassment in the sport.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023

Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters

The protesting wrestlers on April 24, 2023 threatened to approach the Supreme Court of the country if an FIR is not lodged against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2023

Wrestlers Protest: Ministry declares WFI's May 7 elections null and void; directs IOA to form ad-hoc committee to conduct electoral process within 45 days

NEW DELHI: Declaring the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) proposed elections on May 7 as "null and void", the union sports ministry on Monday requested the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form a transitory or ad-hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI and to conduct elections to…

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2023

Wrestlers Protest: WFI ceases to exist, IOA to form committee to hold elections

A day after India's top wrestlers once again sat down in protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Sports Ministry declared the proposed May 7 elections of the WFI null and void. In effect, the WFI ceases to exist for now.

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The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023

Delhi Police seeks report from probe committee investigating WFI chief for harassment charges

Delhi Police has sought a report from the probe committee set up by the Ministry of Sports to investigate the sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Dynamite News · Apr 23, 2023

No FIR filed against WFI President till now: Sakshi Malik breaks down as wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar

Having waited for three months, Star wrestlers again started their protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday after and said that they took the step after alleging that no action has been taken in the matter and said that the FIR has not…

The Times of India · Apr 23, 2023

'Nothing has been done so far to resolve our issues: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on protest against WFI

NEW DELHI: Ace India wrestler Bajrang Punia said on Sunday that the reason why wrestlers are protesting once again is that nothing has been done so far to resolve their issues and the wrestlers are here to save wrestling.

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2023

Sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief could not be proved: Sources

NEW DELHI: No concrete evidence of sexual harassment has been found against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who was accused of exploitation by the country's top wrestlers, it has been learnt.

The Times of India · Mar 11, 2023

IOA panel probing sexual abuse allegations against WFI chief will submit report soon: PT Usha

NEW DELHI: The committee formed by the Indian Olympic Association to probe sexual abuse allegations against sidelined WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is yet to submit its report and IOA president PT Usha said it is taking time since "it is a sensitive issue".

The Times of India · Feb 23, 2023

MC Mary Kom-led Oversight Committee gets two more weeks to probe sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief

NEW DELHI: The Oversight Committee led by legendary boxer MC Mary Kom on Thursday got two additional weeks to submit its report on sexual harassment allegations against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India · Feb 23, 2023

India lose hosting rights of Asian wrestling meet

NEW DELHI: India has lost the hosting rights of the Asian Wrestling Championships, scheduled to be held here from March 28 to April 2. It's been learnt that the sport's global governing body - United World Wrestling (UWW) - decided to move the tournament out of India following complaints of…

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