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We don't have any issues if WFI comes back without Sanjay Singh: Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has expressed her reservations regarding the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), specifically urging the exclusion of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-loyalist Sanjay Singh from the body.

The Times of India

Centre wants Opposition MPs to behave like Bidhuri, Brij Bhushan to avoid suspension: TMC's O'Brien

Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament for protesting against security breach; Derek O'Brien takes jibe at govt, mentions MPs facing allegations of misconduct.

The Hindu

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards

NEW DELHI: Four days after announcing her decision to return her Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards, Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat left her honours on a pavement at Kartavya Path here on Saturday evening.

The Times of India

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Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of Brij Bhushan's residence

NEW DELHI: The scandal-hit Wrestling Federation of India on Friday moved its office out of the residence of former president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

From protests to Parliament: The fall of mainstream media – and why 2024 doesn’t bode well

We end this year by being reminded again that there are no clean endings when the issue of sexual harassment is raised. The face of champion wrestler Sakshi Malik, as she broke down in front of the media, could not be a more heart-rending reminder of this ugly truth.

Newslaundry

Protesting wrestlers "past their prime, don't want juniors to progress", says suspended WFI President Sanjay Singh

IOA forms ad-hoc committee to manage Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after Union Sports Ministry suspends governing body.

The Hindu

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits Virender Arya Akhara in Jhajjar interacts with Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi interacted with the wrestlers and Coach Virendra Arya at the Akhara. The Akhara has been the training ground of several Olympians. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award in protest; J&K civilians speak of torture by troops in Rajouri, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 27, 2023

The Hindu

Another opportunity: On the Wrestling Federation of India and reforms

The mess in the Wrestling Federation of India has laid bare everything that plagues sports administration in India

The Hindu

India suspends newly-elected wrestling body after top athletes protest

The suspension comes days after a new president replaced the old head who was charged with sexually harassing wrestlers.

Al Jazeera

Decision to suspend WFI taken under pressure: Opposition leaders

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections were held on December 21 with Sanjay Singh and his panel winning the polls by big margins.

The Hindu

I'm done with wrestling, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

NEW DELHI: Amid the sports ministry's decision to suspend newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India, its former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday said he is 'done' with the sport.

The Times of India

Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India body

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sunday until further notice following an abrupt announcement of the national championships by the newly-elected body.

The Times of India

Just because I am close to...: New WFI president Sanjay Singh says he's not a dummy candidate

NEW DELHI: Amid Sakshi Malik's shock retirement and Bajrang Punia and Virender Yadav returning their Padma Shri awards, newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh on Saturday, slammed the wrestlers for engaging in politics over his appointment.

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Newslaundry

Indian wrestling loses a champion. Primetime couldn’t care less

There are many women newsroom leaders in the Indian news space. But there was not a single primetime debate on most mainstream channels on the day Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik quit wrestling over a Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist’s election as the Wrestling Federation of India president.

Al Jazeera

India’s Sakshi Malik quits over election of new wrestling federation chief

Top wrestler quits the sport after Indian wrestling body replaces president accused of sexual abuse with his close ally.

The Hindu

WFI elections: Sanjay Singh becomes new president as Brij Bhushan loyalists sweep the polls

Sanjay Singh elected Wrestling Federation of India president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh camp wins 13 of 15 posts, paving way for lifting UWW ban on WFI.

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Sanjay Singh becomes new President of Wrestling Federation of India

Sanjay was part of WFI’s last executive council. He was also the national federation’s joint secretary since 2019. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Times of India

WFI elections to take place on December 21

NEW DELHI: The long-awaited Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections will finally take place on December 21.

Newslaundry

From vigilantism to failed political debut, caste jibes: Who was slain Rajput leader Gogamedi?

Security was stepped up across Rajasthan on Wednesday amid calls for a state-wide bandh, a day after right-wing Rajput leader Sukhdev Singh Shekhawat alias Gogamedi was shot dead by two youths at his Jaipur residence.

The Hindu

Following backlash, organisers say Brij Bhushan will not attend Kambala

After a backlash over inviting Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, BJP MP, for felicitating wrestlers at Kambala, a buffalo race event being held for the first time in Bengaluru, the organisers said that it was an “oversight” and he will not be attending the event. The MP from Kaiserganj has been accused…

The Times of India

Wrestler Bajrang Punia gets bail in criminal defamation case

A Delhi court granted bail to wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday in a criminal defamation case filed by coach Naresh Dahiya, who had accused the top wrestler of damaging his reputation with a statement made during the protest against federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh not exonerated by oversight panel in sexual harassment case: Police

NEW DELHI: Former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment of several women wrestlers, was not exonerated by the oversight committee constituted by the government to investigate the allegations against him, Delhi police told a city court on Saturday.

The Hindu

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan was never exonerated by oversight panel, Delhi police tell court

Delhi Police said that former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan, accused of sexual harassment of several women wrestlers, was not exonerated by the oversight committee constituted by the government

The Hindu

Oversight committee report is ‘eyewash’, counsel representing wrestlers tells court

The oversight committee formed by the Union Sports Ministry — to investigate sexual harassment allegations levelled against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh — has not been constituted as per the rules of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, according to the…

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