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International Olympic Committee calls treatment of protesting Indian wrestlers 'very disturbing'

The IOC's reaction follows the United World Wrestling's (UWW) criticism of the detention of the grapplers during their protest at Jantar Mantar.

published on : 31st May 2023
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Wrestlers protest: We have not stepped back, keep supporting us, says Sakshi Malik

Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi posted a video from her Twitter handle, clarifying that they have not given up.

published on : 30th May 2023
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Protesting wrestlers booked, taken to separate locations after being manhandled by cops

Enraged over the treatment meted out to her and fellow wrestlers, Sakshi said that it was a 'sad day' for Indian Sports, while Vinesh criticised Delhi Police for filing the FIR against protesters.

published on : 29th May 2023
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Tokyo Olympics champion Kawai comes out in support of protesting Indian wrestlers 

Kawai, who won the 57kg women's freestyle gold in Tokyo, is the first high-profile international wrestler to come out in support of the protesting Indian wrestlers.

published on : 26th May 2023
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Slogans are being raised against Modi, Adityanath: WFI chief Brij Bhushan on wrestlers' protest

Singh was referring to the sit-in underway at Delhi's Jantar Mantar by top wrestlers of the country, including Vinesh Phogat and Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, to demand his arrest

published on : 26th May 2023
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National camps for wrestlers may begin from July 1

With the Asian Games only a few months away, it has been decided to resume national camps for both men and women wrestlers.

published on : 25th May 2023
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Wrestlers mull taking their protest to Ram Lila ground

Chandrashekhar Azad urged the wrestlers to take a call on making their agitation "bigger" by shifting to the Ram Lila ground after May 21.

published on : 16th May 2023
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Sexual harassment case: WFI chief Brij Bhushan yet to be questioned

As per sources, the police are yet to summon Singh, despite the FIRs filed 14 days ago.

published on : 6th May 2023
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Wrestlers protest: Grapplers refuse Delhi Police security as stir enters day 11

Earlier this week, the Delhi Police provided security to all seven women wrestlers, including a minor, who had lodged a complaint of sexual harassment against the WFI chief.

published on : 3rd May 2023
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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: 'Shaktishali' MP hogging the limelight for the wrong reasons

Hailing from Gonda, Singh has been vocal about his Hindutva credentials. He has been deeply associated with RSS and VHP during the temple movement in 1989.

published on : 28th April 2023
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Protesting wrestlers want WFI chief behind bars

Vinesh even claimed that the names of the wrestlers who had lodged police complaints have been leaked and Singh has now resorted to threats and even offered bribes.

published on : 26th April 2023
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Wrestlers protest: Sports ministry steps in, grapplers dig in

On Day two of protest, the sports ministry asks IOA to form panel even as the agitating wresters move SC seeking action against WFI chief.

published on : 25th April 2023
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IOA EC meeting on April 27 to discuss WFI impasse

As per the government directive, the ad-hoc panel will also manage the day-to-day affairs of the WFI till the sports body gets a fresh Executive Committee.

published on : 24th April 2023
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Sports Ministry stalls May 7 WFI elections, asks IOA to form ad-hoc panel to conduct polls

The ministry also disclosed that the Oversight Committee formed on January 23 by the government to inquire into the allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has submitted its report.

published on : 24th April 2023
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All parties welcome: Protesting wrestlers demand action against WFI chief

Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia welcomed all political parties to join the agitation and added that the protesting wrestlers won't back down till action is taken against the BJP MP.

published on : 24th April 2023
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Wrestlers protest: Delhi Police seeks report from probe committee investigating WFI chief

India's top wrestlers on Sunday renewed their protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. 

published on : 24th April 2023
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'We won't leave from Jantar Mantar until...': Top wrestlers resume protest seeking WFI chief's arrest

The wrestlers had staged a sit-in protest in Jantar Mantar in January where they had accused the Wrestling Federation of India and its chief of sexual harassment and mistreatment of wrestlers.

published on : 23rd April 2023
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WFI issues notice to freestyle wrestlers

The wrestlers in question were asked to present their versions before the federation on April 25. A report in this regard was carried by this daily on April 18.

published on : 22nd April 2023
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WFI polls on May 7, Singh not to contest; wrestlers to wait for report

The decision was taken during the federation's General Council and Executive Committee meetings in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday  

published on : 17th April 2023
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Day-to-day functioning over to Wrestling Federation of India?

WFI on Monday resumed its day-to-day functioning. Secretary-general VN Prasood will head the federation from its existing office in New Delhi.

published on : 28th March 2023
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