Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s Reaction to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia: “The Move Began Two Years Ago”

07 Sep 2024

In his first response to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining Congress, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed, “The move started two years ago.” The former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader accused several top Congress figures of orchestrating the wrestlers' protest against him, which involved allegations of...

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Claims Wrestlers’ Protest Was a Congress-Backed Conspiracy After Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Join Party

07 Sep 2024

A day after wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party, former Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that the entire wrestlers' movement was a "conspiracy" orchestrated by Congress. Speaking on Saturday, Singh alleged that the protests, which...

Congress Announces Haryana Poll Candidates; Vinesh Phogat In Julana

06 Sep 2024

The Congress party has officially released its first list of candidates for the Haryana Assembly elections 2024. Among the prominent names is wrestling champion Vinesh Phogat, who will contest from the Julana constituency. This announcement came just hours after Phogat and fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party. Phogat,...

Vinesh Phogat Expresses Pride in Joining Congress Ahead of Haryana Polls

06 Sep 2024

Olympians and prominent wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have officially joined the Congress party, a significant political development just weeks before the Haryana Assembly elections. The duo, who led protests against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations last year, met...

Sakshi Malik on Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Joining Congress: “Their Personal Choice”

06 Sep 2024

Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik commented on the impending political induction of fellow wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat into the Congress party, stating that it was their personal decision to enter politics. Malik clarified that, despite receiving political offers herself, she has no plans to pursue a political career,...

Amid Speculation of Contesting Haryana Elections for Congress, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Meet Rahul Gandhi

04 Sep 2024

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia met with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday amid speculation that they might run in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections on Congress party tickets, scheduled for October 5, according to news agency ANI. Sources suggest that the wrestlers are likely to resign from their...

Amir Khan Praises Vinesh Phogat’s ‘Stupendous Fight’ in Paris via Video Call

02 Sep 2024

Speculation about a possible sequel to Dangal has sparked excitement after images of actor-producer Aamir Khan chatting with wrestler Vinesh Phogat surfaced on social media. Fans quickly jumped to conclusions, anticipating another sports drama following the success of Aamir’s 2016 blockbuster Dangal. A recent tweet asked, "Aamir Khan has spoken...

WATCH : Vinesh Phogat Joins 200-Day Farmers’ Protest at Shambhu Border

31 Aug 2024

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has joined the ongoing protest at the Shambhu border, where farmers from Haryana and Delhi have been demonstrating for 200 days. The farmers are demanding that the Central government honor its promises, particularly concerning a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops. Speaking...

Haryana Wrestling Family Rift: Political Divisions Among Phogat Cousins

30 Aug 2024

Balali village in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district is famous for the Phogat sisters, who have earned international acclaim in wrestling over the past decade. Vinesh Phogat, one of the sisters, recently made headlines by reaching the finals in the 50 kg category at the Paris Olympics. Unfortunately, she was found...

Speculation over Vinesh Phogat’s Political Debut

26 Aug 2024

Without doubt, Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler who was arbitrarily disqualified from the Paris Olympics, after she was poised to get a crucial medal for India, is the darling of the entire country. The Haryana grappler has conducted herself with unmatched dignity and grace and her statement after her return from...