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IOA President PT Usha Supports Vinesh Phogat, WFI Appeals Disqualification

IOA President PT Usha Supports Vinesh Phogat, WFI Appeals Disqualification

07 Aug 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha expressed shock and disappointment on Wednesday at wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 50kg final at the Paris Olympics. She confirmed that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has filed an appeal with United World Wrestling (UWW) to reconsider the decision. Usha assured...

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I have taken retirement from wrestling, Brij Bhushan reacts to suspension of newly elected committee

I have taken retirement from wrestling, Brij Bhushan reacts to suspension of newly elected committee

24 Dec 2023

After the Union Sports Ministry decided to suspend the country's premier sports governing body, the newly elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), along with all of its office-bearers on Sunday, BJP MP and former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh declared that he has "retired" from the sport and has...

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Sports Ministry suspends wrestling federation over ‘hasty’ announcements, amid controversy over WFI polls

Sports Ministry suspends wrestling federation over ‘hasty’ announcements, amid controversy over WFI polls

24 Dec 2023

In a significant move, coming in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia over the election of an aide of deposed WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation, the Union Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the sport's premier...

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Wrestler sexual harassment case: Delhi police files written submissions against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Wrestler sexual harassment case: Delhi police files written submissions against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

06 Dec 2023

In the sexual harassment case against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Delhi police on Wednesday submitted their written responses to the charges. The phase of this case is the framing of charges. This is in reference to the six female wrestlers who have accused Singh of sexual harassment. December...

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They forcefully dragged us inside bus: Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik

They forcefully dragged us inside bus: Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik

29 May 2023

India's Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik, along with fellow wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sangeeta Phogat, were detained by Delhi Police when they attempted to march to the new Parliament building for a demonstration on Sunday. The wrestlers planned to protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij...

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‘Democracy being killed, Mahapanchayat will definitely happen’ says Bajrang Punia

‘Democracy being killed, Mahapanchayat will definitely happen’ says Bajrang Punia

28 May 2023

Star wrestler Bajrang Punia has announced that the Mahila Mahapanchayat, a gathering of women, will be organized in front of the newly inaugurated Parliament building, amid the ongoing wrestler protest in the national capital. Wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshee Mallik, have been demonstrating at Jantar Mantar, accusing...

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Delhi borders sealed, no protest near New Parliament on 28 May for Khap Panchayat

Delhi borders sealed, no protest near New Parliament on 28 May for Khap Panchayat

26 May 2023

According to sources, the Delhi Police has made the decision to shut down all borders on 28 May in order to prevent any protest or gathering following the call by Khap Panchayat for a Mahila Panchayat in support of protesting wrestlers against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the...

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Delhi Police team to collect evidence against WFI president Brij Bhushan

Delhi Police team to collect evidence against WFI president Brij Bhushan

12 May 2023

On the complaint of the protesting wrestlers, a Delhi Police team went to Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Haryana to collect all the evidence against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Several women wrestlers came out against the WFI chief, accusing him of sexual harassment. The protesting...

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Wrestlers Protests: Status Report filed and SIT formed & court ask to record statements

Wrestlers Protests: Status Report filed and SIT formed & court ask to record statements

12 May 2023

On Friday, Delhi police filed status report on women wrestler's application in alleged sexual offence against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh.The court was also informed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the matter. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjit Singh Jaspal heard the submissions of Additional...

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Statement of WFI president Brij Bhushan recorded by Delhi Police

Statement of WFI president Brij Bhushan recorded by Delhi Police

12 May 2023

The SIT has been formed and Delhi police have recorded the statement of Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on the alleged sexual harassment case of female wrestlers. "On the complaint of the wrestlers, the statement of WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was...

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