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We have proof of charges, Wrestling Federation should be dissolved: Bajran
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia stated that the wrestlers who are protesting at Jantar Mantar are not making bogus claims as more grapplers have surfaced who are victims of sexual assault. He also said that they also have valid proof of the misdeeds suffered by the victims
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Safety of women athletes important, will take action: Haryana CM ML Khatta
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
"The safety of our women athletes is very important and we take it seriously. We will not let their morale down," CM Khattar said.
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If big players are making allegations there must be some truth in it: Wres
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Notably, Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday alleged that coaches who are favourites of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) misbehave with women and harass them. She also accused the wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually harassing girls and calling her a 'khota sikka' a
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Brinda Karat asked to step down from stage during wrestlers' protest again
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
"Neeche uttar jayee (Please step down)... Request you to please step down from the stage and please do not make this into a political issue," Punia said at the Jantar Mantar site where Brinda Karat had arrived to express solidarity with
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Wrestlers arrive at office of Union Sports Ministry for meeting with offic
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
"We are going to meet the officials of Union Sports Ministry and will apprise the media about it once the meeting concludes," said wrestler Bajrang Punia amid wrestlers' protest against WFI at Jantar Mantar
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Babita Phogat meets protesting wrestlers in Delhi with "message from Centr
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Malikkh, Punia and other wrestlers sit on a silent protest at Jantar Mantar for the second day against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh against whom sexual harassment allegations were made.
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On PM Modi's advise, Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha to start Village Sampark
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The BJYM has decided to for the Village Sampark Yatra following the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the meeting office bearers conducted last year.
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"Know about 10-20 accounts of sexual harassment faced by women wrestlers":
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Her statement comes on the day when Olympians Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh and Phogat led the protest at Jantar Mantar against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), alleging "harassment of wrestlers by the WFI through its arbitrary rules and regulations". However, WFI President Brij
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Manpreet Singh Badal meets JP Nadda after joining BJP
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, who joined Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), met BJP National President JP Nadda in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal here on Wednesday.
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WFI president called me 'khota sikka' after Tokyo Olympics loss, has sexua
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Indian wrestler and Commonwealth Games medalist Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday alleged that coaches who are favourites of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) misbehave with women and harass them. She also accused the wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually harassi
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Don't know what this is about: WFI Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar on wres
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Assistant Secretary, Vinod Tomar on Wednesday said he was not aware what ace wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Malikkh, Bajrang Punia and others were protesting about.
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Wrestlers won't tolerate Wrestling Federation of India's 'dictatorship': O
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Ace Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh, Vinesh Phogat and others protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), alleging "harassment of wrestler by WFI through its arbitrary rules and regulations."
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