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Bajrang Punia appeals to PM, Shah, Thakur to hear wrestlers' demands
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Before speaking to the media, the protesting wrestlers on Friday wrote a letter to PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association on "sexual harassment" complaints against Wrestling Federation India chairman Brij Bhushan Saran Singh.
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Protesting Wrestlers write to IOA chief PT Usha on alleged sexual harassme
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The letter signed by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Malikkh, Ravi Dahiya, and Deepak Punia's demands the resignation of the WFI chief and the formation of an inquiry committee on the allegations of sexual harassment.
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We have proof of charges, Wrestling Federation should be dissolved: Bajran
Updated : 3 years, 2 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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Wrestler's protest: Will ensure complete investigation to ensure justice,
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Many wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat and Sakshee Mallikkh, have levelled charges of sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the president and coaches of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and of mismanagement in the functioning of the federation
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Recently Appointed Chairman of GCNI Shubham Chaudhary Meets BJP National P
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI/GPRC): Chairman of GCNI Shubham Chaudhary met BJP national President JP Nadda in Delhi BJP head office on Tuesday. The meeting was about the further growth in the grappling sport of India and also to pay gratitude to the BJP for helping to promote sports in
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If big players are making allegations there must be some truth in it: Wres
Updated : 3 years, 2 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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Wrestler Divya Kakran defends WFI chief Brij Bhushan, says "never experien
Updated : 3 years, 2 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
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97 per cent wrestlers with WFI, those protesting were pressured: Chief Bri
Updated : 3 years, 2 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
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India Open: Kidambi Srikanth crashes out in first-round after losing to Vi
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
At the Malaysia Open earlier this month, Kidambi was defeated by Japanese player Kenta Nishimoto to crash out in the first round as per the Olympics website.
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"Will commit suicide if allegations are found to be true": WFI President r
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Notably, 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' after he
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WFI president called me 'khota sikka' after Tokyo Olympics loss, has sexua
Updated : 3 years, 2 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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Saansad Khel Mahakumbh: PM Modi urges sportspersons to set targets, achiev
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Hailing the performances of the country's sportsmen in international tournaments, the Prime Minister remarked that Indian sportspersons performing well in the international arena is only the beginning and said that India has a long way to go in the field of sports.
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