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Protesting Wrestlers write to IOA chief PT Usha on alleged sexual harassme
Updated : 3 years, 4 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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Priyanka Gandhi supports wrestlers protesting against WFI, demands probe a
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday came out in support of the wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), and called for a probe and appropriate action over allegations of sexual exploitation and mental harassment against the WFI chief.
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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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"Allegations are serious in nature, will meet them": Anurag Thakur on wres
Updated : 3 years, 4 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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Mahavir Phogat opines a "good wrestler or athlete" should occupy WFI chief
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
His statement comes when many wrestlers, including his niece Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Mallikh are protesting against WFI and its chief Brijbhushan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing women and harassing wrestlers as well through its "arbitrary rules and regulations"
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AGM of Wrestling Federation of India to take place on Jan 22, president Br
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Notably. the WFI and its chief are under fire for allegedly sexually harassing female wrestlers and denying facilities to wrestlers. Many renowned wrestlers like Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Mallikh, Vinesh Phogat and others are protesting in the national capital against the body. Meanwhile, th
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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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97 per cent wrestlers with WFI, those protesting were pressured: Chief Bri
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
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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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Protesting wrestlers to hold press conference at 4 pm today
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
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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Sanjay Raut to visit Jammu on Jan 19, take part in dharna of Kashmiri Hind
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut will reach Jammu on January 19 and meet Kashmiri Hindus who are protesting in support of their demand for relocation from Kashmir to the Jammu region.
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Leh , Kargil people protest in Jammu; demand statehood for Ladakh
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
"The people of Leh and Kargil are protesting for the last two years. We have gathered here so that our demands can reach the Government," he added.
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