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Wrestlers meeting with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to continue today : S
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The Wrestling sportspersons--Sakshee Malikkh, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya and other wrestlers left Thakur's residence after meeting him for three hours.
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Priyanka Gandhi supports wrestlers protesting against WFI, demands probe a
Updated : 3 years, 1 month 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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Protest will continue until we get justice: Vinesh Phogat
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold in both Commonwealth and Asian Games, told the media that the government should intervene and appoint former wrestlers for different roles in WFI.
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We have proof of charges, Wrestling Federation should be dissolved: Bajran
Updated : 3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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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"Allegations are serious in nature, will meet them": Anurag Thakur on wres
Updated : 3 years, 1 month 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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Safety of women athletes important, will take action: Haryana CM ML Khatta
Updated : 3 years, 1 month 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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Mahavir Phogat opines a "good wrestler or athlete" should occupy WFI chief
Updated : 3 years, 1 month 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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Will make sure Brij Bhushan Singh resigns, is jailed: Wrestler Vinesh Phog
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Wrestlers have been sitting on a protest from yesterday against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and other officials alleging several grapplers have been sexually exploited for several years.
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Congress MP Deepender Hooda demands SC-monitored probe into allegations ag
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"I demand that the Government of India should take immediate action by suspending the Wrestling Federation of India. A CBI and SC-monitored probe should be conducted," Hooda told ANI.
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AGM of Wrestling Federation of India to take place on Jan 22, president Br
Updated : 3 years, 1 month 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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If big players are making allegations there must be some truth in it: Wres
Updated : 3 years, 1 month 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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