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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur called protesting wrestlers indisciplined, s
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Reacting sharply to Delhi Minister Atishi's claim at Jantar Mantar, the venue of the ongoing protest by star Indian grapplers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, that Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur termed the stir as "indiscipline", BJP M
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Six days after resumption of wrestlers' protest, Delhi Police register two
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs over allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation of female wrestlers allegedly by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
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Wrestler's protest: Two FIRs registered over complaint by female wrestlers
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs over allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation of female wrestlers alllegedly by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
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Our protest will continue until WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is sen
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Star grappler Vinesh Phogat appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sack the WFI chief from all positions.
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"It's time now to stand with them": Sania Mirza comes out in support of In
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
India's ace tennis player Sania Mirza too has come out in support of wrestlers who are protesting at Jantar Mantar here in the national capital against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.
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"It hurts to see athletes on streets demanding justice": Neeraj Chopra com
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"It hurts me to see our athletes on the streets demanding justice. They have worked hard to represent our great nation and make us proud," Tokyo Olympics gold medallist said in a tweet on Friday.
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"Will continue protest ... until accused is punished," says Sangeeta Phoga
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Indian wrestlers are protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Top Indian grapplers such as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and many others wrestler
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"The day I will feel helpless, I would...": WFI chief Brij Bhushan posts p
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"Friends, the day I introspect on what I gained or lost, and feel that I no longer have the strength to fight; the day I feel helpless, I would wish death as I won't be living a life like that. Instead of living such a life, I would wish that death takes me in its embrace," Brij Bhushan s
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"PT Usha inspired us, her comments are insensitive", Top wrestlers express
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Earlier, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha said on Thursday that the wrestlers should have approached the IOA earlier instead of going out in the streets against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, who the wrestlers accused
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"Wrestlers should have come to us instead of going out in streets": IOA pr
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Over the previous four days, the wrestlers have slept and trained at the protest location. Ace Indian grapplers such as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and many other wrestlers are involved in the protest against the WFI chief.
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Wrestlers' protest: "My heart goes out to all those affected," says Olympi
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
On Wednesday Abhinav Bindra shared a heartfelt tweet for the wrestlers and backed them amid their protest.
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PM Modi has time for Mann Ki Baat, but no time to listen to wrestlers, say
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"PM Modi has time to say 'Mann Ki Baat' every week, but he has no time to listen to wrestlers. A Youth Congress girl gives a statement against our Youth Congress leader in Assam, then an FIR is filed against her and an attempt is made to arrest her. Similarly, Rahul Gandhi mentions the state
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