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Big call will be taken if...: Vinesh's big statement on wrestlers' protest

Vinesh Phogat said that a big call will be taken by the protesting wrestlers if the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is not arrested by May 21

Committee gives May 21 deadline for arrest of Brij Bhushan: Vinesh Phogat

The 31-member committee that is advising the protesting wrestlers on Sunday said if WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is not arrested by May 21, it will take a "significant decision", even as Vinesh Phogat insisted that their protest has not been hijacked by farmers. Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait, Khap Maham 24 chief Mehar Singh and Sankyut Kisna Morcha's (non-political) Baldev Singh Sirsa joined the wrestlers on the dias and addressed the media. "Many leaders from Khap panchayat and SKM attended the meeting today. We decided that members from every khap will come to the protest site every day. They will stay here during the day and return by the evening," Tikait said before a huge gathering. "The wrestlers' committee will take care of the protest and we will support the wrestlers from outside. We have scheduled a meeting for May 21. If the government does not offer a resolution, we will devise our next strategy," he added. "If any emergency arises, if the

Don't know what's happening: Ganguly's remark on wrestlers' protest

While many have come forward and voiced their concerns, Ganguly said, he would not like to talk on the matter without having complete knowledge

Difficult to stand against person who is misusing his power: Vinesh Phogat

She further revealed that the wrestlers had met an official before they started their protest in Jantar Mantar, for the first time. But, no action was taken

People from 360 Delhi villages to express solidarity at wrestlers' protest

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said representatives from 360 villages in Delhi, including MLAs and councillors, will visit Jantar Mantar on Wednesday to express solidarity with the protesting wrestlers. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, AAP Delhi unit convener Gopal Rai said the wrestlers who brought fame for the country have been braving adverse weather conditions. The wrestlers have been staging a sit-in since April 23 over allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. "Yesterday they sat there in heavy rains. The prime minister has no time to listen to them. SC (Supreme Court) had to direct that an FIR be registered. Even the sports minister is not ready to hear their pleas," he said. Rai accused the BJP of being busy in maligning them. "They are trying to malign the movement. They were not allowed to put up tents. They are not allowed to put up microphone system. The whole nation is watching it. People are

WFI row: PT Usha wades into controversy; here's all you need to know

Wrestlers staging protests on the streets amounts to indiscipline. It is tarnishing the image of India, she added.

PT Usha calls wrestlers' protest indiscipline, who said what so far!

From Kapil Dev to Neeraj Chopra, many have spoken in support of the wrestlers

''Looked up to her for support': Wrestlers after PT Usha criticises protest

Following PT Usha's strong criticism, wrestlers responded to her and said that they are hurt by her comments, as they looked up to her for support

Babita forced us to sit on dharna and then backstabbed, alleges grappler

Earlier, two-time world champion Vinesh Phogat had lashed out at her cousin and BJP leader Babita after the wrestlers returned for a second sit-in protest at the Jantar Mantar

Wrestlers back to protest at Jantar Mantar: Everything you need to know

India's star wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, returned to Jantar Mantar to protest on Sunday after a three-month hiatus

We will have to quit wrestling if president remain same: Sakshi Malik

Wrestlers have been protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India. WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was accused of sexual misconduct and intimidation by the wrestlers

If everybody saying same thing then it can't be lie: Vinesh Phogat on WFI

Thanking all the people and sportspersons who supported their protest against the Wrestling Federation Of India, Vinesh Phogat said that they don't have to prove that they are telling the truth

Two more weeks to complete investigation against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

The Sports Ministry has extended by two weeks the deadline given to the Oversight Committee to submit its report on sexual harassment allegations against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The Committee, led by legendary boxer MC Mary Kom, was formed on January 23 to investigate into the claims made by country's top wrestlers that Brij Bhushan has sexually harassed several women wrestlers and intimidates the athletes. The wrestlers had not provided the names of the 'victims'. The committee, which is running the day-to-day functioning of the sports body, was asked to submits its report in four weeks. The ministry extended the deadline following requests from the committee members and now it will submit its report by March 9. "The Sports Ministry has given a two-week extension to the Oversight Committee for the submission of its report, following a request," a ministry source told PTI. The ministry was forced to form the panel after top Indian wrestlers, including Bajrang Pun

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Sexual harassment complaints in the sporting world in single digits

A Parliamentary committee had noted that cases might be higher as many go unreported

DCW asks why wrestling federation chief not asked to quit amid allegations

'It has been 72 hours since the protest was launched by the Indian wrestlers. Why has the WFI president's resignation not been sought?'

Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the WFI chief in the eye of the storm?

Prominent wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, have accused Singh of sexually exploiting women wrestlers 'for years'

Babita Phogat comes with message from govt; wrestlers demand new federation

"I will try to get the solution. I am a wrestler first and then a political person. I know their pain and I will try to get the solution that the wrestlers want," Babita said

Centre asks wrestling body to respond on sexual harassment charge in 72 hrs

On Wednesday, wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik accused the WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharma of sexual harassment

Vinesh Phogat wins bronze by 8-0 at 2022 World Wrestling Championships

India's Vinesh Phogat won the bronze medal in the women's 53kg at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships, here on Wednesday