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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

Difficult to stand against person who is misusing his power: Vinesh Phogat
Updated On : 03 May 2023 | 8:34 AM IST

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

People from 360 Delhi villages to express solidarity at wrestlers' protest
Updated On : 02 May 2023 | 4:55 PM IST

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.

WFI row: PT Usha wades into controversy; here's all you need to know
Updated On : 28 Apr 2023 | 6:37 PM IST

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

PT Usha calls wrestlers' protest indiscipline, who said what so far!
Updated On : 28 Apr 2023 | 1:14 PM IST

''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

''Looked up to her for support': Wrestlers after PT Usha criticises protest
Updated On : 27 Apr 2023 | 11:53 PM IST

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

Babita forced us to sit on dharna and then backstabbed, alleges grappler
Updated On : 27 Apr 2023 | 1:55 PM IST

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

Wrestlers back to protest at Jantar Mantar: Everything you need to know
Updated On : 24 Apr 2023 | 2:35 PM IST

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

We will have to quit wrestling if president remain same: Sakshi Malik
Updated On : 06 Mar 2023 | 6:46 AM IST

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

If everybody saying same thing then it can't be lie: Vinesh Phogat on WFI
Updated On : 05 Mar 2023 | 10:14 PM IST

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

Two more weeks to complete investigation against WFI chief Brij Bhushan
Updated On : 23 Feb 2023 | 5:29 PM IST

LIVE: Election Commission issues notification for Tripura Assembly election

Live news updates: As per the schedule, the polling to the 60 Assembly constituencies will be held on February 16 and counting will take place on March 2

LIVE: Election Commission issues notification for Tripura Assembly election
Updated On : 21 Jan 2023 | 11:41 AM IST

Sexual harassment complaints in the sporting world in single digits

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

Sexual harassment complaints in the sporting world in single digits
Updated On : 20 Jan 2023 | 9:28 PM IST

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?'

DCW asks why wrestling federation chief not asked to quit amid allegations
Updated On : 20 Jan 2023 | 2:46 PM IST

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'

Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the WFI chief in the eye of the storm?
Updated On : 20 Jan 2023 | 12:06 PM IST

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

Babita Phogat comes with message from govt; wrestlers demand new federation
Updated On : 19 Jan 2023 | 2:31 PM IST

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

Centre asks wrestling body to respond on sexual harassment charge in 72 hrs
Updated On : 18 Jan 2023 | 10:16 PM IST

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

Vinesh Phogat wins bronze by 8-0 at 2022 World Wrestling Championships
Updated On : 15 Sep 2022 | 7:38 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat wins bronze in women's 53kg in World Wrestling Championships

Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday became the first Indian woman wrestler to win two medals at the World Championships as she clinched a bronze in 53kg by defeating Emma Jonna Malmgren of Sweden here. The 28-year-old Vinesh had also won a bronze in 2019 edition in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. It was a remarkable comeback for Vinesh after her shock qualification round defeat as she beat Malmgren 8-0 in the bronze medal round. She had made it to the bronze play-off through repechage round after losing to Khulan Batkhuyag of Mongolia, the 2022 Asian championships silver medallist, in her first bout on Tuesday. Vinesh, a triple Commonwealth Games champion, made it to the repechage round after Batkhuyag reached the final. In the repechage round, Vinesh first beat Zhuldyz Eshimova of Kazakhstan in a Victory by Fall (4-0) decision and then won the next bout after her opponent Leyla Gurbanova of Azerbaijan did not turn up due to injury to advance to the bronze medal round.

Vinesh Phogat wins bronze in women's 53kg in World Wrestling Championships
Updated On : 14 Sep 2022 | 10:58 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat, Ravi grab gold; Indian wrestlers sign off with 12 medals

Putting aside struggles that pegged her back, an intimidating Vinesh Phogat pounced on her rivals to complete a hat-trick of CWG gold medals while Ravi Dahiya too went unchallenged

Vinesh Phogat, Ravi grab gold; Indian wrestlers sign off with 12 medals
Updated On : 07 Aug 2022 | 7:56 AM IST

CWG 2022 Day 9 Highlights: India win four gold, claim 14 medals on the day

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 9 Highlights: Ravi Dahiya, Vinesh Phogat, Naveen Kumar and Bhavina Patel won gold medals for India while the nation accumulated three silver and seven bronze medals

CWG 2022 Day 9 Highlights: India win four gold, claim 14 medals on the day
Updated On : 07 Aug 2022 | 3:10 AM IST