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Black day of Indian sports: Congress MP Deepender Hooda

The ongoing agitation by the country’s top wrestlers at Jantar Mantar has brought attention to the adverse condition under which our best Olympians train to bring us international laurels. Vinesh Phogat’s allegations of sexual harassment against BJP MP and the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have triggered a massive protest by […]

WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan cornered by media

Media corners BJP Kaiserganj MP & Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan following allegations of sexual and mental harassment from top female wrestlers of India. This is what the remorseless Sharan had to say when asked “will you resign?”

Mahavir Phogat dares WFI chief Brij Bhushan to face fair trials

Legendary Indian wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat said on Thursday that a good wrestler or athlete should come to occupy the post of president in the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), instead of a political person.

Shut national, state wrestling federations: Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik

On Day 2 of protests at Jantar Mantar against the functioning of the Wrestling Federation of India and allegations of sexual harassment against its chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan, one of the prominent faces of the agitation Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik demanded the complete dissolution of the sports body. “We demand the complete dissolution […]

Original Dangal man Mahavir Phogat dares Brij Bhushan Sharan to keep noose ready

. Praising courage of female wrestlers who have come out in the open with allegations of sexual misconduct against the WFI chief, Mahavir Phogat said, "It is not easy to raise your voice against WFI"

Black day in Indian sporting history; govt must break silence: Deepender Hooda

Hooda tells The New Indian that the wrestlers want to keep their agitation apolitical and thus he would refrain from visiting the protest site. Will raise issue in Parliament, or hit the streets when needed, he assures protesters

Delhi cops: Ok, wrestlers can protest against BJP MP at Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police sources told The New Indian that they are yet to receive an official complaint from either the wrestlers or the Delhi commission of women

Sexual harassment of wrestlers: Union Sports ministry seeks explanation from Wrestling Federation of India

Ministry sprung into action after some of India’s top female wrestlers alleges sexual harassment by WFI president Brij Bhushan Saran Singh