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Wrestlers had earlier announced they will immerse the medals in Ganga if no action was to be taken.

Protesting Wrestlers Meet Home Minister Amit Shah; Demand Action Against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Wrestlers who have been protesting against the WFI chief, reportedly met Indian Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday.

05 June 2023

Wrestlers Protest

Heightened Security At Delhi Borders Over Farmers Protest For Protesting Wrestlers

The wrestlers have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India(WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing female wrestlers including a minor.

01 June 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Manipur

Manipur Violence: Meiteis, Kukis Urge Centre To Control Situation As Ethnic Clashes Continue

Amid the ongoing ethnic unrest, Members from the Kuki-Hmar-Zomi-Mizo tribes held a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding that Chief Minister Biren Singh be sacked and President's rule implemented in the state.  

01 June 2023

Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Accused Of Sexual Harassment, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh To Address BJP's UP Rally

The wrestlers have been holding protest against WFI chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing female wrestlers, including a minor.

04 June 2023

Protest in solidarity with wrestlers

Mega Farmers Meet In UP’s Muzaffarnagar Over Wrestlers Protest

The farmers will hold a grand meeting of all khaps will be held in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar today to discuss the wrestlers' protest.

01 June 2023

Mehbooba Mufti press conference

'Misusing Nationalism': Mehbooba Mufti Corners BJP Over Support For WFI Chief

The athletes, including Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat, had launched the fight in January this year demanding action against Brij Bhushan Singh

31 May 2023

Congress leader Kapil Sibal

MP Kapil Sibal Doubts Brij Bhushan's Statement, Describes It As Unreal

Singh has been accused of sexual harassment by female wrestlers, leading to protests and FIRs being filed against him.

01 June 2023

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Wrestlers Protest

World Wrestling Body Condemns Action Against Wrestlers, Demands Action Against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan

United World Wrestling (UWW) said it will hold a meeting with the wrestlers to inquire about their condition and safety and reconfirm our support for a fair and just resolution of their concerns.

31 May 2023

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30 May 2023
Wrestlers To Immerse Medals In Ganga At Haridwar Today, Hold Hunger Strike At Delhi's India Gate

Wrestlers To Immerse Medals In Ganga At Haridwar Today, Hold Hunger Strike At Delhi's India Gate

After immersing their medals in Ganga River at Haridwar in Uttarakhand, the wrestlers would hold a hunger strike at India Gate in Delhi.


29 May 2023
Wrestlers Yet To Meet After Release From Police Detention, Will Soon Contemplate Next Move

Wrestlers Yet To Meet After Release From Police Detention, Will Soon Contemplate Next Move

The police, who have filed FIRs against the trio of Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi and several others for violation of law and order, have made it clear that they...


29 May 2023
March From Jantar Mantar To New Parliament: A Timeline Of Wrestlers' Protest

March From Jantar Mantar To New Parliament: A Timeline Of Wrestlers' Protest

Several opposition leaders accused the government and Delhi Police of failing to take any action and registering a complaint in the first place against WFI...


29 May 2023
Wrestlers Will Be Allowed To Protest At Any Suitable Place Other Than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

Wrestlers Will Be Allowed To Protest At Any Suitable Place Other Than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

The police said 700 people were detained across the national capital. As many as 109 protesters, including the three wrestlers, were detained at Jantar Mantar....


29 May 2023
Wrestlers Will Be Allowed To Protest At Any Suitable Place Other Than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

Wrestlers Will Be Allowed To Protest At Any Suitable Place Other Than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable...


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29 May 2023
Morphed Images Of Wrestlers: Bajrang Punia Blames IT Cell, Says Complaint Will Be Filed

Morphed Images Of Wrestlers: Bajrang Punia Blames IT Cell, Says Complaint Will Be Filed

Wrestler Bajrang Punia shared both fake and real images of them inside a police vehicle as they were detained by the police yesterday while going on a peaceful...


28 May 2023
Neeraj Chopra Reacts To Sakshi Malik's Video Of Delhi Police Detaining Protesting Wrestlers

Neeraj Chopra Reacts To Sakshi Malik's Video Of Delhi Police Detaining Protesting Wrestlers

Reacting to Sakshi Malik's video, Chopra wrote, "I feel sad after watching this. There has to be a better way to deal with this."


28 May 2023
Protesting Wrestlers Detained, Police Clearing Protest Site At Jantar Mantar

Protesting Wrestlers Detained, Police Clearing Protest Site At Jantar Mantar

Protesting wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia were detained by Delhi Police after they breached the security cordon while trying...


24 May 2023
Women And Allies Unite Against Gender Violence As Wrestlers Take Out Candlelight March

Women And Allies Unite Against Gender Violence As Wrestlers Take Out Candlelight March

The ongoing protest by female wrestlers, which began in January, this year, once again sheds light on the injustice meted out towards incidents of gender...


23 May 2023
Thousands March To India Gate In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

Thousands March To India Gate In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

On Tuesday, thousands of supporters of the wrestlers marched from Jantar Mantar to India Gate under extremely heavy security and raised slogans demanding the...


23 May 2023
Wrestlers' Candlelight March: Security Arrangements Tightened From Jantar Mantar To India Gate

Wrestlers' Candlelight March: Security Arrangements Tightened From Jantar Mantar To India Gate

The police have neither officially given nor denied permission to the protesters to hold the candlelight march at Jantar Mantar. However, they have arranged...


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21 May 2023
Security Intensified In Delhi Ahead Of Farmers’ Meeting In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

Security Intensified In Delhi Ahead Of Farmers’ Meeting In Support Of Protesting Wrestlers

The wrestlers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar since April 23 demanding the arrest of the WFI chief, accused of sexually harassing seven female wrestlers,...


14 May 2023
IOA's Decision To Take Charge Of WFI Is First Step In Our Fight For Justice: Wrestlers

IOA's Decision To Take Charge Of WFI Is First Step In Our Fight For Justice: Wrestlers

The IOA, through its letter on May 12, asked the secretary general of WFI to hand over the official documents, including financial instruments, to its ad-hoc...


11 May 2023
Wrestlers Observe Black Day As Brij Bhushan Continues To Be Free

Wrestlers Observe Black Day As Brij Bhushan Continues To Be Free

Speaking with Outlook on the Black Day, wrestler Vinesh Phogat says that the symbolism of the observation is to express their anger at the systematic ignorance...


11 May 2023
Protesting Wrestlers Wear Black Bands As A Mark Of Protest, Call It A 'Black Day'

Protesting Wrestlers Wear Black Bands As A Mark Of Protest, Call It A 'Black Day'

The protesting wrestlers and their supporters on Thursday wore black bands and called it a black day as their agitation entered the 18th day.


10 May 2023
Wrestlers Demand Lie Detector Narco Test On Brij Bhushan Under Supreme Court Supervision

Wrestlers Demand Lie Detector Narco Test On Brij Bhushan Under Supreme Court Supervision

The protesting wrestlers also said that they will oppose holding of competitions if Singh is involved in their organisation.


09 May 2023
State Associations May Be Allowed To Field Candidates Of Their Choice In Asian Games Trials

State Associations May Be Allowed To Field Candidates Of Their Choice In Asian Games Trials

The Asian Games trials are expected to be held in the third week of June. The final date will be notified this week.


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