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WFI President Brij Bhushan.

Delhi HC directs to restore female wrestler's security

August 23, 2024, 08:54 AM - 3 min read

On Thursday evening, top Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat claimed on X that police have withdrawn the security of the women wrestlers who are set to testify against Singh in court.

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Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian filed an appeal for restoration of IOA's ad-hoc committee.

Delhi HC reinstates IOA ad-hoc committee for WFI

August 16, 2024, 05:27 PM - 2 min read

The interim order was passed on the appeal by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian.

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Delhi Rouse Avenue Court to Begin Trial in Brij Bhushan Harassment Case.

Brij Bhushan's trial starts July 26 in Rouse Avenue Court

July 11, 2024, 08:23 PM - 2 min read

The Rouse Avenue Court has set the stage for the trial of former MP and ex-WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, along with Vinod Tomar, in a significant sexual harassment case. This development follows the court's directive to begin proceedings and record statements from prosecution witnesses starting July 26.

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A Delhi court on Tuesday framed charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women against ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a criminal case filed by female wrestlers.

Delhi court frames charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case

May 21, 2024, 03:21 PM - 2 min read

ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday accused the WFI of trying to stop her from competing in the Olympic Qualifiers by creating logistical hurdles for her support staff, a charge vehemently denied by the federation.

Vinesh accuses WFI chief of trying to end her Olympic dream; federation denies charge

April 12, 2024, 04:21 PM - 2 min read

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday accused the WFI of trying to stop her from competing in the Olympic Qualifiers by creating logistical hurdles for her support staff, a charge vehemently denied by the federation.

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Bajrang Punia in a friendly match when Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi met him. Image X.

Tokyo stars miss the mark: Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya out of Paris Olympics race

March 10, 2024, 08:20 PM - 2 min read

Bajrang Punia, renowned for his remarkable performances on the wrestling mat, faced a significant setback in the men’s freestyle 65kg category. Despite being a vocal critic of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Punia's wrestling prowess couldn't secure him a victory.

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Wrestling Federation of India gets UWW backing amidst turmoil

March 8, 2024, 10:22 PM - 2 min read

In a decisive move, the United World Wrestling (UWW), the global governing body for wrestling, has thrown its weight behind the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), declaring that it will only accept entries for international competitions from the WFI and no other entity.

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Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik. Image X.

Court pins down WFI: Legal battle ensues over Asian Championships trials

March 7, 2024, 08:08 PM - 2 min read

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has informed the Delhi High Court that it will retract its circular regarding the selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament.

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Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. Image X.

Delhi High Court grapples with Wrestling Federation's controversial elections

March 4, 2024, 05:15 PM - 2 min read

The Delhi High Court has recently taken up a petition filed by prominent Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and her husband Satyawart Kadian.

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Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. Image X.

Wrestling warriors take on WFI: High-Stakes Legal showdown begins

March 3, 2024, 07:58 PM - 2 min read

The Delhi High Court is set to hear a crucial petition on Monday filed by renowned wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and her husband Satyawart Kadian.

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WFI President Sanjay Singh.

Sanjay Singh implores Punia, Phogat, Malik to return, focus on Olympics

February 16, 2024, 05:33 PM - 2 min read

Punia, Phogat and Malik had led a protest against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who they have accused of sexual exploitation of women wrestlers. 

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Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia during protest.

Wrestler Bajrang Punia requests UWW to reinstall suspension on WFI

February 15, 2024, 03:58 PM - 2 min read

"This decision has again put Indian wrestlers under threat and harassment by WFI members," Punia wrote in his letter, shared on his social media handle.

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