Wrestling Federation of India

IOA’s decision to take charge of WFI is first step in our fight for justice: wrestlers

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The ongoing wrestlers’ protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, on May 14, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI The protesting wrestlers on May 14 termed the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) decision to take charge of all the activities of the Wrestling Federation of […]

NHRC notice to sports ministry over ‘absence’ of panel in federations to address sexual harassment charges

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The NHRC issued a notice to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday over reports that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and four other bodies do not have an internal complaints committee to address sexual harassment charges, a senior official said. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has also sent notices […]

Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda with the Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sangeeta Phogat and Sakshi Malik talking with media persons during their sitting on a dharna against the Wrestling Federation of India Chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on April 28, 2023. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Political […]

Will file FIR in wrestlers sexual harassment case, Delhi Police informs SC

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] File photo of wrestlers during a protest against the WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on April 25, 2023. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA The Delhi Police informed the Supreme Court on April 28 that it will register a First Information Report (FIR) on the basis of […]

Wrestlers welcome SC order, plan to start training at the protest site from Wednesday

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] With the Supreme Court taking cognizance of their sexual harassment complaints on Tuesday, the wrestlers sitting on protest are hopeful of a positive resolution to their demands but insist they will continue to sit in protest till a tangible action is taken. The protesting wrestlers have sought filing of FIR against former Wrestling Federation […]

Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik along with other wrestlers address a press conference demanding an FIR against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on April 24, 2023. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The protesting wrestlers on Monday (April 24) threatened to approach the Supreme […]

Delhi Police seeks report from probe committee investigating WFI chief for harassment charges

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. | Photo Credit: PTI Delhi Police has sought a report from the probe committee set up by the Ministry of Sports to investigate the sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a senior officer said on Monday. The officer said that […]