News for 'Bajrang Punia'

'Delhi Police have taken away our generator, mattresses'

'Delhi Police have taken away our generator, mattresses'

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The on-duty police personnel began enquiring about the sleeping materials as rules do not permit bringing in such things at the protest site.

Wrestlers likely to take protest to Ram Lila ground

Wrestlers likely to take protest to Ram Lila ground

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Azad, who had joined the protesting wrestlers at the Jantar Mantar on Monday evening but was asked to leave the venue at night by the authorities, returned to the site on Tuesday with his followers.

Chargesheet filed against WFI boss, will wrestlers renew protest?

Chargesheet filed against WFI boss, will wrestlers renew protest?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The wrestlers had said that they were halting their protest only temporarily and their movement will continue till Singh, who is also a BJP MP, is arrested.

WFI elections: None of Brij Bhushan's family members to contest

WFI elections: None of Brij Bhushan's family members to contest

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The family members of outgoing WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will not contest the upcoming federation elections despite eligibility, reliable sources told PTI on Tuesday.

'Government woke up after so many days, solution must come out'

'Government woke up after so many days, solution must come out'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Bajrang Punia, Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadiyan, arrived at the minister's house for the meeting on Wednesday morning.

Wrestling row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee

Wrestling row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The allegations were levelled by prominent grapplers such as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Ravi Dahiya.

JSW Sports rewards India's Tokyo Olympics medallists

JSW Sports rewards India's Tokyo Olympics medallists

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra will be awarded Rs 1 crore cash grant while his coach Klaus Bartonietz and Physiotherapist Ishaan Marwaha will be awarded Rs 10 lakh each.

Fabulous 5 India's Tokyo hopes ride on

Fabulous 5 India's Tokyo hopes ride on

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

This time, India may win as many as 17 medals at the Games.

Wrestling row sees Delhi lose Asian C'ships to Astana

Wrestling row sees Delhi lose Asian C'ships to Astana

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Apart from the senior competition, the U-17 and U-23 Asian Championships are set to return to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for a second straight year. The tournament will take place from June 10 to 18.

Sakshi retires: 'These tears are the gift of Modi government'

Sakshi retires: 'These tears are the gift of Modi government'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Congress on Thursday said the country will give a befitting reply to the tears of the wrestlers who sought justice from the BJP government.

Wrestling: Aman seals Paris Olympics quota

Wrestling: Aman seals Paris Olympics quota

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Aman Sehrawat is the first Indian male wrestler to secure berth for the Paris Olympic Games

WFI drama: Legal showdown brewing over suspension

WFI drama: Legal showdown brewing over suspension

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Sakshi Malik, one of the prominent faces of the agitation against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, welcomed the WFI's suspension.

Wrestling Federation of India to relocate office from Brij Bhushan's home

Wrestling Federation of India to relocate office from Brij Bhushan's home

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The Wrestling Federation of India said this was a temporary arrangement and the body will move to its new office in Connaught Place early next month.

Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra comes out in support of the wrestlers

Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra comes out in support of the wrestlers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra lent his support to the wrestlers who have been protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Court forces police to protect wrestler in Brij Bhushan case

Court forces police to protect wrestler in Brij Bhushan case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A Delhi court directed the city police on Thursday to immediately reinstate the security of a female wrestler who has accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.

'Will daughters get justice in this atmosphere of fear & intimation?'

'Will daughters get justice in this atmosphere of fear & intimation?'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Vinesh Phogat wondered if the country's daughters would get justice in this "atmosphere of fear and intimation".

WFI boss will make statement post Jan 22 AGM

WFI boss will make statement post Jan 22 AGM

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Earlier in the day, Singh reached Nandini College premises and met players who had come for a three-day wrestling championship.

Criteria for Worlds trials will not change

Criteria for Worlds trials will not change

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The IOA-constituted ad-hoc committee for wrestling has decided not to alter the criteria for the upcoming trials to select the team for the next month's World Championships in Belgrade.

Minor wrestler records fresh statement in case against WFI chief

Minor wrestler records fresh statement in case against WFI chief

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Delhi Police visits WFI chief's home in UP, records statements of associates, employees.

Sanjay Singh defies suspension; vows to host nationals

Sanjay Singh defies suspension; vows to host nationals

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The ad-hoc panel announced that it will host the senior national championships in Jaipur from February 2-5.

'Why has WFI chief Singh's resignation not been sought yet?'

'Why has WFI chief Singh's resignation not been sought yet?'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal raised a question on Friday as to why the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not been asked to resign, in the wake allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by female wrestlers.

Wrestling's world body condemns detention of wrestlers

Wrestling's world body condemns detention of wrestlers

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The world body said it has been keeping an eye on the protest by the wrestlers against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

WFI chief declares victory, focus shifts to Olympic trials

WFI chief declares victory, focus shifts to Olympic trials

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The suspension was imposed by UWW on August 23 last year after the national federation failed to hold elections in time.

WFI chief reacts to sexual allegation claims against him

WFI chief reacts to sexual allegation claims against him

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Sports Ministry has not yet made public the findings of a six-member oversight panel that submitted its report on April 5.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, August 6

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, August 6

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Friday, August 6.

WFI office moved out of Brij Bhushan's home

WFI office moved out of Brij Bhushan's home

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The ministry, while suspending the newly-formed WFI panel under president Sanjay Singh on December 24, three days after he was elected its head, had cited the office running from Brij Bhushan's residence as one of the reasons for taking the stringent action.

No one makes sexual harassment claims on a whim: Dahiya

No one makes sexual harassment claims on a whim: Dahiya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'Yesterday, all the players spoke openly...the players who live in the camp have more interaction with the Federation, they have shared their experiences there.'

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

From wrestlers' protest to WFI elections: Timeline

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday advised the country's wrestlers to participate in the Nationals conducted by the ad-hoc committee in Jaipur and not in the event organised by the suspended national federation.

Vinesh alleges WFI President sexually exploited women wrestlers

Vinesh alleges WFI President sexually exploited women wrestlers

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Vinesh, a world championship medallist and Olympian, also claimed that several coaches at the national camp in Lucknow have also exploited women wrestlers, adding that there are a few women at the camp who approach wresters at the behest of the WFI President.

Another Phogat all set to get married!

Another Phogat all set to get married!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

World No 2 wrestler Bajrang Punia is all set to tie the knot with Sangeeta Phogat.

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Tennis ace Rohan Bopanna, hockey great P R Sreejesh and table tennis legend Sharath Kamal, are gearing up for one last hurrah at the Asian Games, starting in Hangzhou, from September 23.

Asian Games: Will wrestlers get permission to train in US?

Asian Games: Will wrestlers get permission to train in US?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

After seeking a delay in the Asian Games trials, the protesting wrestlers have now written to the Sports Ministry.

Ganguly under fire for not supporting protesting wrestlers

Ganguly under fire for not supporting protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Ganguly faces backlash for not taking a stand on WFI chief's alleged misconduct

Date set for wrestling trials for Asian Games: Exemption for trio?

Date set for wrestling trials for Asian Games: Exemption for trio?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The IOA ad-hoc committee on Wednesday decided to hold much-awaited Asian Games wrestling trials on July 22-23.

TOPS shake-up: Neeraj Chopra retained but big names axed

TOPS shake-up: Neeraj Chopra retained but big names axed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is among only three track and field athletes retained in the sports ministry's revamped TOPS core group.

I have full faith in judiciary, will cooperate with police: WFI chief Brij Bhushan

I have full faith in judiciary, will cooperate with police: WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Delhi Police on Friday filed two FIRs against WFI chief Brij Bhushan on allegations of sexual harassment levelled by seven women wrestlers.

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

WFI crisis deepens: IOA urged to take control

WFI crisis deepens: IOA urged to take control

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Sports Ministry requests IOA to constitute ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 7

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 7

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

A look at India's schedule at the Tokyo Olympics on August 7, 2021.