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Phogat was stopped in her attempt to reach the PMO in New Delhi, after which, she left her awards on Kartavya Path pavement. This significant move follows the footsteps of Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and Deaflympics champion Virender Singh Yadav, who recently returned their Padma Shri awards.

NEW DELHI: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar urged athletes to prioritise their sports and steer clear of getting entangled in political circles. Addressing the recent appointment of Former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s close aide Sanjay Singh as the new chief of the federation, Khattar emphasised that the election process occurred democratically and […]

Sanjay Singh, a close aide of the molestation-accused former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, emerged victorious in the recently-concluded WFI presidential elections, dealing a major blow to the wrestlers who have been advocating for justice and a safe environment within the federation.

Delhi Police submitted over 150 witness statements, a pen drive and photos in its 1500-page charge sheet against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in an alleged sexual harassment case

Following assurances from Union Sports minister Anurag Thakur, protesting wrestlers agreed to suspend their protest against wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh till June 15

Decision was taken after Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia met with HM Amit Shah, who assured them of a speedy investigation

Wrestling’s world body also condemns detention of wrestlers

After detaining the protesting wrestlers, Delhi Police cleared their protest area in Jantar Mantar before filing an FIR against them 

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra expresses disappointment as wrestlers detained by Police during protest

Police files status report before court stating that it constituted 10-member SIT, led by female IPS officer