wrestling

WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to unravel his cards on Jan 22

Much anticipated media meet of WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was cancelled. His son, MLA Prateek Bhushan Singh, gave a statement on his father’s behalf. Prateek says his father will speak after AGM on January 22. AGM is scheduled to be held in Ayodhya. Strongman Brij Bhushan found himself in hot water after top […]

Wrestlers’ protest: Mary Kom to head IOA committee to probe sexual harassment allegations

Athletes Yogeshwar Dutt, Dola Banerjee are also part of the seven-member IOA committee

Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik slams WFI chief

On Day 2 of protests at Jantar Mantar against the functioning of the Wrestling Federation of India and allegations of sexual harassment against its chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan, one of the prominent faces of the agitation Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik demanded the complete dissolution of the sports body. “We demand the complete dissolution […]

Mahavir Phogat dares WFI chief Brij Bhushan to face fair trials

Legendary Indian wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat said on Thursday that a good wrestler or athlete should come to occupy the post of president in the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), instead of a political person.

Sexual harassment of wrestlers: Union Sports ministry seeks explanation from Wrestling Federation of India

Ministry sprung into action after some of India’s top female wrestlers alleges sexual harassment by WFI president Brij Bhushan Saran Singh

Spirited Punia Scripts History At World Wrestling Championship With A Bronze

Ace wrestler Bajrang Punia on Sunday scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win four medals at the World Wrestling Championships.