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Ad-hoc Committee In Full Control; WFI Should Hand Over All Documents To Panel: IOA

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has asked the secretary general of WFI to hand over the official documents including financial instruments to its ad-hoc panel, making it clear the outgoing office bearers shall have no role in the running of the federation. The WFI said it has no issues in obeying the IOA order since they were already co-operating with the authorities. The IOA had formed an ad-hoc committee to manage the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and also conduct due polls of the NSF.

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Hit Mat For First Time In 15 Days; IOA's Ad-hoc Panel Plans Trials For Asian Championships From May 17

Star wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat hit the mat on Monday for the first time in 15 days to be ready for the Asian Games trials even as IOA's ad-hoc panel set the ball rolling for resumption of activities by finalising dates for the Asian Championships (U17, 23) trials. Sparring was out of question for these top wrestlers after they resumed their sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who they have accused of sexual exploitation of women wrestlers.

"Let Them Fight Their Battle": Sourav Ganguly On Ongoing Wrestlers' Protest

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly had his say on the ongoing wrestlers' protest in New Delhi and said that the situation should be resolved but declined to comment further about the matter without more knowledge. The wrestlers, who are protesting in the capital, have levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. They have been demanding criminal action against Brij Bhushan, a BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh, for the alleged sexual harassment and intimidation of seven female wrestlers, one of whom is a minor.

"As A Woman...": Sania Mirza's Emotional Post On Wrestlers' #MeToo Row

India's ace tennis player Sania Mirza too has come out in support of wrestlers who are protesting at Jantar Mantar here in the national capital against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Sania said in a tweet that as an athlete as well as a woman, it is too "difficult" to watch the ongoing protest and now it's time to stand with the wrestlers in this difficult time. "As an athlete but more as a woman this is too difficult to watch .. they've brought laurels to our country and we have all celebrated them, with them .. if you have done that then it's time to now stand with them in this difficult time too .. this is a highly sensitive matter and serious allegations. I hope whatever the truth is justice is served.. sooner rather than later," said Sania Mirza in her tweet.

On PT Usha's "Tarnishing Image Of Nation" Dig At Wrestlers, WC-Winning Star's Retort

Top Indian grapplers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. The likes of Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and many other wrestlers have been sleeping on the streets, urging authorities to file an FIR against Brij Bhushan, who has denied the allegations on multiple occasions. Awaiting action to be taken, Vinesh had questioned the silence of the country's top cricketers.

Sportspersons' Solidarity Posts After Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Questions #MeToo Silence

Top Indian wrestlers such as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and many others have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. While politicians and leaders have made their way to the protest site, the grappler received little support from the Indian sporting fraternity. Awaiting action to be taken, the wrestlers have been sleeping on the streets, urging authorities to file an FIR against the WFI President.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's "Afraid" Swipe At Cricketers Amid #MeToo Protest

Renowned wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, etc. have taken to the streets, demanding justice over the sexual harassment allegations they have made against the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Awaiting action to be taken, the wrestlers have been sleeping on the streets, urging authorities to file an FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over the 'Me Too' allegations that have been made. As clouds of uncertainty continue to loom, Vinesh Phogat has questioned the silence of cricketers and a number of other top Indian sportspersons.

Deeply Concerning To See Our Athletes Protest On Streets: Abhinav Bindra

Hours after star wrestler Vinesh Phogat appealed to sportspersons to join their protest to oust under-fire chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra took to social media to announce his solidarity with the athletes. Vinesh along with Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakashi Malik have been sitting on an indefinite protest at Jantar Mantar against WFI supremo Singh, who has allegedly harassed seven female wrestlers including a minor.

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Ad-hoc Committee In Full Control; WFI Should Hand Over All Documents To Panel: IOA

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Hit Mat For First Time In 15 Days; IOA's Ad-hoc Panel Plans Trials For Asian Championships From May 17

"Let Them Fight Their Battle": Sourav Ganguly On Ongoing Wrestlers' Protest

"As A Woman...": Sania Mirza's Emotional Post On Wrestlers' #MeToo Row

On PT Usha's "Tarnishing Image Of Nation" Dig At Wrestlers, WC-Winning Star's Retort

Sportspersons' Solidarity Posts After Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Questions #MeToo Silence

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's "Afraid" Swipe At Cricketers Amid #MeToo Protest

Deeply Concerning To See Our Athletes Protest On Streets: Abhinav Bindra