Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Narendra Modi to oust people like Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against “oppressors” such as Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Indian sports, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, the protesting duo, criticised the IOA‘s recent decision to return wrestling’s administrative control to the controversy-ridden national federation during their statement on Tuesday.In vehemently expressed messages on…

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Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia accuse WFI of using devious means to get suspension lifted, threaten fresh protest | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Olympic medal-winning wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Wednesday accused WFI chief Sanjay Singh of using devious means in getting sports body’s suspension lifted by United World Wrestling (UWW). The grapplers also warned of resuming their protest against the federation.The UWW, on Tuesday, revoked the provisional suspension on India but mandated…

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Sports Ministry warns of legal action against suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry issued a stern warning of legal consequences against suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh. The ministry deemed Sanjay’s recent claims, specifically regarding government recognition of WFI, as “absolutely baseless and mischievous.”Emphasising the suspension of WFI for violating its own constitution, the ministry reiterated that any tournament…

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Sakshi Malik advices wrestlers to participate in nationals conducted by ad-hoc panel | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday recommended that the country’s wrestlers opt to take part in the Nationals organized by the ad-hoc committee in Jaipur instead of the event arranged by the suspended national federation.Sakshi, along with Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, played a key role in a protracted battle against…

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We don’t have any issues if WFI comes back without Sanjay Singh: Sakshi Malik | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has expressed her reservations regarding the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), specifically urging the exclusion of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-loyalist Sanjay Singh from the body.Malik had previously announced her retirement on December 21 in protest against Singh’s election as the WFI President.Addressing the media, Sakshi Malik…

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We do not recognise ad-hoc panel and ministry suspension, will organise wrestling Nationals: Sanjay Singh | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian wrestling scenario edged closer to a deeper crisis as Sanjay Singh, president of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), asserted on Monday that they would soon organize the national championships. He insisted that they neither acknowledge the suspension imposed by the Sports Ministry on their newly-elected body nor the…

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Sakshee Malikkh Exclusive: ‘Brij Bhushan’s camp has regained power, those who voiced out will be threatened’

[ad_1] A day after retiring in protest against newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India chief Sanjay Singh, accusing him of being the ‘business partner’ and close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sakshee Malikkh said that women wrestlers who came forward to file complaints of sexual harassment against the ex-president will be threatened. Sakshsee Malikkh, who…

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