Wrestlers Protest Highlights: Players meet sports minister Anurag Thakur
Wrestlers Protest Highlights: India's top wrestlers, including Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and world championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, staged a protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)
Wrestlers Protest Highlights: India's top wrestlers, including Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and world championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, staged a protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Wednesday and have continued their protests on Thursday. The wrestlers were protesting against the "dictatorship" of national federation President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Bajrang, Vinesh, Rio Olympics medallist Sakshi Malik, world championship medallist Sarita Mor, Sangeeta Phogat, Satyawart Malik, Jitender Kinha, and CWG medallist Sumit Malik were among 30 wrestlers who assembled at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday (January 18) and have been joined by several other wrestlers.
The wrestlers, who have accused the WFI President of sexual exploitation and intimidation, continued their dharna for the second day as more grapplers joined them in what they called a fight to give "a new life to Indian wrestling."
"Yesterday, we had 1-2 victims amongst us but now we have 5-6 wrestlers, who were harassed (sexually). We can't name them now, after all, they are daughters and sisters of somebody. But if we are forced to disclose their identity, it will be a black day," said Vinesh, the two-time World Championship medallist.
On the other hand, IOA president PT Usha has asked the wrestlers to come forward and address their concerns.
"As IOA President, I've been discussing the current matter of wrestlers with the members and for all of us the welfare and well being of the athletes is the top most priority of IOA. We request athletes to come forward and voice their concerns with us," PT Usha stated.
Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) said that the wrestlers can approach it with their complaints.
You can follow all the updates regarding the Wrestlers Protest against WFI LIVE on India TV.
Live updates : Government intervenes in sexual assault charges on WFI president
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January 19, 2023 2:45 PM (IST) Posted by Jishu Bhattacharya
Meeting underway
Protesting wrestlers are meeting Sports Ministry officials as they demand to disband the Wrestling Federation of India
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January 19, 2023 2:11 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Protestors having conversations with officials
Protestors are in the Lal Bahadur Shastri Bhawan and are having a conversation with government officials.
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January 19, 2023 2:09 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar also in mix
Haryana CM is also in the court as he spoke on the MPS of for the wrestlers.
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January 19, 2023 2:04 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Government to have conversations with Protestors soon
As things stand, the officials of Sports Ministry will meet the portestors soon.
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January 19, 2023 2:00 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Protestors at Lal Bahadur Shastri Bhawan
Protestors at Lal Bahadur Shastri Bhawan to meet officials of Government
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January 19, 2023 1:57 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
What did Babita Phogat say?
"I have assured them that the government is with them. I will try that their issues are resolved today," Babita Phogat said.
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January 19, 2023 1:41 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
From the WFI corner
According to close sources Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been in contact with Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and has had a phone call.
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January 19, 2023 1:39 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to meet protestors
According to the latest update, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will meet the protestors to listen to their issues regarding WFI.
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January 19, 2023 1:34 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Protestors head to Sports Ministry
A three-member committee is heading to the Sports Ministry after government's message
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January 19, 2023 1:31 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
4-member committee to take lead
A three-member committee will meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur according to the latest update
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January 19, 2023 1:29 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Next 72 hours to be decisive
As things stand, the next 72 hours remain decisve for the protestors as WFI will answer the government
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January 19, 2023 1:27 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
'WFI President could leave India' - Bajrang
In another big claim, Bajrang Punia says, "WFI President could leave India."
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January 19, 2023 1:21 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Will the Protestors vs WFI battle end?
Wrestlers are still out in numbers at Jantar Mantar while they protest against WFI and President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
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January 19, 2023 1:19 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
All the Big Updates
Vinesh Phogat states protest will continue
Brinda Karat denied entry on stage
Babita assures to speak to Sports Minister
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January 19, 2023 1:17 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Bajrang Punia voices opinion
"We will speak with her and then give more details," Olympian wrestler Bajrang Punia.
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January 19, 2023 1:14 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Ball in Sports Minister's court?
As things stand, no conclusion as Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will be approached as stated by Babita Phogat when she was at Jantar Mantar
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January 19, 2023 1:13 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
All the WFI Protest LIVE updates on India TV
The stage still reamins occupied as wrestlers from diffrent federations voice their concerns
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January 19, 2023 1:11 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Wrestlers stay firm
While there is no conclusion at the moment, the wrestlers are firm to continue their protest
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January 19, 2023 1:08 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Babita to meet Anurag Thakur
Babita Phogat will meet Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur regarding the ongoing protests against WFI by wrestlers
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January 19, 2023 1:03 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Babita Phogat's big claim
"I have assured them that the government is with them. I will try that their issues are resolved today" - Babita Phogat
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January 19, 2023 1:00 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Babita Phogat departs from Jantar Mantar
As things stand, Babita Phogat has departed from Jantar Mantar
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January 19, 2023 12:57 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Brinda Karat stopped from coming on stage
Players stop Brinda Karat to come on stage. "Abstain from making our issue your political agenda," Bajrang Punia
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January 19, 2023 12:54 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Big words from Sakshi Malik
Rio Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik has claimed that protest will continue until there is a clear call by the government
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January 19, 2023 12:51 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
WFI to answer Government in coming hours - Babita
Babita Phogat has backed wrestlers claiming that the government is with them and insisted that WFI will answer in coming hours
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January 19, 2023 12:48 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Babita claims Government is with Wrestlers
Babita Phogat makes a big claim that Government is with the protestors and will try to cool the matters.
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January 19, 2023 12:46 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Sakshi Malik on mic
Sakshi Malik has backed the protest and claims this protest will continue until there is a clear verdict.
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January 19, 2023 12:44 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Babita Phogat on behalf of Government
Babita Phogat arrival at Jantar Mantar is in the form of government represenatation as she brings a message for the protestors
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January 19, 2023 12:39 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Babita Phogat at Jantar Mantar
Babita Phogat has also arrived at Jantar Mantar
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January 19, 2023 12:36 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Bajrang, Vinesh on stage with coaches
Jantar Mantar is the epicenter for the wrestlers protest as Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and more than 30 other top Indian wrestlers have gathered to voice opinion against WFI
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January 19, 2023 12:34 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Press Conference to take place soon
All the questions to be answered in couple of minutes as you can follow the PC updates live on India TV.
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January 19, 2023 12:32 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Wrestlers fight for their rights
The wrestlers protest has taken an intensified approach as everyone is showing unity against WFI
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January 19, 2023 12:29 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Vinesh Phogat LIVE
Vinesh Phogat is thanking the media and is asking for a positive response form the government while the protest continues.
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January 19, 2023 12:28 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
'We are fighting for our rights and respect' - Bajrang Punia
Bajrang Punia has claimed that they are fighting for their rights and respect.
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January 19, 2023 12:27 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Bajrang Punia is on stage for PC
Bajrang Punia is on stage on and has started the press conference
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January 19, 2023 12:22 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Priyanka Gandhi and Congress seek CBI investigation
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi asked for a CBI investigation in the matter involving WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
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January 19, 2023 12:19 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Press Conference at anytime
Coaches are on the stage and we expect the press conference to start at anytime. Earlier it was stated the PC will start at 12:00 PM
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January 19, 2023 12:17 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Vinesh Phogat's big claim on Wednesday
Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday alleged that Wresting Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been sexually exploiting women wrestlers for many years
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January 19, 2023 12:13 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
WFI Protest on full swing
Government has issued an ultimatum of 72 hours for the WFI to put their side.
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January 19, 2023 12:08 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale
Press Conference at any time
Wrestlers have gathered in numbers and the press conference can start at any time as appeals are being made for by the protestors to vacant the stage for wrestlers only.