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The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), which is embroiled in a sexual harassment crisis, may need to protect female wrestlers in order to have its suspension restored, the game's global governing body said on Saturday.

Wrestlers move Delhi court seeking copy of charge sheet filed against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The city police had filed a charge sheet against Singh, also a BJP MP, under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354-D (stalking) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC on June 15.

Controversy on trials for Asian Games, World Championships: Vinesh Phogat shares letter to sports ministry

The ad-hoc panel of the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) had earlier exempted the protesting wrestlers from taking part in the trials, which was heavily criticised by coaches and parents of the other wrestlers including Yogeshwar Dutt.

Gauhati High Court stays Wrestling Federation of India elections

Assam Wrestling Association, in its petition filed against the WFI, IOA ad-hoc body and the Sports Ministry, said that though it was entitled to be an affiliated member of the WFI, it was granted one "despite recommendation made by then WFI Executive Committee at WFI's General Council in Gonda, on November 15, 2014.

Wrestlers want Asian Games trials in August, IOA approaches OCA for deadline extension

The IOA is required to submit lists of squads of all sporting disciplines to the OCA by July 15 and the apex sports body has already asked all the national federations to submit the final names of their respective selected players by June 30.

Wrestlers' Protest: Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat & Bajrang Punia Join Railway Duties | Fake News Debunked

The reports of wrestlers calling off the protest against Wrestling Federation Chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who allegedly sexually harassed several female grapplers, are doing rounds on social media. Sakshi Malikkh, Bajrang Punia & Vinesh Phogat took to Twitter to deny the reports that claimed they have withdrawn from the wrestlers’ protest. Though, all three have resumed their job in the Railways.

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Want justice for wrestlers, but after due process of law: Union minister Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur's remarks came days after the country's top wrestlers, protesting for more than a month over allegations of sexual harassment against Singh, threatened to immerse their medals in the Ganga river in Haridwar.

Wrestler’s Protest: What Happened in Delhi During Parliament’s Inauguration? | Wrestlers Booked & Detained For Rioting

A scuffle broke out between the protesting wrestlers and the Delhi Police, barely 3 km from the new Parliament building that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Mallikh and Bajrang Punia along with other protesters were booked for rioting and obstructing public servants in the discharge of duty as they decided to march toward the new Parliament building. So, what happened, and who all have come out in wrestlers' support? Watch to find out.

BJP standing with WFI chief emboldening criminals to commit atrocities against women: Congress

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed also lambasted the government, saying that when women wrestlers were being "manhandled", an offender was sitting in Parliamant, an apparent reference to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Wrestlers will be allowed to protest at any suitable place other than Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

"The demonstration by the wrestlers was going on smoothly at the notified place of Jantar Mantar. On Sunday, the protestors flouted the law, ignoring our repeated requests. Hence, we cleared the site and ended the dharna," Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) tweeted in Hindi.

Wrestlers booked after scuffle as Delhi Police thwarts protest near new Parliament, clears sit-in site at Jantar Mantar

The police said that 700 people were detained across the national capital. As many as 109 protesters, including the three wrestlers, were detained at Jantar Mantar. Women detainees were released later in the evening.

DCW chief demands Brij Bhushan's arrest, action against police personnel who detained wrestlers

She also demanded the immediate release of the female wrestlers and their families by the Delhi Police.

Vinesh Phogat to Tanushree Dutta: What will happen to #MeToo if accusers suffer for going public?

As the group of Indian wrestlers continue to protest for justice in their allegations of sexual misconduct against the WFI chief, here’s a look at the impact and future of the MeToo movement in India and the world

Wrestlers demand lie detector Narco Test on Brij Bhushan under Supreme Court supervision

Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian Games gold winner Vinesh Phogat, have been protesting at Jantar Mantar for more than a fortnight, demanding arrest of Singh for allegedly sexually harassing seven women wrestlers, including a minor.

All demands of wrestlers met, let police finish its probe: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

"It is my request to all the sportspersons who are agitating there that whatever their demands were, they were met. Court has also given its directions and they should let an unbiased probe be completed," Thakur told reporters here.

'We will return our medals', says Olympic winner Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar | Wrestlers protest

On the night of 3rd May, protesting wrestlers alleged that they were manhandled by drunk policemen. The scuffle started when wrestlers brought folding beds inside Jantar Mantar. The policemen said, wrestlers don’t have permission for folding beds inside Jantar Mantar. Wrestlers have been protesting against Brij Bhushan Singh for sexual assault since 28th April.

Non-protesting wrestlers demand resumption of national camp

The men's national camp for free style and greco roman wrestlers is held at Sports Authority of India's centre in Bahalgarh (Sonepat) while the women's camp is organised in Lucknow.

Protesting wrestlers hit back at WFI chief; Delhi police provides security to complainants

Following a Supreme Court direction, the Delhi Police on Sunday provided security to the female wrestlers including a minor who filed complaints of sexual harassment against Singh.

Neeraj Chopra, Kapil Dev Extend Support To Protesting Wrestlers | Wrestlers Respond To PT Usha

As top wrestlers continue their protest demanding action against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of alleged sexual harassment, a row has erupted over comments made by iconic athlete PT Usha. Usha, who is the president of the Indian Olympic Association, said the protesting wrestlers lacked discipline as they hit the streets instead of approaching them. Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra backed the wrestlers, urging authorities to take “quick action to ensure that justice is served”. Watch to know more!

Wrestlers' MeToo: Neeraj Chopra backs protest day after PT Usha calls it 'indiscipline'

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik are the three central characters in the renewed protests against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image, should have shown some discipline: IOA President PT Usha

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik are the three central characters in the renewed protests against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment and intimidation by the grapplers.

SC sends notice as women wrestlers slap sexual harassment charges on WFI chief

Senior Counsel Kapil Sibal appeared in the case and sought for an urgent hearing, he submitted that the petitioners are seven women wrestlers ,which includes a minor. Sibal further told the court that there is a committee report on the issue which has not been made public, he thus sought for an urgent hearing of the case.

Institute a mechanism to deal with sexual harassment cases in sports

India and its athletes deserve a more psychologically safe environment to sharpen their skills in their quest to bring glory to the country

Mobile phones banned for sumo 'rehab' event

Wrestlers will have mobile phones confiscated while sumo officials are set to check for any smuggled through security at a make-or-break test tournament beginning on Sunday.