Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday alleged that some of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) officials are threatening female wrestlers and forcing them to withdraw their complaints of sexual harassment against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Seven women grapplers and their families are getting threats from WFI officials, alleges Vinesh Phogat

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections have been put on hold after the latest sequence of a row between the wrestlers and the federation. Top wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia addressed a press conference at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and demanded that the government take matters into its own hands over the public findings of the oversight panel that investigated sexual harassment allegations against the WFI chief.

WFI elections postponed after latest row; Wrestlers seek FIR against Chief Brij Bhushan in SC

India's top wrestlers resumed their protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Chief of the sports governing body, who has been accused of sexually harassing female players. Seven women wrestlers, including a minor, filed a sexual harassment case against the Federation Chief on Friday.

Scandal in Indian Wrestling: Wrestlers resume protest at Jantar Mantar; Phogat, Punia lead revolt

High-profile grapplers like Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, among others, have returned to Jantar Mantar to resume protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, over sexual allegations on him laid by several female wrestlers earlier.

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat reach Jantar Mantar again to protest against WFI chief over sexual allegations

Following an announcement that a new oversight committee will be formed that will probe into this matter, accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will step aside from his post till the investigation is completed, Anurag Thakur - Union Sports Minister informed the media on late Saturday night.

WFI chief to step aside as wrestlers call off protest; Anurag Thakur assures probe into the matter

Not overly impressed by the assurances of the government, Indian wrestlers sitting on a silent protest at Jantar Mantar in the Indian capital New Delhi for two consecutive days have issued an ultimatum.

Wrestlers ready to lodge FIR against WFI president as govt assurances fail to satisfy

Big ticket Indian wrestlers on Wednesday opened a can of worms by alleging sexual harassment and corruption in the working of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

Indian wrestlers open 'can of worms', allege sexual harassment, corruption in wrestling federation

Bouncing back from her shock defeat against Khulan Batkhuyag of Mongolia in the qualification round, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat went on to beat Sweden's Emma Malmgren in the bronze medal match of the women's 53kg category to create history at the ongoing Wrestling World Championships 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia on Wednesday.

Vinesh Phogat defeats Sweden's Emma Malmgren to win bronze at World Wrestling Championships 2022

Commonwealth gold medalist Vinesh Phogat advanced to the repechage round of the ongoing World Wrestling Championships 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia on Tuesday. Vinesh Phogat, a 2019 world championships bronze medalist, was handed a shocking 7-0 defeat by 2022 Asian championships silver medalist Khulan Batkhuyag of Mongolia in the qualification round.

Wrestling World C'ships: Vinesh Phogat enters repechage round, likely to get shot at bronze

Triple Commonwealth Games champion Vinesh Phogat failed to put up a fight and was knocked down by Mongolia's Khulan Batkhuyag 0-7 in a major upset at the World Wrestling Championships here on Tuesday.

Vinesh Phogat loses 0-7 in qualification, suffers shocking exit from Wrestling World Championships 2022

Despite the absence of sporting disciplines like shooting, tennis, archery and Greco-Roman wrestling, India recorded a fabulous campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2022 as the athletes returned home with an impressive 61 medals.

Comparing India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games over the years

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the women`s 53kg event and completed the hat-trick of top podium finishes, here on Saturday.

CWG 2022: Vinesh Phogat clinches gold in women's 53kg, completes hat-trick of top podium finishes

The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition continues to live upto expectations with plenty of action and drama with each passing day. On Day 8 of the marquee event, in Birmingham, an unexpected incident took place which led to a delay in all wrestling bouts.

Commonwealth Games 2022: EXPLAINED! Why all wrestling bouts got delayed on Day 8 in Birmingham

Indian wrestlers Pooja Gehlot (50 kg), Vinesh Phogat (53 kg), Anshu Malik (57 kg), Sakshi Malik (62 kg), Divya Kakran (68 kg) and Pooja Dhanda (76 kg) have been selected to represent the country in the Commonwealth Games 2022 to be held in Birmingham, England.

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Anshu named in India's wrestling team for Commonwealth Games

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday said she does not have much time to grieve over her Tokyo Games debacle and is gearing up for future challenges while young Anshu Malik suggested that a sports psychologist should be attached with the team to help them overcome nerves at big stage like the Olympics.

'Learnt a lot': Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Tokyo Olympics debacle

Vinesh Phogat was temporarily suspended by the Wrestling Federation of India for her alleged indiscipline during Tokyo Olympics 2020. As per the federation, she did not wear the name of the official sponsor of the Indian team and also refused to stay along with the Indian contingent.

Tokyo Olympics - 'I’m truly broken': Vinesh Phogat breaks silence after WFI suspension

The Wrestling Federation of India temporarily suspended star grappler Vinesh Phogat for indiscipline during her Tokyo Olympics crusade. The authority has given a notice to Vinesh on three counts and she has time until August 16 to answer the notice.

Tokyo Olympics: Vinesh Phogat 'suspended' by Wrestling Federation of India

India's medal prospect and the top seed in the opposition, Vinesh Phogat, is out of the race for gold. Vinesh Phogat went 0-2 down as we head into the second minute.

Tokyo Olympics: Vinesh Phogat loses to Vanesa Kaladzinskaya in Wrestling quarter-finals

India's Vinesh Phogat believes she has mentally toughened up since her injury at the 2016 Rio Olympics and is confident of putting behind the heartbreak with a medal in Tokyo this year.

India's Vinesh Phogat eyes Tokyo redemption

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday pinned 2017 world champion V Kaladzinskay to grab a gold medal at the Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament in Kiev, and returned to the mat in style after a long coronavirus-forced break.

Vinesh Phogat pins former world champion to win gold at Ukraine Wresting Event

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday showed her displeasure over the Padma awards list, which was announced yesterday. "Who decides who shall be awarded? Is there current or former athletes in the jury?

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat questions Government on Padma awardees

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has recommended wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for India's the highest sporting honour, Rajeev Khel Ratna Award.

Wrestling Federation of India recommends Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat for Rajeev Khel Ratna Award

Vinesh Phogat and Sumit Malik won the gold medals

CWG 2018: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Somveer take home bronze

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