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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)

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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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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."

  • 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.

  • 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

     

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 1:00 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale

    Babita Phogat departs from Jantar Mantar

    As things stand, Babita Phogat has departed from Jantar Mantar

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 12:39 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Pimpale

    Babita Phogat at Jantar Mantar

    Babita Phogat has also arrived at Jantar Mantar

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.