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  Vinesh Phogat, wrestler-turned-politician, chooses Rs 4 crore after Haryana govt offers options

  India | April 10, 2025 22:42 IST

  The government recently sought Vinesh's preference regarding the benefit which she wished to avail. During the Haryana Assembly's Budget Session in March, Phogat had reminded Saini of his promise to honour her like a medallist after she was disqualified for being overweight.

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  Bajrang Punia receives death threat message on WhatsApp, sender asks him to quit Congress

  Haryana | September 08, 2024 20:53 IST

  The threat comes amid an intense campaign for the Haryana Assembly elections. Bajrang Punia and his fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who recently joined Congress ahead of crucial polls, created a huge buzz in the political circle in the poll-bound state.

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  Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest

  Other Sports | August 08, 2024 18:36 IST

  The ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her gold medal match against the USA's Sarah Hildebrandt in the women's 50kg category after being found 100 gm overweight on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics 2024.

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  Vinesh Phogat announces retirement day after Olympics disqualification, says 'meri himmat toot gayi'

  Cricket | August 08, 2024 9:23 IST

  India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her shock retirement a day after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics. Vinesh, a 15-time medal winner for India across Asian and World Championships and Commonwealth Games, was found to be 100 grams over her 50kg weight category before the final.

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  'I quit wrestling': Sakshi Malik breaks down after Sanjay Singh's selection as WFI president

  Other Sports | December 21, 2023 18:08 IST

  Brij Bhushan Singh's close aide Sanjay Singh was elected as the Wrestling Federation of India president on Thursday. Singh defeated Commonwealth Games gold medallist Anita Sheoran by a margin of 40:7 to claim the vacant post.

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  Delhi Court grants bail to wrestler Bajrang Punia in defamation case filed by coach Naresh Dahiya

  Other Sports | November 09, 2023 17:36 IST

  "Bajrang had sought exemption from physical appearance and missed the first three hearings. He appeared physically today and the court has granted him bail. The next date for hearing is March 5," advocate Rajesh Kumar Rexwal said on Thursday.

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  World Wrestling Championships: Antim Panghal wins Bronze to earn India 53kg quota for Paris Olympics

  Other Sports | September 22, 2023 0:42 IST

  Antim Panghal defeated the world no.3 Emma Jonna Denise of Sweden by 16-6 in a game for the Bronze medal in Belgrade.

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  WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt dies at 36, wrestlers condole

  Other Sports | August 25, 2023 16:07 IST

  Three-time WWE Champion Bray Wyatt breathed his last on Thursday as he passed away suddenly at 36.

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  Sagar Dhankar murder case: Olympian Sushil Kumar surrenders in Delhi's Tihar Jail

  India | August 14, 2023 9:12 IST

  Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar is charged with murder and attempted murder of the athlete along with rioting, unlawful assembly, and criminal conspiracy.

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  Junior wrestlers approach IOA to demand withdrawal of exemption granted to Vinesh and Bajrang

  Other Sports | July 20, 2023 17:17 IST

  "This is wrong, we are here to request the panel to withdraw exemption granted to Bajrang and Vinesh," Vikas Bhardhwaj, the coach of Antim Panghal said.

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  'I saw Brij Bhushan touching female wrestlers inappropriately', says international referee Jagbir

  India | June 10, 2023 6:08 IST

  Notably, Brij Bhushan is currently under scrutiny after top Indian wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who demanded his arrest for alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.

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  Wrestlers protest: 'Not as an MP, but a woman...'- BJP leader Pritam Munde bats for action in case

  India | June 02, 2023 16:59 IST

  Amid wrestlers' protest, BJP MP Pritam Munde says cognisance should be taken of a woman's complaint. If cognizance of the complaint has not been taken then it is not good for democracy, she added.

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  We will meet President to seek justice for protesting wrestlers: Rakesh Tikait

  News | June 01, 2023 19:51 IST

  We will meet President to seek justice for protesting wrestlers: Rakesh Tikait

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  Wrestlers Protest Update: Khaps To Hold Mahapanchayat In Muzaffarnagar Today In Support Of Wrestlers Protest

  News | June 01, 2023 11:08 IST

  Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Naresh Tikat (chief of Baliyan Khap) has said that a 'mahapanchayat' will be organised in Muzaffarnagar's Soram village on Thursday to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh over sexual harassment charges.

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  SC to agitating wrestlers: 'Approach Delhi HC or trial court for further relief'

  India | May 04, 2023 14:10 IST

  Wrestlers argued that, "The accused is giving interviews to TV channels… he’s take names of complainants. He has become a TV star."

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  Wrestlers protest HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi Police to provide security to complainants

  India | April 30, 2023 0:02 IST

  Wrestlers protest: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited Jantar Mantar and extended his support to the protesting wrestlers, while urging other political parties to do the same.

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  Prakash Raj, Sonu Sood, Pooja Bhatt and others come out in support of protesting wrestlers

  Celebrities | April 29, 2023 8:19 IST

  Swara Bhasker, Prakash Raj, Sonu Sood and others came out in support of the wrestlers' protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan.

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  Tharoor's stern rebuttal to PT Usha on wrestlers protest: 'Standing up for their rights doesn't...'

  India | April 28, 2023 16:11 IST

  Wrestlers protest: Usha, a Rajya Sabha member, has condemned the protest, saying the grapplers lacked discipline in hitting the street in support of their demand. She also said their action has tarnished the image of India.

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  Wrestlers protest: Khaps from Haryana to hold protest march in Delhi today

  India | April 28, 2023 10:59 IST

  Wrestlers Protest: Several Khaps of Haryana on Friday will hold a protest March in Delhi to support the wrestlers protesting against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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  Wrestler Protest : Wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar enters third day today

  News | April 25, 2023 8:59 IST

  Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Demanding action.. The protest by wrestlers at Jantar Mantar in Delhi continues for the third day today. Meanwhile, on Monday, he came to meet the players... The players also returned the ban to the deputy director of the Sports Authority of India.