New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Fromer Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh distanced himself from the ongoing controversy surrounding Vinesh Phogat’s participation in wrestling trials, saying the matter falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the current WFI administration. However, Brij Bhushan defended the federation’s functioning during his tenure, asserting that the body never stopped any athlete from competing without valid reason.”Where the wrestling will …
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Charkhi Dadri, May 4 (IANS) Backing Vinesh Phogat, Dronacharya Awardee and veteran coach Mahavir Singh Phogat raised serious concerns over the state of wrestling infrastructure and administration in India, stressing the need for proper implementation of rules, better training facilities, and an end to internal conflicts among playersHe emphasised that consistent development—not occasional success—along with access to quality coaching and equal opportunities, is crucial for the growth of the …
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh firmly addressed concerns raised by Vinesh Phogat over safety and fairness, assuring that the federation is taking full responsibility while ruling out any last-minute changes to the tournament venue.“If Vinesh is worried about her safety, let me assure her that I am taking personal guarantee of that. Also, we have UWW-approved referees who officiate and all trial bouts are recorded, so there is no chance of any bias,…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has revealed for the first time that she is one of the six women wrestlers who filed a formal complaint of sexual harassment against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Breaking her silence while the matter remains sub-judice, Phogat also issued a stern warning to the Central Government and the Sports Ministry regarding the upcoming National Open Ranking Tournament scheduled to be held in Gonda,…
Patna, April 23 (IANS) A fresh debate has been triggered following remarks by former Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh during the ‘Babu Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav’ event held in Bhagalpur on Thursday. Referring to the popular song “Sabarmati ke Sant…”, Singh said that attributing the entire credit for India’s independence solely to Mahatma Gandhi undermines the sacrifices of numerous revolutionaries who fought for the nation’s freedom.He highlighted the contributions…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Former AAP leader and educator Avadh Ojha, who recently stepped away from active politics, gave his views to IANS on the forthcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal. He said that though people say it is difficult to defeat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the BJP is very determined this time. He also stated that it was time for a change in Uttar Pradesh and a system of rotation should exist so that political parties remain on their toes to serve the people. Here are so…
Noida, Feb 2 (IANS) BJP leader and former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, praised the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 and lauded the thrilling final between Haryana Thunders and Delhi Dangal Warriors. He described the tournament as a major success and attributed the sport’s consistent growth to the enhanced sports infrastructure developed over the last decade under the government.Reacting to Sunday’s championship clash, Brij Bhushan said the f…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) As former MLA and Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar secured conditional bail by the Delhi High Court, the rape survivor expressed deep anguish over the decision, saying she was unhappy with the judgment, and alleged that BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has influenced the outcome.The survivor said she would approach the Supreme Court to challenge the High Court’s order. Former BJP MLA Sengar was convicted of kidnapping and raping the minor girl in 2017.On …