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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 12, 2023, 14:29:06 IST
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Wrestlers Protest News LIVE: Delhi Police record statement of WFI president Brij Bhushan
After the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar marked May 11 as 'Black Day', wearing head and arm bands, Tokyo Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia revealed to the reporters that their phone numbers, as well as of those with whom they are in contact, are being tracked.
14:21 (IST) May 09
Protesting wrestlers will not be stopped from competing
14:21 (IST) May 09
It was the second such meeting meeting after the IOA formed the panel to manage day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
14:21 (IST) May 09
Bajwa, several wrestling coaches, referees and SAI officials attended the meeting on Monday.
14:21 (IST) May 09
If all the state associations field candidates of their choice in each of the 10 categories in all three styles, the number of participants will rise considerably.
14:21 (IST) May 09
WFI has 25 state units affiliated to it.
14:21 (IST) May 09
The WFI had last year devised a policy which allowed only the medal winners from the National Championships, the national ranking tournaments, Federation Cup and international tournaments, apart from talented juniors, to compete in the trials.
14:21 (IST) May 09
Postponed due to the COVID-19 last year, the Asian Games are set to unfold in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from September 23.
14:21 (IST) May 09
The Asian Games trials are expected to be held in the third week of June. The final date will be notified this week.
14:21 (IST) May 09
The ad-hoc panel of the IOA is likely to allow the state wrestling associations to field deserving candidates in the Asian Games trials even if they do not meet the criteria of being a medal winners in one of the stipulated tournaments as per the new selection policy for the quadrennial extravaganza.
12:41 (IST) May 09
There were discussion on resuming the national camps for senior wrestlers but SAI will take a final call.
12:41 (IST) May 09
Keeping in mind the Asian Championships for Under-17 and Under-23 wresters, to be held in Bishkek from June 10-18, the panel decided to hold trials from May 17-19 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium.
12:41 (IST) May 09
Ad-hoc committee member, national shooting coach Suma Shirur did not attend the meeting and another panel member Bhupendra Singh Bajwa discussed the roadmap with the coaches.
12:41 (IST) May 09
The ad-hoc panel, formed by the IOA to run the WFI's day-to-day activities had discussions with coaches and SAI officials.
09:02 (IST) May 09
08:31 (IST) May 09
Satyawart Kadian trained with his brother Sombir.
08:31 (IST) May 09
In the one-hour session at a nearby stadium, Bajrang had Jitender Kinha as his sparring partner while Vinesh trained with her cousin Sangeeta and Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik.
08:30 (IST) May 09
However, Vinesh on Sunday had said they will resume training and won't shun tournaments anymore.
08:30 (IST) May 09
Till recently, they were adamant that unless their demands are met they won't train or compete in international tournaments. In the last fortnight, they had two light training sessions at Jantar Mantar only.
08:30 (IST) May 09
Bajrang and Vinesh have not competed in any international tournament since January and have not gone for training abroad though the Sports Authority of India (SAI) had cleared their training-cum-exposure stints on their request.
08:30 (IST) May 09
Sparring was out of question for these top wrestlers after they resumed their sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who they have accused of sexual exploitation of women wrestlers.
08:30 (IST) May 09
Star wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat hit the mat on Monday for the first time in 15 days to be ready for the Asian Games trials even as IOA's ad-hoc panel set the ball rolling for resumption of activities by finalising dates for the Asian Championships (U17, 23) trials.
23:03 (IST) May 08
The Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) two-member ad-hoc committee mandated to run the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) held a marathon meeting with chief national coaches, referees and other stakeholders at the IOA Bhawan on Monday.
21:11 (IST) May 08
In what would be a good news for Indian wrestling, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat finally decided to resume their practice in order to be ready for the Asian Games. Both the star wrestlers hit the mat on Monday for the first time in 15 days.
20:20 (IST) May 08
Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association (HAWA) has suspended the secretaries of three affiliated district units for their alleged involvement in the agitation against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Delhi.
16:09 (IST) May 08
We have not come here to do politics, we are here to get justice. Those who are willing to join the protest, are welcomed, no one has highjacked the protest instead we are fighting for protest
Bajrang Punia
16:08 (IST) May 08
Security at the Delhi-Ghazipur border has been beefed up in view of the farmers coming from various states in the national capital to support the protesting wrestlers in the national capital.
16:08 (IST) May 08
I want to thank you for those who are coming forward to support us, this protest is not limited to wrestlers only instead it is a fight for the nation as well, a fight for the daughters of India
Bajrang Punia
14:55 (IST) May 08
14:17 (IST) May 08
The protestors at Jantar Mantar are being facilitated. Entry is being regulated through DFMD to ensure safety. Please remain peaceful and abide by the law.
Delhi Police statement after farmers broke through barricades to join the wrestlers' protest today
11:39 (IST) May 08
We will compete. If god presents an opportunity before us, then we will play definitely. We are still trying to train as much as possible during the protests, trying to find time for it and plan our training schedule
Vinesh Phogat
10:06 (IST) May 08
Watch: Why protesting wrestlers want Sourav Ganguly to visit Jantar Mantar
01:3809:32 (IST) May 08
Refusing to budge, the wrestlers have started getting support from across the nation
08:53 (IST) May 08
Delhi: Wrestlers hold a candle march at Jantar Mantar
00:2921:22 (IST) May 07
19:58 (IST) May 07
The wrestlers’ protest has been gaining momentum from across the country with Khap panchayats and farmer unions joining the agitation and lending their support.
18:58 (IST) May 07
The 31-member committee that is advising the protesting wrestlers on Sunday said if WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is not arrested by May 21, it will take a "significant decision"
18:51 (IST) May 07
We can take a big call if a resolution does not come by May 21. No one has hijacked our protest, it's just that people have joined us in our fight against injustice. These people respect us and care for our dignity
Vinesh Phogat
17:28 (IST) May 07
In today's (Sunday's) meeting between khaps, wrestlers and farmers unions, we have given 10 days time to take action against Singh and if this does not happen, then we will meet again and the protest will be on a higher scale
Surendra Solanki, the President of Palam khap in Delhi, told IANS
17:27 (IST) May 07
A number of khap panchayats and the protesting wrestlers on Sunday issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Central government, demanding action be taken against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh regarding the allegations of sexual harassment against him.
16:02 (IST) May 07
As I said I'm with the wrestler, then I'm with them fully. I have not been approached. Time and again I have said I'm with players during my interaction with the media. If there is scope for mediation, I'll do it
Anil Vij
16:02 (IST) May 07
I was being asked then I had said, 'I've been the sports minister of Haryana' and I am with the players. And if the need arises, I would love to talk to the top authorities for resolving the issue
Anil Vij told IANS
16:02 (IST) May 07
Wrestlers Protest LIVE: The former sports minister from the State has floated the idea of being the mediator to resolve the tussle between the wrestlers and the government over demanding the arrest of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh following the allegations of sexual harassment.
16:02 (IST) May 07
Wrestlers Protest LIVE: Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij has come out in support of the wrestlers, who are protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for the last two weeks.
15:36 (IST) May 07
Tight security arrangements near Jantar Mantar ahead of Samyukta Kisan Morcha's farmers' demonstration
15:35 (IST) May 07
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik with supporters
13:57 (IST) May 07
Supporters of wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar
13:56 (IST) May 07
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik with farmers at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi
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