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'Sold integrity to sell her book': Babita Phogat slams Sakshi Malik

'Sold integrity to sell her book': Babita Phogat slams Sakshi Malik

Newly elected Congress MLA from Julana and Olympian Vinesh Phogat also responded to Sakshi Malik's recent comment about her and Bajrang Punia being influenced by certain individuals

23 October,2024 03:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Sakshi feels Bajrang, Vinesh were selfish

Sakshi feels Bajrang, Vinesh were selfish

Sakshi made this statement in her recently-released book Witness. She said their protest developed cracks when “people close to” Bajrang and Vinesh began to fill their minds with “greed”

22 October,2024 07:48 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Brij Bhushan Singh claims Congress used Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia as 'pawns'

Brij Bhushan Singh claims Congress used Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia as 'pawns'

Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia were key figures in the rallies against Singh, who was accused of sexual harassment.

07 September,2024 02:22 PM IST | Gonda | mid-day online correspondent
IOA, WFI to provide extensive support to Olympic-bound wrestlers

IOA, WFI to provide extensive support to Olympic-bound wrestlers

IOA president PT Usha said in a statement on Monday that the aim of the exercise is to ensure peak performance of the wrestlers.

11 June,2024 07:40 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Bajrang: Did not refuse to give sample

Bajrang: Did not refuse to give sample

This is to clarify that, I have at no stage refused to give my sample for doping control

11 May,2024 07:38 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Delhi court orders framing of charges against Brij Bhushan Singh

Delhi court orders framing of charges against Brij Bhushan Singh

A Delhi court has ordered framing of charges against Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case

10 May,2024 05:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
From allegations, polls to suspension, lifting of ban, dissolve of ad-hoc panel

From allegations, polls to suspension, lifting of ban, dissolve of ad-hoc panel

The WFI timeline charts all the important events dating back from January 18, 2023 when the wrestlers began their protest at Jantar Mantar to the suspension of the Sanjay Singh-led WFI panel

18 March,2024 08:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Vinesh Phogat wins 50kg bout after holding up proceedings in the morning

Vinesh Phogat wins 50kg bout after holding up proceedings in the morning

The 29-year-old used to compete in 53kg before the protest but has lowered her weight class since Antim Panghal has already earned an Olympic quota in that category

11 March,2024 07:04 PM IST | Patiala | mid-day online correspondent
Wrestling trials: Vinesh Phogat doesn't let bouts start in two categories

Wrestling trials: Vinesh Phogat doesn't let bouts start in two categories

The 29-year-old used to compete in 53kg before the protest but has lowered her weight class since Antim Panghal has already earned an Olympic quota in that category

11 March,2024 03:50 PM IST | Patiala | mid-day online correspondent
Bajrang Punia refuses to appear in selection trials under WFI, moves court

Bajrang Punia refuses to appear in selection trials under WFI, moves court

While Bajrang did not confirm filing a petition, he questioned the government's silence on the issues concerning Indian wrestling

29 February,2024 05:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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