Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the ongoing crisis within the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Malik alleges that the federation, despite being suspended by the government, continues to operate and exert pressure on young athletes, ignoring court orders. She expresses concern for the future of these athletes if the federation’s activities are not halted.
Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik, in her new memoir ‘Witness’, details a harrowing incident of sexual harassment by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at the Asian Junior Championships. The incident, which took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, left Sakshi feeling violated and fearing for her career. The revelation has sent shockwaves through the Indian sporting community and raised serious questions about the safety of athletes.
Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik has refuted claims that the wrestlers’ protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was politically motivated. In an interview, she accused BJP leader Babita Phogat of using the protest to advance her own agenda of becoming the WFI president.
Indian wrestling icons Sakshi Malik and Geeta Phogat have announced the formation of the Wrestling Champions Super League (WCSL), aiming to elevate Indian wrestling to global dominance. The league will feature top Indian wrestlers competing against the best in the world, fostering skill development and providing world-class support systems.
Vinesh Phogat has etched her name in history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. Her victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the freestyle 50kg semifinals secured her place in the gold medal match. Fellow wrestler Sakshi Malik, India’s only other Olympic medalist in women’s wrestling, expressed her elation and pride over Phogat’s achievement.
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of sexual harassment charges against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The decision comes more than a year after top wrestlers accused Singh of sexual exploitation and intimidation. Delhi Police had filed a charge sheet against Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in June 2022. The court found sufficient evidence to frame charges against Singh under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court discharged Singh in a complaint filed by one of the six women wrestlers.
