WFI protests: A timeline of events till now

Sports Tak Staff January 19, 2023

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is currently embroiled in significant turmoil.

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Olympic and CWG medal-winning wrestlers have accused president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of many things.

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The biggest allegation of them all is of sexual assault, with top wrestlers opening up.

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On January 18, some of India's biggest wrestlers gathered at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, metres away from the WFI office.

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Then, in a presser, they revealed all the misdeeds of the WFI prez, including sexual assault and money laundering.

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With the protest set to continue on Thursday, Bajrang Punia issued a call to arms to all afflicted wrestlers and coaches.

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Meanwhile, former wrestler and current BJP leader Babita Phogat reached the protests and assured the government's support.

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A delegation of the wrestlers have now met Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, with a resolution expected by Friday.

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