Oversight committee probing sexual assault allegations against WFI chief Brijbhushan gets extension

The Sports Ministry has extended the deadline given to the Oversight committee that's probing sexual assault allegations against Wrestling Federation of India President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh.

The MC Mary Kom-led panel that was earlier asked to submit its report in 4 weeks, has been given another 2-week extension and will now submit its report by March 9.

The committee responsible for the day-to-day functioning of WFI was formed after a sit-in protest by top Indian wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia & Sakshi Malik, who were demanding the removal of Singh as the federation's president.

Since the formation of the committee, the top Indian wrestlers have not competed at the international meets, missing the Ranking Series events in Zagreb and Alexandria.

Meanwhile, wrestling's governing body UWW has reportedly taken away the hosting rights of the Asian Championship from India, citing a complaint from the top wrestlers.

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