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The panel appointment comes 3 days after the Sports Ministry dissolved WFI and deferred its May 7 elections.

IOA appoints 3-member ad-hoc panel to run affairs of Wrestling Federation of India

3 days after the Sports Ministry's directive, the PT Usha-led Indian Olympic Association appointed a 3-member panel to run the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India.


#WFI #WrestlersProtests

IOA appoints 3-member ad-hoc panel to run affairs of Wrestling Federation

The panel appointment comes 3 days after the Sports Ministry dissolved WFI and deferred its May 7 elections.

The Indian Olympic Association has appointed a 3-member panel to run the Wrestling Federation of India.
The PT Usha-led IOA named former shooter Suma Shirur, Wushu Association of India President Bhupender Singh Bajwa in the panel.
The third member of the ad-hoc panel will be a retired High Court judge who is yet to be named.
The panel appointment comes 3 days after the Sports Ministry dissolved WFI and deferred its May 7 elections, and instead asked the IOA to form a committee to run the affairs of the organisation.
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Sports ministry extended the deadline following requests from the committee members.

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

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.

#WFI #WrestlersvWFI #Brijbhushan

Sports ministry extended the deadline following requests from the committee members.

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.&nbsp;
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 &amp; 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.&nbsp;
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In a statement the ministry said, 'Tomar has been suspended with immediate effect, to ensure proper functioning of WFI'

Wrestlers vs Federation: Sports Ministry suspends WFI assistant secretary

Amid the ongoing tussle between the Indian wrestlers and the Wrestling Federation of India, the Sports Ministry has now suspended WFI's assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. 

In a statement the ministry said, 'Tomar has been suspended with immediate effect, to ensure proper functioning of WFI'

Amid the ongoing tussle between the Indian wrestlers and the Wrestling Federation of India, the Sports Ministry has now suspended WFI's assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. In a statement the ministry said, 'Tomar has been suspended with immediate effect, to ensure proper functioning of WFI'
Further, the ministry has also asked WFI to suspend all ongoing activities with immediate effect. For Tomar, the ministry said in a letter that his presence will be detrimental to the development of this high-priority discipline.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/wfi-labels-wrestlers-protest-hidden-personal-agenda-in-letter-to-sports-ministry-1674305642095">WFI labels wrestlers' protest 'hidden, personal agenda' in letter to Sports Ministry</a>
The aggrieved wrestlers had alleged that Tomar took bribes from athletes and was involved in financial corruption, helping him to build property worth crores.

Amid continuing protests by wrestlers led by star grappler Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Sakshi Malik among others, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur is heading to New Delhi to meet the protesters

Wrestlers vs Federation: Going to meet protesters in Delhi - Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

With the protests by wrestlers set to continue for a third day in a row, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur confirmed that he is heading to Delhi to meet with the protesters.

With the protests by wrestlers set to continue for a third day in a row, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur confirmed that he's heading to Delhi to meet up with the protesters.

With the wrestlers' protest set to continue for the third day in a row, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has said that he's heading to Delhi to meet up with the protesters.
Thakur, who is in Chandigarh, said that he has cancelled all his scheduled events in the city and will soon leave for the national capital.
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The Women National Wrestling Coaching camp, which was due to start in Lucknow on January 18, has also been cancelled. 

Wrestlers vs Federation: Sports Ministry asks WFI for response within 72 hours

The Sports Ministry has given the Wrestling Federation a 72-hour ultimatum to respond to the allegations made by India's star wrestlers.
Here's the full story.

The Women National Wrestling Coaching camp, which was due to start in Lucknow on January 18, has also been cancelled.&nbsp;

Taking cognisance of the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/vinesh-phogat-level-sexual-harassment-charges-against-wfi-president-coaches-1674043266129">protest staged by Indian wrestlers</a> in Delhi, the Sports Ministry has sought an explanation from the Wrestling Federation of India within 72 hours.
On Wednesday, during a protest at Jantar Mantar, India's Olympic and CWG medallists levelled serious charges against the Wrestling Federation of India President &amp; coaches.
The likes of Vinesh Phogat &amp; Sakshi Malik among several others, alleged <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/watch-startling-revelation-by-vinesh-phogat-and-sakshi-malik-rocked-indian-wrestling-arena-1674058634777">WFI President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh sexually harassed women wrestlers</a>. The wrestlers further alleged <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/watch-will-not-compete-in-any-international-competition-until-wfi-president-is-removed-bajrang-punia-1674060790777">mismanagement of funds by the federation</a>.
Taking the allegations seriously, the Sports Ministry gave WFI 3 days to furnish a response, failing which the Ministry will initiate action against the federation.
Further, the Women National Wrestling Coaching camp, which was due to start in Lucknow on January 18 has also been cancelled.

Sandeep Singh, Haryana sports minister booked for alleged harassment 

The Chandigarh police has registered a sexual harassment and criminal intimidation case, it said.

Hours after sexual harassment allegations were levelled against him, Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh on Sunday said that he has handed over the responsibility of the Sports department to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar until the report of the investigation is out.
Singh further said that the allegations have been levelled against him to spoil his image
Earlier in the day, the Chandigarh police registered a sexual harassment and criminal intimidation case against Singh based on a complaint by a female coach.&nbsp;
Demanding security, the woman reportedly held a press conference at the office of the opposition party Indian National Lok Dal (INLD). She shared details of the complaint at the presser.
With Input from ANI
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India's Youth Affairs and Sports Minister was seen trying his hand at various sports activities. Anurag Thakur was at the Savitribai Phule Pune University to inaugurate the Khashaba Jadhav Sports Complex.
He ran on a treadmill, and also participated in a shooting exercise. In his inaugural address, Thakur referred to the recent controversy of a senior government official in Delhi getting a stadium vacated just to walk his dog.
The IAS officer, Sanjeev Khirwar was transferred to Ladakh, and his wife to Arunachal. Thakur said, "In Delhi, an IAS officer and his wife took their dog to a stadium, asking players to stand outside. Delhi govt did nothing. Centre intervened and transferred them to distant places. It is these athletes who win medals for country. No one should interfere with it."
The minister also unveiled statues at the university premises. One of the statues was a 6-foot-tall bronze likeness of Olympic wrestler Khashabha Jadhav. The other statue was of Vivekananda, the Indian philosopher who inspired countless freedom fighters.

Modi govt minister runs on treadmill at public event. Watch why | Anurag Thakur

Union sports minister Anurag Thakur was at the Savitribai Phule Pune University to inaugurate the Khashaba Jadhav Sports Complex.

India's Youth Affairs and Sports Minister was seen trying his hand at various sports activities. Anurag Thakur was at the Savitribai Phule Pune University to inaugurate the Khashaba Jadhav Sports Complex.
He ran on a treadmill, and also participated in a shooting exercise. In his inaugural address, Thakur referred to the recent controversy of a senior government official in Delhi getting a stadium vacated just to walk his dog.
The IAS officer, Sanjeev Khirwar was transferred to Ladakh, and his wife to Arunachal. Thakur said, "In Delhi, an IAS officer and his wife took their dog to a stadium, asking players to stand outside. Delhi govt did nothing. Centre intervened and transferred them to distant places. It is these athletes who win medals for country. No one should interfere with it."
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The minister also unveiled statues at the university premises. One of the statues was a 6-foot-tall bronze likeness of Olympic wrestler Khashabha Jadhav. The other statue was of Vivekananda, the Indian philosopher who inspired countless freedom fighters.

With just 2 weeks left for the Tokyo Olympics, former BCCI&nbsp;president Anurag&nbsp;Thakur&nbsp;replaced Kiren&nbsp;Rijiju as India's new Union Sports Minister.&nbsp;The 46-year-old was given charge of sports along with the Information and Broadcasting ministry.
After he took oath as a cabinet minister, Thakur&nbsp;tweeted to&nbsp;express his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;for entrusting him with this responsibility.
Thakur was the president of the BCCI between May 2016 and February 2017. Before that, he was the secretary of the Board and also headed the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Rijiju has become the new Law and Justice minister.
Also read:&nbsp;Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom &amp; Manpreet Singh to be India's flag-bearers

Ex-BCCI boss Anurag Thakur replaces Kiren Rijiju as new Union Sports Minister

Kiren&nbsp;Rijiju's&nbsp;tenure as the sports minister come to an end on Wednesday as former BCCI&nbsp;president Anurag&nbsp;Thakur&nbsp;replaced him for that role ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

With just 2 weeks left for the Tokyo Olympics, former BCCI&nbsp;president Anurag&nbsp;Thakur&nbsp;replaced Kiren&nbsp;Rijiju as India's new Union Sports Minister.&nbsp;The 46-year-old was given charge of sports along with the Information and Broadcasting ministry.
After he took oath as a cabinet minister, Thakur&nbsp;tweeted to&nbsp;express his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;for entrusting him with this responsibility.
Thakur was the president of the BCCI between May 2016 and February 2017. Before that, he was the secretary of the Board and also headed the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Rijiju has become the new Law and Justice minister.

<ul>
<li>After he took oath as a cabinet minister,&nbsp;Thakur&nbsp;expressed his gratitude to PM&nbsp;Modi</li>
<li>Thakur was the president of the BCCI between May 2016 and February 2017</li>
<li>Kiren Rijiju&nbsp;becomes the new Law and Justice minister</li>
</ul>

With just 2 weeks left for the Tokyo Olympics, former BCCI&nbsp;president Anurag&nbsp;Thakur&nbsp;replaced Kiren&nbsp;Rijiju as India's new Union Sports Minister.&nbsp;The 46-year-old was given charge of sports along with the Information and Broadcasting ministry.
After he took oath as a cabinet minister, Thakur&nbsp;tweeted to&nbsp;express his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;for entrusting him with this responsibility.
Thakur was the president of the BCCI between May 2016 and February 2017. Before that, he was the secretary of the Board and also headed the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Rijiju has become the new Law and Justice minister.
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