The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the National Anti-Doping Agency in response to wrestler Bajrang Punia’s challenge against his provisional suspension. Punia contests the ban notice, arguing that it was issued without proper consideration of his explanations and evidence. His lawyer raised concerns about an outdated testing kit and questioned the provision for…
Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia, who recently joined the Congress, received a threat message over WhatsApp warning him of dire consequences. Punia filed a complaint with the police in Sonipat, and an investigation has been launched. Reports suggest that the threat message asked Punia to quit Congress or face consequences. Punia and Vinesh Phogat, also an…
The BJP has cautioned its former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to avoid making negative comments about wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, especially in light of the upcoming Assembly polls in Haryana. Singh’s remarks were not well-received by certain sections in Haryana and were seen as a distraction from the BJP’s campaign efforts. BJP…
The top leadership of the BJP has advised Brij Bhushan Singh, former head of the Indian wrestling federation, to avoid speaking to the media in light of sexual harassment allegations from wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. Singh had previously accused the Congress of using the wrestlers as “pawns” in a conspiracy to take control…
Vinesh Phogat, the renowned wrestler who recently joined Congress, is now gearing up to contest from Haryana’s Julana constituency. This move has sparked various political reactions, with many expressing their views on her entry into the electoral arena. It will be interesting to see how Vinesh Phogat navigates the world of politics and if she…
The Congress has released its first list of candidates for the Haryana Assembly polls, including former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and wrestler Vinesh Phogat. The party is also in talks with the AAP for a possible alliance, but prospects seem bleak. Some Congress leaders are opposed to a tie-up with AAP, citing the party’s…
Former BJP MP and ex-chief of Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has addressed allegations of sexual harassment made against him by women wrestlers last year. He believes it was a conspiracy orchestrated by senior Congress leaders from Haryana. Singh made these remarks after wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia met with former…
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has decided to enter politics and will be running for a seat in the Haryana Assembly elections on a Congress ticket. Her name was approved during a meeting of the Congress’ Central Election Committee. However, her fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia, who also joined the party, was not given a ticket to run…
Vinesh Phogat, a wrestler-turned-politician, recently joined the Congress party, stating that they were the only ones who understood her struggles. She emphasized that she would continue to advocate for the rights of athletes and highlighted the ongoing sexual harassment case against former WFI chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Singh. Phogat also announced her intention…
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, sparking speculation about their potential candidacy in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. They have resigned from their positions in Northern Railways and are expected to join the Congress party. Congress spokesperson confirmed their joining, with Vinesh possibly getting a ticket to contest the…