#Bajrang Punia Trial

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प्रतिरूप फोटो Social Media रविवार को राष्ट्रीय डोपिंग निरोधक एजेंसी (नाडा) ने बजरंग पूनिया को दूसरी बार निलंबित कर दिया। इससे तीन सप्ताह पहले एडीडीपी ने इस आधार पर उनका निलंबन रद्द किया था कि नाडा ने पहलवान को आरोपों के संदर्भ में नोटिस जारी नहीं किया था। नाडा ने 23 अप्रैल को तोक्यो ओलंपिक के कांस्य पदक विजेता पूनिया को निलंबित कर दिया था। राष्ट्रीय डोपिंग निरोधक एजेंसी (नाडा) ने रविवार को…

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Y’all need to hear about Vinesh Phogat

She’s legendary in more ways than one!

Yesterday , she became the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for Olympic finals. she won the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics against Japanese Yui Susaki, who is a legend in the sport herself, and the reigning Olympic champion.

This victory is very personal for a lot of women in India.

Vinesh isn’t just a legendary sportsperson, she’s also an outstanding Indian citizen who led protests against the corrupt chief of Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

He stood accused of sexual misconduct and intimidation of wrestlers. Vinesh, she along with fellow wrestlers led protests, seeking his removal as president, from Jan till at least Jun 2023.

Some wrestlers (including a minor if I’m not wrong) eventually filed a case against him, but not before suffering incredibly dehumanising treatment from state institutions and bad faith commentators.

The wrestlers were manhandled and (imo wrongfully) arrested by the Indian police for holding a peaceful protest march. The odds were massively stacked against them in an obviously corrupt system.

Photo - Arun Thakur/AFP

“We fear for our lives. If he [Singh] is not sacked, then the careers of all the young wrestlers who joined the dharna [protest] will be over,” the wrestlers once wrote in a letter to the Indian Olympic Association.

Phogat also said they were receiving death threats.

It was only after the matter garnered national interest that the ruling party in India, of which Singh was an MP, reluctantly distanced themselves publicly from Singh.

Meanwhile, the wrestlers were relentlessly slandered on social/ legacy media by politically extremist commentators. Today a lot of those bad faith actors are hailing her victory as the country’s victory. Laughable, really.

After her win against Susaki, one of her fellow wrestlers and protesters, Bajrang Punia wrote on X,

“This girl was kicked and crushed in her own country.

This girl was dragged on the streets in her country

This girl is going to conquer the world but she lost to the system in this country.”

[translated from Hindi]

Singh, who was presiding for 12 years, was eventually removed from his position but afaik, he has not yet been charged for any crimes, trial is ongoing, I’m not up to date on that.

But there were credible reports citing ongoing intimidation against the wrestlers to dissuade them from litigating against Singh. I think one of the wrestlers, presumably the minor, has already been intimidated into withdrawing their case.

I don’t want to cite statistics on how hard it is for victims of SA to find justice through due process. You can look it up, it’s neigh impossible everywhere, but especially in India. The strength of character it takes to fight against all odds, against the very system that is meant to support you and be the best version of yourself, must be incredible.

She’s a story of hope for the rest of us.

So proud of her. So thankful for her!

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Greater than a Medal...

The story of Vinesh Phogat is one of enduring resilience and an athlete's determination to overcome all the odds stacked against her. From being one of the faces of the brave protest against the sexual harassment faced by women wrestlers (including minors) at the hands of the then head of the Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP, Brij Bhushan Charan Singh, to becoming an unceasing source of inspiration for innumerable people in this country, Vinesh Phogat has become a shining light in not just the sporting history of India but also among those fighting for a safe and better society.

The story is not unfamiliar to the world because the latest chapter of it unfolded at the Olympic Games which was recently held in Paris. The official version is very simple: Having fought through a draw that needed her to beat the defending Olympic Champion, the reigning European Champion, the reigning Pan American champion in each of her rounds, Vinesh had entered the final and was scheduled to face Sarah Hildebrandt of the USA before she was disqualified on the morning of the bout for being 100g above the permissible weight of 50 kg. Vinesh Phogat's disqualification meant that she would end up receiving no medals. However, it is the role of different sporting and political authorities of our country, and all the events that took place leading to the Olympic final that needs our examination as a concerned society.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), as is the case with any other sports-body in India, has long been a rubber-stamp that is invariably controlled by the ruling dispensations. The role of this body in this whole affair is suspect. That the alacrity with which it announced the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the competition was not shown in making an appeal against the decision has not gone unnoticed. Its President, P.T. Usha, has been quick to absolve her organisation from all responsibility in the matter and has covertly and overtly placed the blame on the shoulders of the athlete. The Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, addressing the issue in the Parliament, stooped so low as to declaim about the money the government had spent on Vinesh Phogat's training. At this point, it should not be forgotten that it was this same ministry that had delayed in providing accreditation for Phogat's support staff including her coaches and physiotherapists. The snide and even belittling remarks following the disqualification and the barely concealed glee of many elected representatives of the ruling party point to the deep resentment that they had harboured towards Vinesh. However, the most noticeable was the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following each of Phogat's victorious bouts leading to the final. It was very uncharacteristic because he has always been quick to bask in the reflected glory of the achievements of our sportspersons. It is unsurprising that his social media post after the disqualification was equated to the shedding of crocodile tears by the discerning public.

Vinesh Phogat's achievement can only be understood in its true proportions if we take into account the reason for her being above the permissible weight by a mere 100 grams. This is also the reason why she has been a thorn in the flesh of the authorities in our country. Phogat is an athlete whose normal weight is 55-56 kg. She usually competes in the 53kg weight category. However, she had to forgo all rigorous training during the phase of protest where she and fellow wrestlers and Olympic medalists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia protested for many days and nights on the streets of Delhi at Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan. Not only was she unable to train, she also had to undergo surgery to correct a lingering medical issue. In the meanwhile, the qualifying spot in her preferred 53 kg category was already taken by another wrestler. Fearing that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) would not allow her trials in the 53 kg category as retribution for her role in the protests, she appeared for trials in both the 53 kg and also the 50 kg. Subsequently, she qualified for the Olympics in the 50kg category. In a sport as gruelling as wrestling it is normal for athletes to gain and lose weight between matches. However, the very fact that Vinesh had to lose 5-6 kg just to compete in the Olympics, that too in a category that is not her preferred one speaks volumes about her determination and character. But, the very fact that she was forced to do all these is the result of the constant obstacles that were erected before her by the nefarious authorities, particularly the WFI which continues to be ruled by Brij Bhushan in all but name.

The story of Vinesh Phogat is compelling. She may have been disqualified for reasons beyond her control, and ones which are suspicious to say the least but she has, undoubtedly, won her greatest battle. She had famously proclaimed that she would happily sacrifice her career if it meant that countless other girls would get an opportunity for a safe working environment. She stuck steadfastly to the same goal going into this Olympics. She knew that it would be her last Olympics and that her career would be over but she wanted to fight for the women who would follow in her path. She was actutely aware that a victory at the Olympics, in front of the watching world would be the greatest slap in the face of a system that not only refuses to come to their aid but obstinately shields the criminals who wronged them. Needless to say, the authorities were also well aware of this. Yet, Vinesh's determination has inspired countless who celebrated each of her victories and wanted her to bring home the much coveted gold. The outrage and disappointment at her disqualification soon turned into a universal acknowledgement of the brave fight put up by this undaunted wrestler. If the rousing and heartwarming reception that she received on her return to India is any indication, Vinesh Phogat's and her fellow wrestlers fight has surely stirred the conscience of this country. This is important for a society that continues to stifle women's participation in not just sports, but all public activities. Recent events in our country are evidence that women remain unsafe in the present social atmosphere. It will be through unrelenting protests and collective activities like sports that we will achieve true democratization. Vinesh Phogat's role will forever be etched into the history of this struggle, for in a world where sportspersons and other famous personalities either openly endorse those in power or remain tight lipped to protect their own personal interests, she has fought the hard battle for a cause greater than an Olympic medal.

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NADA bans Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia for four years

New Delhi: Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia has been suspended for four years for allegedly refusing to provide a urine sample for anti-doping testing during the national team trials in March 2024. According to reports, Punia was earlier handed a provisional suspension and following a hearing, the ban was confirmed as per Article 10.3.1 of NADA’s Anti-Doping Rules,…

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Bajrang Punia was suspended for four years by the national anti-doping body for violating the code.

The National Anti-Doping Agency punished Bajrang Punia for four years on Tuesday after he refused to offer a sample for a drug test on March 10 during national team selection trials. On April 23, NADA suspended the Tokyo Games bronze medalist wrestler for the violation, and the World Governing Body UWW followed suit. Bajrang had appealed the provisional suspension, which NADA’s Anti-Disciplinary…

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"Teacher Tried To...": India's Star Olympic Medallist Sakshi Malik Says She Was Sexually Harassed In Her Childhood

New Delhi, Oct 21 Olympic bronze medal-winning former wrestler Sakshi Malik has said that Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia’s decision to accept exemption from the Asian Games trials last year hit the image of their protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as it made their movement seem “selfish”. Sakshi, who was one of the three prominent faces of the prolonged protest, made this statement in her…

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[ad_1] Sanjay Singh in the frame. (PC: X.com) In a significant development, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has officially withdrawn the Indian team from the upcoming World Wrestling Championships 2024, citing government interference in the functioning of the federation. This decision has been communicated by WFI chief Sanjay Singh in a letter to United World Wrestling (UWW) president Nenad Lalovic. Singh expressed concerns about the persistent interference from the Union Sports Ministry, which has been affecting the federation’s autonomy. The conflict dates back to December 24, 2023, when the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) de-recognised the WFI. The ministry’s directive barred the WFI from managing its day-to-day operations and instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to oversee the federation’s governance. Despite the IOA dissolving the ad-hoc committee in March 2024, the situation remained tense due to ongoing legal battles and protests from prominent wrestlers. Singh stated: “The MYAS continues to interfere in the autonomy of the WFI. The ministry’s order from December 2023 is being used as a tool to disrupt our functioning.” He highlighted the ongoing court case filed by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Satyawart Kadian. These athletes have been at the forefront of protests against the WFI, demanding that an administrator manages the federation instead of an elected body. In August 2024, based on the ministry’s earlier interference, the Delhi High Court directed the IOA to form another ad-hoc committee, further complicating the situation. Singh emphasised that the WFI had been in the process of organising selection trials for the World Championships in Albania, scheduled from October 28-31, 2024. However, a court order issued on October 4, 2024, restrained the WFI from selecting and sending athletes for international competitions. “Because of the MYAS letter dated December 24, 2023, which has been the base for the court’s order, we are left with no option but to withdraw any entries that were sent for the Seniors World Championships,” Singh noted. He also requested UWW to invoke Article 6.3 of its regulations and take appropriate action. Furthermore, Singh urged the UWW to escalate the matter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ensure that the MYAS does not receive privileges or support from the IOA in future IOC events. In his closing remarks, Singh expressed frustration with the current situation, stating: “It is clear that the four wrestlers are adamant on getting the WFI suspended, no matter what the cost is to all others.” The letter underscores the deepening rift between the WFI and key stakeholders in Indian wrestling, raising concerns about the future of the sport in the country. The post Wrestling Federation of India withdraws team from World Championships, citing government interference appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Sanjay Singh in the frame. (PC: X.com) In a significant development, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has officially withdrawn the Indian team from the upcoming World Wrestling Championships 2024, citing government interference in the functioning of the federation. This decision has been communicated by WFI chief Sanjay Singh in a letter to United World Wrestling (UWW) president Nenad Lalovic. Singh expressed concerns about the persistent interference from the Union Sports Ministry, which has been affecting the federation’s autonomy. The conflict dates back to December 24, 2023, when the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) de-recognised the WFI. The ministry’s directive barred the WFI from managing its day-to-day operations and instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to oversee the federation’s governance. Despite the IOA dissolving the ad-hoc committee in March 2024, the situation remained tense due to ongoing legal battles and protests from prominent wrestlers. Singh stated: “The MYAS continues to interfere in the autonomy of the WFI. The ministry’s order from December 2023 is being used as a tool to disrupt our functioning.” He highlighted the ongoing court case filed by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Satyawart Kadian. These athletes have been at the forefront of protests against the WFI, demanding that an administrator manages the federation instead of an elected body. In August 2024, based on the ministry’s earlier interference, the Delhi High Court directed the IOA to form another ad-hoc committee, further complicating the situation. Singh emphasised that the WFI had been in the process of organising selection trials for the World Championships in Albania, scheduled from October 28-31, 2024. However, a court order issued on October 4, 2024, restrained the WFI from selecting and sending athletes for international competitions. “Because of the MYAS letter dated December 24, 2023, which has been the base for the court’s order, we are left with no option but to withdraw any entries that were sent for the Seniors World Championships,” Singh noted. He also requested UWW to invoke Article 6.3 of its regulations and take appropriate action. Furthermore, Singh urged the UWW to escalate the matter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ensure that the MYAS does not receive privileges or support from the IOA in future IOC events. In his closing remarks, Singh expressed frustration with the current situation, stating: “It is clear that the four wrestlers are adamant on getting the WFI suspended, no matter what the cost is to all others.” The letter underscores the deepening rift between the WFI and key stakeholders in Indian wrestling, raising concerns about the future of the sport in the country. The post Wrestling Federation of India withdraws team from World Championships, citing government interference appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Sakshi Malik’s Autobiography Sparks Rift with Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia

Sakshi Malik, one of India’s celebrated wrestlers, has stirred up controversy with the release of her autobiography, Witness, where she opens up about her journey, the struggles in her wrestling career, and her take on the recent issues in the wrestling world. Particularly, her comments on fellow wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, and their exemption from trials for the 2023 Asian Games,…

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Bajrang Punia, Olympics Trials: ओलंपिक टिकट गंवाकर बौखलाए बजरंग... गुस्से में मैदान और आखिरी मैच भी छोड़ा - Aaj Tak

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"Bajrang Punia's Shocking Exit: The Untold Story Behind His Medal-less Journey at Asian Games 2023 - Aman's Unexpected Triumph Shrouded in Bronze"

Indian Wrestler Bajrang Punia Exits Asian Games Without a Medal Bajrang Punia, a prominent Indian wrestler, made an unfortunate exit from the Asian Games in Hangzhou without securing a medal. Despite three other Indian wrestlers, including Aman Sehrawat, winning bronze medals on Friday, Punia faced embarrassing defeats. Punia, who had bypassed the selection trials to enter the Games, appeared…

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"Bajrang Punia's Shocking Exit: The Untold Story Behind His Medal-less Journey at Asian Games 2023 - Aman's Unexpected Triumph Shrouded in Bronze"

Indian Wrestler Bajrang Punia Exits Asian Games Without a Medal Bajrang Punia, a prominent Indian wrestler, made an unfortunate exit from the Asian Games in Hangzhou without securing a medal. Despite three other Indian wrestlers, including Aman Sehrawat, winning bronze medals on Friday, Punia faced embarrassing defeats. Punia, who had bypassed the selection trials to enter the Games, appeared…

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NADA bans Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia for refusing to give urine sample

Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia has been suspended for four years for refusing to provide a urine sample for anti-doping testing during the national team trials in March 2024. According to reports, Punia was earlier handed a provisional suspension and following a hearing, the ban was confirmed as per Article 10.3.1 of NADA’s Anti-Doping Rules, which relates to…

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"Bajrang Punia's Shocking Exit: The Untold Story Behind His Medal-less Journey at Asian Games 2023 - Aman's Unexpected Triumph Shrouded in Bronze"

Indian Wrestler Bajrang Punia Exits Asian Games Without a Medal Bajrang Punia, a prominent Indian wrestler, made an unfortunate exit from the Asian Games in Hangzhou without securing a medal. Despite three other Indian wrestlers, including Aman Sehrawat, winning bronze medals on Friday, Punia faced embarrassing defeats. Punia, who had bypassed the selection trials to enter the Games, appeared…