Even as the BJP is shielding it's mafia MP Brij Bhushan Singh, accused of sexual harassment by female wrestlers, India's top women sports stars are manhandled by the police and not allowed to protest. When will the Union government wake up and hear out our pride of the nation?

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India Today
Wrestlers allege discrimination with other state players in Haryana camps, support Brij Bhushan for dismantling it; Abhishek Anand; Jan 20, 23
6-time MP, BJP strongman: All about controversial WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh; Shilpi Sen; Jan 19, 23
As Brij Bhushan Singh’s name gets dragged through mud, his home turf responds; Abhishek Mishra; Jan 19, 23

The Print
Indian women didn’t ‘dangal’ to enter wrestling world only to be silenced by men. A fight is on; Shubhangi Mishra; Jan 21, 23
Opposition to khaps, Haryana rallies behind wrestlers on dharna against WFI chief Brij Bhushan; Sushil Manav; Jan 20, 23
‘Don of all dons, murderer, wrestling reformer’ — WFI chief & MP Brij Bhushan’s colourful life; Shubhangi Mishra; Jan 19, 23

Republic World
Who is Brij Bhushan Singh? 5 important facts to know about beleaguered WFI President; Saksham nagar; Jan 20, 23

Scroll
With wrestlers’ protest against sexual harassment, is India finally facing its Larry Nassar moment?; Anupriya; Jan 21, 23
Indian wrestling: Haryana is clearly doing it right but what are other states doing wrong?; Vinay Siwach; Dec 8, 19
Suicide pact by four Kerala athletes puts spotlight on harassment Indian sportswomen face; Aarefa Johari; May 08, 15
In Uttar Pradesh, big dons aren't afraid to cry in public; Supriya Sharma; Apr 14, 14

The Indian Express
Yogeshwar Dutt’s presence in Oversight committee untenable: Bajrang Punia; Nihal Koshie; Mar 1, 23
Former wrestler Babita added to Oversight Committee; ‘one of the names’ wrestlers wanted, says Sarita; Nitin Sharma; Feb 1, 23
Newsmaker | Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh? The politician who ruled akhadas now finding his name in mud; Jan 21, 23
Under fire, Singh digs heels in, disquiet in BJP on action; Liz Mathew, Shyamlal Yadav; Jan 21, 23
For BJP, wrestlers’ protest hits close to home in Haryana;Varinder Bhatia; Jan 20, 23
Controversy mars WFI elections; Jan 30, 12

The Economic Times
'Bahubali' Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh not new to controversies; Rakesh Mohan Chaturvedi; Jan 20, 23

The Hindu
BJP MP accused of harassing wrestlers is a controversial bahubali with a wide fanbase; Mayank Kumar; Jan 21, 23

Outlook
MNS Not To Oppose Pune Visit Of BJP MP Who Sought Raj Thackeray's Apology; Dec 10, 22

Deccan Herald
WFI Sexual Harassment | In Indian wrestling, finesse is always at a premium; Soumitra Bose; Jan 20, 23
Uttar Pradesh government to sponsor Indian wrestling till 2032 Olympics; Aug 26, 21

Hindustan Times
Wrestlers' protest against WFI chief called off: What happened in three days; Aniruddha Dhar; Jan 21, 2023
Under-fire Brij Bhushan says will attend Sunday’s Wrestling Federation AGM; Sharad Deep; Jan 21, 23
The man facing Indian wrestling's greatest rebellion; Sharad Deep; Jan 19, 23

Newslaundry
Fair game? What political control of India’s sports federations tells us; Shivnarayan Rajpurohit; Feb 09, 23
Reporters Without Orders Ep 256: Wrestlers’ protest against WFI chief, Delhi Mayor election; NL Team; Jan 28, 23
Baahubali’, braggart, all-round bigwig: Why WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh thinks he’s above the law; Basant Kumar; Jan 23, 23

DNA Hindi
Wrestler Protest Exclusive: कुश्ती संघ पर कब्जा चाहता है हरियाणा? आसान भाषा में पढ़ें अंदर की पूरी बात; कुलदीप पंवार; Jan 20, 2023

The Pioneer
Wrestlers’ fight for justice; Brijender Singh panwar; Feb 1, 2023

Sportstar
All you need to know about the wrestlers’ protest against WFI top brass at Jantar Mantar; Jonathan Selvaraj; Feb 1, 2023
Bajrang Punia’s former coach Shako Bentinidis slams unprofessional wrestling federation, expresses solidarity with wrestlers; Jan 23, 2023
Wrestling Federation of India dissolves three State associations; MR Praveen Chandran; July 7, 2022

The Times of India
Brijbhushan Sharan Singh: Strongman from Gonda caught off-guard by wrestlers' swift move; Rajiv Srivastava; Jan 22, 2023

The Tribune
Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh no stranger to controversies

BBC
Wrestling Federation of India: Is Indian sport seeing its #MeToo moment?; Rudraneil Sengupta; Feb 1, 2023

Lallantop
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Interview में नक़ल माफिया, ओवैसी, योगी पर क्या बोले?; Feb 21, 2022

Rediff
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik threatens to quit wrestling; March 06, 2023

00:00 Wrestlers Protest at Jantar Mantar
01:20 Bhushan autocracy in the Wrestling Federation
03:26 Rise of Brij Bhushan Singh in Gonda
07:04 The 'Haryana Lobby'
07:50 Complaints against Brij Bhushan
08:57 Crimes & financial irregularities
10:49 Suspension
11:41 Pressure on Anurag Thakur
12:17 How to clean the mess
13:35 Bisbo's Limerick & Sources