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Vinesh Phogat Says She Is One of the Victims in Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment Case: 'I Did Not Want to Speak while...'
- On Sunday, wrestler Vinesh Phogat revealed she is one of six women who filed sexual harassment complaints against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, breaking silence despite the ongoing court case.
- Phogat expressed concerns about competing in the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, scheduled for May 10 to 12, citing Brij Bhushan's influence at the venue and alleged ability to manipulate results.
- "I don't think I will be able to give my 100% there," Phogat said, describing mental pressure competing in a hostile environment; she warned the government would be responsible for any untoward incidents involving her team.
- Responding to these allegations, WFI President Sanjay Singh pledged to "personally guarantee" her safety in Gonda while urging the Congress MLA not to politicize the pending court case.
- The tournament serves as a key qualification step for the 2026 Asian Games, and Phogat urged media and sports fans to attend to ensure transparency: "Whatever the truth is, it should come to the whole country.
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Vinesh Phogat Says She Is One Of Six Who Accused Brij Bhushan Of Sexual Harassment
Ahead of the comeback in the ranking tournament in Gonda, Vinesh Phogat said she is one of six wrestlers who accused former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, identifying herself in the ongoing case. She also questioned fairness in the trials, alleging influence linked to him
·New Delhi, India
Read Full ArticleVinesh Phogat says she is one of the victims in Brij Bhushan sexual harassment case: 'I did not want to speak while...'
Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was one of the central figures in the 2023 Wrestlers' Protest, made a stunning revelation in the sexual harassment case against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a video shared on social media on Sunday.
·Mumbai, India
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right6Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
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43% Right
L 29%
C 28%
R 43%
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