Breaking her silence while the matter remains under sub-judice, Phogat also issued a firm warning to the Central Government and the Sports Ministry about the upcoming National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, which is the stronghold of Brij Bhushan.
The Pro Wrestling League has unveiled a new official logo ahead of its fifth season, signalling a major revival after a seven-year hiatus. The league, backed by ONO Media, is set to return to action in January 2026.
She explained that during that time, speaking out could have jeopardized her career, so she focused on her training and competing internationally, despite the difficult environment.
"I am returning my Padmashree award to the Prime Minister. This is just my letter to say. This is my statement," read a post shared by the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist wrestler on X, formerly Twitter.
Sanjay, a close associate of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan became the new WFI president with his panel winning 13 of the 15 posts in the elections here on Thursday.
The decision stems from the transfer of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal of Rouse Avenue Court, who had previously presided over the case
IOA appointed former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Mahesh Mittal Kumar as the returning officer to conduct the impending WFI elections on July 4
I am ready to undergo narco test, polygraph test, or lie detector test, but my condition is that Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia should also undergo these tests with me, said Brij Bhushan
We all five had match tickets and we were going to watch the game. Delhi Police took our tickets first, then we were taken to an uncertain location," Sakshi Malik told
