Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia say the group of women wrestlers who accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will appeal after a Delhi court acquits him in the sexual harassment case. Following the verdict, both Phogat and Punia publicly stated that the wrestlers have not lost hope and will continue their legal fight. In a statement shared on social media, Phogat said the women’s lawyers have been instructed to appeal the acquittal “as soon as possible.” Times of India also reports that the Delhi court acquits Singh and Vinod Tomar in the matter. According to the reports, a chargesheet was filed by Delhi Police in 2023, alleging offences including sexual harassment, assault and criminal intimidation. The case follows protests by multiple women wrestlers, including Olympic medallists, who alleged misconduct by Singh and demanded action and an independent investigation. Free Press Journal also includes Phogat’s allegation that government and the system had worked from the beginning to protect Singh, though the outlets agree that the immediate next step announced by the wrestlers is an appeal against the court’s decision.
Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia vow to appeal Delhi court acquittal of Brij Bhushan
Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia say the group of women wrestlers who accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will appeal after a Delhi court acquit...
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- A Delhi court acquits Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the wrestlers’ sexual harassment case.
- Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia say the women wrestlers will appeal the verdict in a higher court.
- Phogat says the wrestlers’ lawyers have been instructed to file an appeal.
- Delhi Police filed a chargesheet in 2023 alleging sexual harassment, assault and criminal intimidation.
- Times of India reports the court also acquits Vinod Tomar in the same case.
Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia said the women wrestlers who accused former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment will appeal his acquittal. They said they have not lost hope and vowed to continue the legal fight.
2 hours agoVinesh Phogat has broken her silence after Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was given a clean chit by a Delhi Court in the sexual harassment allegations levelled by the wrestlers. Six female wrestlers had moved to court to file the case against the former BJP MP, including Vinesh Phogat. Now that Singh has been cleared, the two-time CWG medallist has confirmed that they will continue their fight and appeal the decision. "The female wrestlers have instructed their lawyers to appeal against this verdict, and this will be done as soon as possible. We have not lost hope, and the wrestlers will continue their fight," she wrote in a statement on X. The same was shared by fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia on X. pic.twitter.com/iDnAdceZa3— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) August 3, 2026 Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet against Singh in 2023, accusing him of offences including sexual harassment, assault, and criminal intimidation. Several women wrestlers had then protested at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, accusing then-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and misconduct. The wrestlers, including Olympic medallists, demanded action against Singh and sought an independent investigation into their allegations.After the acquittal, Vinesh alleged that right from the start of their case, the government and the system were working together to protect Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Brij Bhushan Singh Gets Delhi Court Clean Chit In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment CaseVinesh Phogat's full statementWe had to summon a great deal of courage to take to the streets and get an FIR registered against a strongman leader of the ruling party. Leveraging his political power and muscle, Brij Bhushan has intimidated many girls into withdrawing their complaints.However, many female wrestlers stood firm and continued the legal battle against Brij Bhushan. We are deeply saddened that the court did not find Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh guilty of the allegations of sexual violence leveled by the female wrestlers.From the very beginning, the entire establishment, the government, and the system have been working to shield Brij Bhushan.The female wrestlers have instructed their lawyers to appeal against this verdict, and this will be done as soon as possible. We have not lost hope, and the wrestlers will continue their fight.
2 hours agoWrestlers will challenge the Delhi court's verdict acquitting Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Vinesh Phogat expressed disappointment and stated the legal battle is far from over. The court acquitted Singh and Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case. Wrestlers have instructed lawyers to file an appeal in a higher court. They have not lost hope and will continue their fight.
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