Wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia say they are disappointed with a court verdict related to allegations against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. In their reactions, the wrestlers state that they will appeal the decision in a higher court. Phogat also alleges that Singh intimidated girls and used power, reflecting the case’s broader accusations raised during the wrestlers’ protests. Both outlets report that the athletes express dissatisfaction with the outcome and confirm their intention to pursue the matter through the legal system. The reports present the response as part of an ongoing effort to challenge the verdict rather than accepting it. Details of the court’s reasoning and specific charges are not included in the provided summaries, but the articles agree on the wrestlers’ decision to seek review and on Phogat’s account of intimidation and misuse of authority. The appeal is presented as the next step following the current verdict.
Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers plan appeal after court verdict in Brij Bhushan case
Wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia say they are disappointed with a court verdict related to allegations against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh....
- Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia express disappointment with a court verdict in the Brij Bhushan case.
- The wrestlers say they will appeal the verdict in a higher court.
- Phogat alleges Brij Bhushan intimidated girls and used power.
- The reports describe the verdict as not accepted by the athletes involved.
- The wrestlers’ statements are linked to allegations raised during their protests.
Wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia expressed disappointment and confirmed plans to appeal the verdict in a higher court.
9 hours agoWrestlers including Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia expressed disappointment and confirmed plans to appeal the verdict in a higher court.
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