From Wrestlers' Protests To Governing Body's Suspension: A Timeline

Wrestlers begin protest at Jantar Mantar, accusing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharad Singh of sexual exploitation and intimidation in January.

The Sports Ministry today suspended the newly elected governing body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), accusing it of ignoring rules by hastily announcing championships.

Following is the timeline of the chain of events up till the suspension of the WFI:

January 18: Wrestlers begin protest at Jantar Mantar, accuse WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual exploitation and intimidation, demand his resignation and dissolution of the WFI.