Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat accuses WFI chief of sexual misconduct

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat accuses WFI chief of sexual misconduct- PublishedProtests have intensified in India after a top Indian athlete accused the chief of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and other coaches of sexually harassing women wrestlers for years.Vinesh Phogat has alleged that at least 10 woman wrestlers confessed to her that they were sexually exploited by WFI president Brij Bhushan Singh.But Phogat and other women athletes said they would not compete in international tournaments unless Mr Singh was removed from the post.The 28-year-old, who belongs to a family of international female wrestlers, is also a vocal critic of the sexist attitudes towards women in sports - in 2021, she told BBC Sports how she faced sexist remarks growing up and overcame gender stereotypes to forge a successful career as a professional athlete.Read more India stories from the BBC:- The maverick Indian who became US strip club king- How a baffling census delay is hurting Indians- Indian passenger filmed Nepal plane's last moments- India aim to end 45-year drought for Hockey World Cup- 'Road to recovery has begun' after crash - Pant- Is India seeing a decline in violence?"

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