# Brij Bhushan says Hooda family conspired after WFI election win

2026-08-10T11:25:15+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday alleged that a conspiracy was hatched against him by the Hooda family after he defeated Congress leader Deepender Hooda in the wrestling body's election. Speaking a week after a Delhi court acquitted him in a sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers, Singh claimed wrestlers were pressured to speak against him. The court had cited lack of evidence, noting contradictions in testimonies and two complainants who said they were forced to make allegations. Vinesh Phogat said the women will appeal.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/hooda-familys-conspiracy-after-deepender-lost-wfi-polls-brij-bhushan-on-sexual-harassment-case-4105556>
- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/10/brij-bhushan-calls-sexual-harassment-case-a-conspiracy-after-wfi-poll-win-over-deepender-hooda>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/wrestling/akhada-political-links-brij-bhushan-singh-reacts-to-acquittal-in-sexual-harassment-case-alleges-conspiracy/articleshow/133092256.cms>
- thefederal.com <https://thefederal.com/category/news/brij-bhushan-case-complaints-appeared-false-and-fabricated-delhi-court-253100>
- livelaw.in <https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/brij-bhushan-acquittal-court-cites-long-silence-of-women-wrestlers-their-cordial-relations-with-accused-contradictions-545116>

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