Sakshi Malik
IndiaathleteFemaleb. 19927.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sakshi Malik is an accomplished Indian wrestler who made history by winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming a source of inspiration for many young athletes in India. In 2023, she joined fellow wrestlers in protests against Brij Bhushan Singh, the former WFI president, voicing serious allegations of sexual harassment. Malik's involvement in these protests has amplified the call for accountability and reform in Indian sports, particularly regarding the treatment of female athletes.
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Sakshi Malik was one of the wrestlers who staged a 36-day sit-in at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
Wrestlers to challenge Brij Bhushan's acquittal; Vinesh, Bajrang say 'legal battle far from over' | More sports NewsIndia· 2026-08-04
Sakshi Malik's inspiring story is featured in the kickoff of Game On Season 1.
IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant's front-flip celebration after Leeds century goes viral - Watch | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-21
Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik’s inspiring story.
IND vs ENG: Did Shubman Gill break rules during the first Test? ICC rulebook provides clarity | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-21
Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik’s inspiring story.
'I've been in this industry since 2019': RJ Mahvash, linked with Yuzvendra Chahal, shuts down trolls | Off the field NewsIndia· 2025-06-21
Sakshi Malik's inspiring story is featured in Game On Season 1.
IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant surpasses MS Dhoni, Kumar Sangakkara to become first in Asia to... | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-21
Sakshi Malik’s inspiring story is featured in Game On Season 1.
Paris DL: 88.16m! Neeraj Chopra clinches first Diamond League victory in two years - Watch the throw here | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-06-21
Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik’s inspiring story.
Shocker! Australia drop star batter after WTC final defeat against South Africa | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-20
Sakshi Malik's inspiring story is featured in Game On Season 1.
IND vs ENG: Alastair Cook's big statement on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma exit - 'Now there's a clean slate in Indian dressing room' | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-19
Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik’s inspiring story.
IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant eyes MS Dhoni's massive record; Leeds Test to start on June 20 | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-19
Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik’s inspiring story.
‘Kyu nahi ho rahi acting?’: Aamir Khan trolled for mimicking Magnus Carlsen’s Norway Chess viral outburst – Watch | Off the field NewsIndia· 2025-06-19
Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik’s inspiring story.
India vs England: Geoffrey Boycott says 'Rohit Sharma won't be missed as much as Virat Kohli', urges England to tone down Bazball | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-18
Wrestler Sakshi Malik told the BBC at the time that she believed 'the player was pressurised into withdrawing the charges'.
India's ex-wrestling chief cleared in minor's sexual harassment case
United Kingdom· 2025-05-27
Sakshi Malik joined other wrestlers in protesting against Brij Bhushan Singh's alleged sexual harassment.
'I think 99.9% of people are happy with the decision': Brij Bhushan Singh reacts to WFI ban lift | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-03-13