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Indian wrestling chief acquitted, wrestlers plan appeal

An Indian court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former head of the wrestling federation, of sexual harassment and stalking charges. Female wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have pledged to appeal the decision.

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