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WFI withdraws India from World Championship, writes to UWW about government interference

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday withdrew the Indian team from the World Championship, conveying to world governing body, UWW, that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. The senior World Championship in 12 non-Olympic categories is scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania from October 28.

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Still awaiting govt recognition, WFI announces dates of Nationals

NEW DELHI: Still looking for recognition from the sports ministry, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) - headed by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide, Sanjay Singh - has announced the conduct of the Senior National Championships in Bengaluru from Dec 6 to 8. The Nationals will see competition in a…

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PT Usha says regulatory body proposed by sports bill will hurt autonomy, might get IOC reaction

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has raised concerns about some provisions of the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, saying a regulatory authority proposed by it will undermine the autonomy of the IOA and national federations, putting the country at risk of an international suspension.

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Govt proposes relaxation in contentious age and tenure clause

The draft national sports governance bill 2024 allows office-bearer to continue post 70 years extends term provision from 12 to 16 years

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IOA feud: PT Usha convenes SGM amid CEO appointment row, corruption allegations against treasurer

NEW DELHI: PT Usha, the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), has convened a Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 25 to address some pressing issues. Key topics include the appointment of CEO Raghuram Iyer, corruption allegations against treasurer Sahdev Yadav, and questions about the eligibility of certain Executive…

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'Blatant lie': IOA treasurer on PT Usha's non-felicitation of Paris medallists claim

NEW DELHI: A day after Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) president PT Usha alleged that the association's executive council (EC) members had failed to organise a felicitation function for the Paris Games medallists, the sports body's treasurer Sahdev Yadav said on Tuesday that her accusation was a "blatant lie". He said…

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'Vinesh Phogat ne ek Olympic medal ka nuksaan karvaya'

Former India wrestler and 2012 Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt lashed out at Vinesh Phogat for costing India an Olympic medal and portraying a wrong image in front of the country instead of apologizing after her disqualification at the Paris Games.

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IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav threatens legal action against president PT Usha

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) treasurer Sahdev Yadav has threatened legal action against the IOA president PT Usha. This follows after Usha issued a show-cause notice regarding a complaint challenging Yadav's eligibility to hold his position.

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PT Usha show causes VFI's ad-hoc body for unauthorised use of PAN card

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has served a show cause notice to the ad-hoc body of the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) for fraudulently using the national Olympic committee's PAN card to open a bank account.

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Vinesh Phogat backed out? Lawyer Harish Salve reveals what happened after CAS verdict on Paris Olympics controversy

Former India wrestler Vinesh Phogat recently blamed Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and its president, PT Usha, for not offering her support and playing politics at the Paris Olympics after she was disqualified on the morning of her gold-medal match. However, top lawyer Harish Salve, has revealed that Vinesh didn't want…

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Vinesh Phogat owns three cars, repaying a loan, has Rs 1,95,000 cash in hand

Vinesh Phogat, the former Indian wrestler who came back from the Paris Olympics heartbroken after being disqualified, joined the Congress party soon after her return to make her debut in politics.

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'Kiske liye wrestling karu!' Vinesh Phogat lashes out at PT Usha, accuses IOA president of doing politics at Paris Olympics

Vinesh Phogat returned heartbroken from the Paris Olympics after being denied a medal following a failed weigh-in ahead of her gold-medal match. More than a month after that episode, which also forced Vinesh to announce her retirement from the sport, she joined Congress to launch her career in politics.

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HC asks IOA panel to run wrestling body

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday restored the mandate of an ad hoc panel of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to run the affairs of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). It was hearing a plea by celebrated wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and her husband Satyawart…

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No silver lining for Vinesh Phogat

CAS's ad-hoc body dismisses India wrestler's petition for a joint silver in the 50kg freestyle category at Paris Olympics

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Timeline: How Vinesh Phogat's disqualification appeal was dismissed by CAS

NEW DELHI: Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's wait for a 'positive' outcome from her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics, has finally ended after the sports' top court dismissed it on Wednesday.

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Shocked IOA 'exploring further legal options' after CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat's appeal

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Wednesday expressed shock and disappointment after wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification appeal from Olympic Games was quashed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Vinesh Phogat's appeal: WFI hopeful of a favourable CAS verdict

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh stated that the federation wants the judgment to be in their favor because it is their country's medal after the verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 was delayed.

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Vinesh Phogat's appeal: CAS to give decision Saturday evening

NEW DELHI: The appeal filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat against her disqualification from the Olympic finals will be decided by the ad hoc section of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) by 6 p.m. local time (9.30 p.m. IST) on Saturday, as per PTI.

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Vinesh Phogat's CAS verdict before Paris Olympics end

NEW DELHI: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced that it will pronounce its verdict on Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal in the women's 50kg competition at the Paris Olympics before the end of the Games. The multisport event will conclude with the closing ceremony…

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Paris Olympics: Did Vinesh Phogat's support team mishandle weight issue?

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking disqualification from the Paris Olympics hours ahead of her final bout has led to questions regarding what could have gone wrong in her weight management which resulted in India missing out on a possible gold medal.

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Wrestler Antim Panghal faces three-year ban for indiscipline at Paris Olympics: Source

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is set to impose a three-year ban on wrestler Antim Panghal, according to a source who spoke to PTI on Thursday.

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'Your passion and struggle will be remembered': Geeta hails her sister Vinesh Phogat

Geeta Phogat expressed her heartfelt congratulations to her sister Vinesh Phogat as she brought her remarkable wrestling career to a close on Thursday in unfortune circumstances.

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31 hours that broke Vinesh Phogat to the point that she quit wrestling

She couldn't take it anymore. At 5:17 am on Thursday, after a day and a half that almost sucked life out of wrestler Vinesh Phogat and a mere 100 grams outweighed the hopes of 1.5 billion Indians, she decided that this rollercoaster must stop.

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Wrestler Antim Panghal and team to be deported from Paris for disciplinary breach

NEW DELHI: In a major embarrassment for India, Antim Panghal and her entire entourage is being deported from Paris following a major disciplinary breach where the wrestler handed her official accreditation to her younger sibling.

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Hema Malini SLAMMED for 'mocking' Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat over disqualification from Paris Olympics 2024; Twitterati call comment 'shameful'

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 has sparked outrage and disappointment across the country. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed that Phogat failed to make weight for the women's 50kg freestyle final, where she was set to compete against Sarah Hildebrandt of the United States.

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