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Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to protest WFI election results.

The Hindu

Another opportunity: On the Wrestling Federation of India and reforms

The mess in the Wrestling Federation of India has laid bare everything that plagues sports administration in India

The Hindu

Wrestling Federation of India timeline | From allegations, elections to suspension

A timeline of the chain of events leading to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the Sports Ministry

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Timeline and drama of Wrestling Federation of India elections

NEW DELHI: Following is the timeline of the chain of events up till the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sunday by the Sports Ministry.

The Times of India

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan meets BJP chief Nadda, says ‘done with wrestling’

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh steps down, Sports Ministry suspends WFI, new body elected, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik protest.

The Hindu

Sakshi Malik quits wrestling after Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes WFI chief

Sakshi Malik retires from wrestling in protest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist winning WFI election. Bajrang and Vinesh Phogat express disappointment.

The Hindu

Bajrang takes a tumble; Aman, Sonam and Kiran claim bronze

HANGZHOU: Bajrang Punia was offered exemption from the selection trials for the Asian Games on the grounds that the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist was the country's best bet for a gold in the men's freestyle 65kg competition at the Hangzhou.

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Hima Das provisionally suspended by NADA for three whereabout failures in 12 months

Hima Das provisionally suspended by NADA for 3 whereabout failures in 12 months. Max 2-yr ban, min 1-yr, depending on fault. WADA rules: 3 whereabouts failures in 12 months constitute anti-doping rule violation. Bhawna Jat, Seema Bisla, Vinesh Phogat also issued notices by NADA.

The Hindu

'Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi are responsible': Brij Bhushan Singh on Wrestling Federation of India's suspension

NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh placed blame on prominent wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik for the suspension of the federation. This suspension comes as a severe blow ahead of major sporting events like the Asian Games, World Wrestling Championships, and…

The Times of India

Wrestler Antim Panghal wins World Championships trials; Divya Kakran, Sarita Mor strike back

NEW DELHI: Antim Panghal reaffirmed her status as one of the country's top wrestlers by winning the World Championships trials in Patiala on Friday, while Divya Kakran and Sarita Mor rebounded from disappointing losses in the Asian Games trials to secure seats in the global competition.

The Times of India

'Whatever command khap gives...': Bajrang Punia hints at withdrawal from Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia on Thursday hinted at the possibility of pulling out from the upcoming Asian Games.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat is a good wrestler but I will try to do better than her: Antim Panghal

NEW DELHI: Fast rising Antim Panghal, who became the first Indian woman wrestler to win back-to-back U20 World titles, on Thursday said her endeavour would be to grow into an athlete who would do better than her decorated senior Vinesh Phogat.

The Times of India

Wrestling: After back-to-back junior world titles, Antim now targets success at senior level

Antim Panghal aims to do better than Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia after defending her U-20 World Championships title. She is confident of continuing the momentum and is preparing for the Asian Games. Despite the tough workload and expectations, she is determined to raise her level and work harder to…

The Hindu

Meet the golden girls of Indian wrestling

Antim Panghal doesn't give up easily. Recently, the 19-year-old raised her voice when Vinesh Phogat was directly given an Asian Games ticket by the ad hoc committee looking after the day-to-day affairs of Wrestling Federation of India. Antim and her family protested outside the office of the Indian Olympic Association…

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Asian Games | Vinesh pulls out due to knee injury, clears way for Antim Panghal's inclusion

“The doctor has said that unfortunately, surgery is the only option for me to recover,” Phogat wrote.

The Times of India

Trials for World Championships on August 25-26 in Patiala; no wrestler gets exemption

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc panel, after a period of uncertainty, has officially confirmed the dates for the wrestling World Championships trials as August 25-26, taking place in Patiala.

The Times of India

Protesting wrestlers’ bid to renew agitation thwarted by Delhi Police

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik’s bid to renew their agitation following fears of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-backed panel sweeping the upcoming federation (WFI) elections was thwarted by Delhi Police after it invoked Section 144 CrPC in areas nearby Rajghat – the venue chosen by the grapplers…

The Times of India

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat making efforts to ensure Sanjay Singh doesn't become WFI chief: Source

NEW DELHI: India's top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik are reportedly making a last-ditch effort to ensure Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's close aide, Sanjay Singh, does not become the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief.

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NADA Test: Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first five months

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja gave dope samples thrice between January and May this year, making him the most tested cricketer during this period

The Times of India

WFI elections: Brij Bhushan on mind, wrestlers seek government's help

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the much-awaited Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) elections next week, the group of protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Jitender Kinha, are busy holding closed-door meetings with high-ranking government officials at Shastri Bhawan and Sports Authority of India's (SAI) headquarters here.

The Times of India

Trials for wrestling World Championships likely after elected body takes charge

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee for wrestling, constituted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), is considering leaving the responsibility of organising trials for the World Championships to the newly elected office-bearers of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose Worlds trials: IOA's ad-hoc panel member

NEW DELHI: The proposal to withdraw Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from India's Asian Games squad if they lose the upcoming trials for the World Championships will be presented to the IOA's ad-hoc panel, as stated by a member of the committee on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose Worlds trials: Ad-hoc panel member

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat to be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose World Championship trials, said IOA ad-hoc panel. Punia, Phogat, four others had sought time till August 10. IOA panel exempted them, triggering angry reactions

The Times of India

We did not run away from trials; good to see youngsters fighting for their rights: Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, facing criticism for accepting exemption from the Asian Games trials, expressed their disappointment at being dragged to court by young wrestlers.

The Times of India

Sakshi Malik, Sangeeta Phogat out of Asiad reckoning after skipping trials

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with exemptions granted to Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Saturday, the day the selection trials were held at the Indira Gandhi (IG) indoor stadium here.

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