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Vinesh accuses WFI chief of trying to end her Olympic dream; fears doping conspiracy

World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat on April 12 accused the Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh of trying to stop her from competing in the Olympic Qualifiers

The Hindu

Delhi HC seeks response of Centre on WFI's plea challenging its suspension

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs (MYAS) in a plea of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging its suspension. Read further on Dynamite News:

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High Court asks sports ministry to respond to Wrestling Federation of India's plea challenging suspension

The Delhi High Court has called for the Centre's response regarding a petition filed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), challenging its suspension.

The Times of India

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Delhi court reserves order on framing of charges against Brij Bhushan in sexual harassment case

A Delhi court reserved its order on framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Narendra Modi to oust people like Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against "oppressors" such as Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Indian sports, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, the protesting duo, criticised the IOA's recent decision to return wrestling's administrative control to the controversy-ridden national federation during their statement on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan’s aide Sanjay Singh gets control of WFI

NEW DELHI: It’s back to square one for Indian wrestling. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc panel formed to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI, giving full control of the sport to the federation headed by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s close side, Sanjay Singh.

The Times of India

IOA dissolves ad-hoc panel, reinstates WFI

Indian Olympic Association dissolves ad-hoc committee, clearing way for Wrestling Federation of India to take charge.

The Hindu

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IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, handing complete control back to Wrestling Federation of India.

The Hindu

Wrestling Federation of India to take charge after IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Monday the dissolution of the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, stating that there was no longer a necessity for its existence following the reinstatement of the national federation, which now assumes full administrative control of the sport.

The Times of India

Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya eliminated from Paris Olympics qualification race

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya, both Tokyo Games medalists, faced elimination from Paris Olympics qualification after losing in their respective bouts during the selection trials held in Sonepat, Haryana for upcoming international tournaments.

The Times of India

All set for wrestling trials for Asian championships and Asian Olympic Games qualifier

IOA ad-hoc committee conducts selection trials for Asian championships and Olympic qualifiers amid controversies and court orders.

The Hindu

United World Wrestling backs Wrestling Federation of India

UWW supports Wrestling Federation of India for Asian championships and Olympic Games qualifier entries, rejecting IOA's ad-hoc committee.

The Hindu

Wrestling Federation of India to allow only 'genuine' wrestlers to compete at trials

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday announced that wrestlers from their respective original states will be permitted to participate in the upcoming trials.

The Times of India

Antim given relief to compete in one final trial

WFI grants Antim Panghal special treatment in Olympic trials; wrestling federation to hold special general meeting in March.

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Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, WFI on Bajrang Punia, other wrestlers plea challenging circular to conduct selection trials

The bench of Justice Sachin Datta sought the response from all respondents and listed March 7, 2024, for a detailed hearing. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Delhi HC asks Centre, WFI to reply to wrestlers' plea against federation elections

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought responses of the Centre and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on a petition filed by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian for declaring as illegal the December 2023 elections held by the sports body…

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Delhi HC to hear on Monday wrestlers' plea against WFI elections

The Delhi High Court will on Monday hear a petition by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian seeking to set aside and declare as illegal the elections held by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bajrang Punia, others wrestlers move Delhi HC against WFI, challenge its circular to conduct selection trials

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vines Phogat and Satyawrat Kadiyan have moved the Delhi High Court against the WFI. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bajrang Punia refuses to appear in selection trials under WFI, moves court against selection competition

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has declined the Wrestling Federation of India's invitation to participate in the upcoming national trials. Instead, he has filed an urgent joint petition in the Delhi High Court, seeking a stay on the selection competition scheduled for March 10-11.

The Times of India

National camp for senior wrestlers to begin after trials: WFI

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is gearing up for the senior National camp after almost 15 months with Delhi likely to replace Patiala as the venue because of the ongoing farmers' protest.

The Times of India

Will ask Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi to forget everything and start preparing for trials: WFI president Sanjay Singh

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has extended reassurances to the protesting wrestlers, asserting their inclusion in the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers trials to be held in Maharashtra.

The Hindu

Global wrestling governing body lifts India suspension, asks WFI not to discriminate against protesting wrestlers

Wrestling's world governing body lifts suspension on India, but guarantees needed to prevent discrimination against protesting wrestlers.

The Hindu

Wrestling trials for Olympic qualifiers and Asian wrestling championships postponed

The selection trials for Olympic qualifiers and Asian wrestling championships in Kolkata have been postponed to March 10 and 11.

The Hindu

Top wrestlers to test themselves ahead of Olympic qualifiers

Top wrestlers of India will compete in the National wrestling championships in Jaipur ahead of the Olympic qualifiers.

The Times of India

Sexual harassment case: Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh seeks discharge claiming delay in reporting offence

NEW DELHI: Accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers, BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday sought to be discharged from the case, arguing there was delay in reporting of alleged offences and contradictions in statements of the complaints.

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