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Bajrang, Sakshi meet Thakur requesting him to debar Sanjay Singh from contesting WFI polls

The much-awaited WFI elections are scheduled to be held on December 21 during its General Body Meeting and the results will be declared on the same day itself. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Wrestler Bajrang Punia gets bail in criminal defamation case

A Delhi court granted bail to wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday in a criminal defamation case filed by coach Naresh Dahiya, who had accused the top wrestler of damaging his reputation with a statement made during the protest against federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

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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Hangzhou Asian Games | Aman fights his way to bronze as Bajrang finishes without a medal

Aman Sehrawat booked his Asian Games ticket the hard way but there was always a question whether he would be as good as Ravi Dahiya, Olympic silver medalist and the man who rules in his weight category. On October 6, the 20-year old proved he was with a bronze in…

The Hindu

Asian Games: Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia falls short in semifinals

NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events, Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia suffered a defeat in the semifinals of the Asian Games, losing 1-8 to Iran's Rahman Amouzadkhalili. Bajrang Punia, a two-time world champion, had a less than ideal build-up to the tournament, with controversy surrounding his selection and protests…

The Times of India

'Ab ki baar, 100 paar': Will India make their motto come true and breach the 100-medal mark in Hangzhou?

NEW DELHI: India went to Hangzhou with a 653 member strong contingent for the ongoing 19th edition of the Asian Games in China, their biggest contingent ever, with an ambitious goal of making it the best ever Games for the country.

The Times of India

Hungry for gold: Can India score a century of medals at Asian Games?

Powered by world class athletes like Neeraj Chopra, India's largest-ever contingent of 655 is all set for a record medal haul at the 19th Asian Games.

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Delhi court grants wrestler Bajrang Punia exemption from personal appearance in defamation case

Bajrang Punia granted exemption from personal appearance in criminal defamation case by Delhi court. Punia had gone to Kyrgyzstan for practice sessions and Asian Games. Complaint filed by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya against Punia for alleged defamatory remarks at press conference.

The Hindu

Delhi court grants Bajrang Punia exemption from personal appearance in defamation case

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has granted wrestler Bajrang Punia an exemption from personal appearance for the day in a criminal defamation complaint filed against him by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya.

The Times of India

Wrestling Trials: Aman Sehrawat books World Championship berth, Olympian Deepak Punia skips trials

PATIALA: Aman Sehrawat asserted his supremacy in the men's 57kg free-style category as he clinched a World Championship berth while seasoned Olympian Deepak Punia skipped the national trials, here on Saturday.

The Times of India

'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 Bajrang Punia in 634-strong India squad for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Wrestler Bajrang Punia was on Friday included in the 634-strong India squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games which will run from September 23 till October 8.

The Times of India

India to send 634 athletes to Asian Games; Bajrang figures in list

India to send 634 sportspersons to Hangzhou Asian Games, surpassing 2018 Jakarta's 572. Track and field events have 34 men and 31 women, 44 footballers, 36 hockey players, 30 shooters, 33 sailors, 2 kurash, 1 gymnast, and 15 each in men's and women's cricket teams. Wrestler Bajrang Punia and Antim…

The Hindu

'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.

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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 Times of India

Sports ministry clears Bajrang and Deepak Punia's proposals for foreign training

NEW DELHI: The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Sports Ministry has approved the requests put forth by wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Deepak Punia to be excused from the World Championships trials after receiving the necessary fitness certificates, permitting them to train abroad until the Asian Games.

The Times of India

SAI wants Bajrang Punia to attend Worlds trials or give fitness certificate

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has requested Bajrang Punia, an Olympic-medalist wrestler, to participate in the upcoming trials for the World Championships or furnish a fitness certificate if he intends to seek an exemption from the evaluation scheduled this week in Patiala.

The Times of India

Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia to skip World Championships; SAI ask for reasons for missing trials

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia — one of the leading faces of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh — and reigning Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medallist (86kg), Deepak Punia have both decided to skip the senior World Championships in Belgrade, which is a…

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Wrestling ad-hoc body not to change criteria for Worlds trials after injury to Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: The IOA-constituted ad-hoc committee for wrestling has decided not alter the criteria for the upcoming trials to select the team for the next month's World Championships in Belgrade.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

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