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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

Wrestling trials | Vinesh demands to compete in 50kg and 53kg categories, wins in the lighter division

Vinesh Phogat competes in two Olympic weights, wins in 50kg, challenges for Paris Olympic trials in 53kg.

The Hindu

Vinesh Phogat stalls Olympic trials, seeks written assurance for 53kg category

NEW DELHI: Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has stirred controversy at the selection trials for the Paris Olympics by demanding a written assurance from authorities regarding a final trial in the women's 53kg weight class.

The Times of India

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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…

The Times of India

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 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

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

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Vinesh Phogat wins 55kg category gold in National Wrestling Championships

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat, the Asian Games gold medallist, secured the 55kg gold at the Senior National Wrestling Championships, organised by the ad-hoc committee of the Indian Olympic Association in Jaipur on Sunday.

The Times of India

National wrestling championships | I am competing here to get some exposure after the injury: Vinesh Phogat

Two-time World championships bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat makes a comeback to competitive wrestling after injury and injustice.

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 Hindu

WFI without Sanjay Singh is acceptable to us: Sakshi Malik

Sakshi Malik insists no issues with new WFI if Sanjay Singh is kept away; protesters accuse her, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat of ruining their careers.

The Hindu

Wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar: Junior wrestlers blame Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat for career setbacks

NEW DELHI: Hundreds of junior wrestlers gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to voice their protest against the loss of a crucial year in their wrestling careers in a surprising turn of events.

The Times of India

Several grapplers seek world body's intervention in resolving wrestling crisis in India

NEW DELHI: Several international medal-winning wrestlers from different states have approached the world governing body UWW, requesting its intervention for restoration of the suspended WFI and accused Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik of orchestrating a "fake agitation".

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards

NEW DELHI: Four days after announcing her decision to return her Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards, Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat left her honours on a pavement at Kartavya Path here on Saturday evening.

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Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards, leaves them at Kartavya Path

NEW DELHI: In yet another twist in the ongoing wrestlers vs WFI crisis, star India grappler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.

The Times of India

Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of Brij Bhushan's residence

NEW DELHI: The scandal-hit Wrestling Federation of India on Friday moved its office out of the residence of former president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu

Government didn’t follow ‘proper procedure’ while suspending WFI, will challenge in court: Sanjay

Newly-elected WFI president Sanjay Singh challenges Sports Ministry's suspension of wrestling national body in court.

The Hindu

IOA forms three-member ad-hoc panel to run WFI

IOA forms 3-member ad-hoc committee to run Wrestling Federation of India following suspension.

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Watch: Rahul Gandhi meets Bajrang amid row over Sanjay Singh's election as WFI chief

NEW DELHI: Amid the WFI suspension by the Sports Ministry and country's leading wrestlers returning their awards, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday morning met Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers in Jhajjar.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award in protest; J&K civilians speak of torture by troops in Rajouri, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 27, 2023

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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

The Times of India

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 Hindu

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.

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