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Vinesh Phogat, Reetika, Anshu Malik secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

NEW DELHI: Making a triumphant return to the international arena after leading a prolonged protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat secured a Paris Olympics quota in the women's 50kg category at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Saturday.

The Times of India · Apr 20, 2024

Vinesh Phogat secures women's 50kg Paris Olympics quota for India

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat continued her dominance on Saturday, securing a quota for the Paris Olympics in the women's 50kg category without conceding a single point at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

The Times of India · Apr 20, 2024

Vinesh, Reetika, Mansi and Anshu inch closer to Paris Olympics qualification

Vinesh Phogat dominates in Bishkek, one win away from securing Paris Olympics quota, along with Anshu Malik and Reetika.

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024

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 · Mar 18, 2024

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 · Mar 11, 2024

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 · Mar 11, 2024

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 · Mar 4, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · Mar 3, 2024

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 · Feb 29, 2024

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 · Feb 13, 2024