Delhi court to pass order on framing charge against Brij Bhushan Singh on May 10 Delhi court to decide on framing charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case. The Hindu · May 7, 2024
Nada suspends Bajrang Punia for not giving sample for dope test NEW DELHI: National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada) has provisionally suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia, four-time World Championships medallist and Tokyo Olympics bronze winner, for his refusal to give his urine sample to dope control officers during the recent selection trials in Sonepat. The Times of India · May 6, 2024
‘Never refused to give my sample’: Bajrang Punia responds after NADA suspends him Bajrang Punia faces provisional suspension for refusing dope test, WFI plans to write to WADA on the matter. The Hindu · May 5, 2024
NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for not giving dope sample The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia indefinitely, a move that could potentially jeopardise his bid to compete in the Paris Olympics, which is scheduled to be held later this year. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 5, 2024
BJP fields Brij Bhushan's son Karan from Kaiserganj seat for Lok Sabha polls The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday declared former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son Karan Bhushan Singh as its candidate from the seat for the Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 2, 2024
Brij Bhushan Singh case: Delhi Court fixes May 7 for passing of order on framing of charges, dismisses further probe plea The Delhi Court on Friday dismissed an application moved by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, seeking further investigation and placing of a call record details of a coach and fixed May 7, 2024, for pronouncement of order on 'framing of charge' in the matter related to Sexual Harassment levelled… Dynamite News · Apr 26, 2024
Will work for the welfare of wrestlers, says Narsingh Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI Athletes’ Commission The Hindu · Apr 25, 2024
Decision on wrestling trials for Paris Olympics after last Qualifier in Istanbul WFI to decide on Olympic trials after Istanbul qualifier, considering quota places and disappointing Bishkek results. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav elected chairman of Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Maintaining weight will be a challenge for next four months, says Vinesh Phogat Vinesh Phogat overcomes challenges to secure Olympic quota in 50kg category, determined to win medal at Paris Games. The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024
Battle-hardened Vinesh Phogat secures Paris Olympics quota Two-time World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat, a leading face of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, secured on Saturday the quota place for the Paris Games, defeating Kazakhstan’s Laura Ganikyzy in the women’s 50kg semifinals of the Asian Olympic qualifiers in Bishkek. The Times of India · Apr 21, 2024
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
Delhi court defers order on framing charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is expected to announce its decision on April 26 regarding whether to frame charges against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former head of the Wrestling Federation of India and a BJP MP, in a sexual harassment case filed by six female wrestlers. The Times of India · Apr 18, 2024
Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed among 100 most influential people by Time magazine NEW DELHI: Sakshi Malik, an Olympic medallist Indian wrestler, has been recognised by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of 2024. The Times of India · Apr 17, 2024
The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024 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
Dynamite News · Apr 9, 2024 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:
The Times of India · Apr 9, 2024 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 Hindu · Apr 4, 2024 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 Times of India · Mar 19, 2024 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 · Mar 18, 2024 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 Hindu · Mar 18, 2024 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 · Mar 18, 2024 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 Times of India · Mar 18, 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 10, 2024 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 Hindu · Mar 9, 2024 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.