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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 · Mar 8, 2024

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 · Mar 6, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

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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:

Dynamite News · Mar 4, 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, 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:

Dynamite News · Mar 1, 2024

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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 · Feb 29, 2024

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 · Feb 29, 2024

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 Times of India · Feb 16, 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

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 · Feb 9, 2024

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 · Feb 2, 2024

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.

The Times of India · Feb 2, 2024

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The Times of India · Jan 30, 2024

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry issued a stern warning of legal consequences against suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh. The ministry deemed Sanjay's recent claims, specifically regarding government recognition of WFI, as "absolutely baseless and mischievous."

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2024

Only National Wrestling Championship organised by us will be genuine: IOA ad-hoc panel

NEW DELHI: A day after suspended WFI asserted that only the national federation has the mandate to organise the National Championships, the IOA-appointed ad-hoc panel said only the tournament organised by it will be considered "genuine".

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2024

Putting on hold decision to approach court but will go ahead with senior Nationals: WFI EC

NEW DELHI: The newly-elected executive committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday struck a conciliatory note with the government after offering to initiate dialogues with the sports ministry for the revocation of its suspension while putting on hold decision to approach the court seeking relief.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

WFI seeks suspension of revocation through dialogue, puts legal challenge on hold

The Wrestling Federation of India plans to seek dialogue with the Sports Ministry to lift its suspension.

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The Hindu · Jan 15, 2024

WFI to go ahead with EC meeting on January 16, set to ratify decisions taken during AGM

The suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will go ahead with its Executive Committee meeting in New Delhi and has vowed not to budge from its decision to host the national championships despite the Sports Ministry issuing a warning against it.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

WFI to challenge its suspension next week, calls EC meeting on January 16

WFI to challenge suspension in court & call Executive Committee meeting to discuss way forward. Ad-hoc panel to conduct Senior Nationals & Age Group Championships.

The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024

Wrestling Federation of India to challenge suspension, calls for executive committee meeting

NEW DELHI: In a defiant move against the suspension imposed by the Sports Ministry, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has declared its intent to challenge the government's decision in court next week. The suspension, issued on December 24, alleged violations of the National Sports Code and the WFI constitution,…

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

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 Times of India · Jan 3, 2024

We don't have any issues if WFI comes back without Sanjay Singh: Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has expressed her reservations regarding the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), specifically urging the exclusion of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-loyalist Sanjay Singh from the body.

The Times of India · Jan 3, 2024

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 · Jan 2, 2024

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".

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