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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 Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

We will explain our position to government and seek revocation of suspension: WFI chief Sanjay Singh

NEW DELHI: Amid the Sports Ministry's decision to suspend WFI till further orders and simultaneous instructions to IOA to constitute an ad-hoc panel to control and manage the affairs of the body, its chief Sanjay Singh on Sunday said he will seek revocation of the suspension as no rules were…

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

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 Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

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Sports Ministry asks IOA to form ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs

NEW DELHI: After suspending the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India on Sunday, the Sports Ministry has requested the Indian Olympic Association to constitute an ad-hoc committee to manage and control the affairs of the governing body.

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

Our fight is not with the government, says Sakshi Malik after Centre suspends WFI

NEW DELHI: Former wrestler Sakshi Malik, who quit the sport after the formation of the newly-elected WFI, lauded the sports ministry's Sunday's decision to suspend the body till further orders but pointed out she hasn't seen anything in writing yet.

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

I'm done with wrestling, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

NEW DELHI: Amid the sports ministry's decision to suspend newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India, its former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday said he is 'done' with the sport.

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

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Sports Ministry suspends newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India led by Sanjay Singh

Sports Ministry suspends Wrestling Federation of India body led by Sanjay Singh for disregarding rules & regulations.

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India body

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sunday until further notice following an abrupt announcement of the national championships by the newly-elected body.

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

Sanjay Singh Suspended from the post of WFI President by Sports Ministry

Newly elected Sanjay Singh Suspended from president post of WFI. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 24, 2023

PM should break his silence on Wrestling Federation fiasco: VHR

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Just because I am close to...: New WFI president Sanjay Singh says he's not a dummy candidate

NEW DELHI: Amid Sakshi Malik's shock retirement and Bajrang Punia and Virender Yadav returning their Padma Shri awards, newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh on Saturday, slammed the wrestlers for engaging in politics over his appointment.

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2023

Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh to return Padma Shri over WFI president election

Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh Yadav returns Padma Shri in solidarity with wrestlers such as Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and others protesting WFI election.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

WFI elections: Virender Singh Yadav to return Padma Shri award

NEW DELHI: A day after Bajrang Punia gave Prime Minister Narendra Modi his Padma Shri Award back, gold medallist from the 2005 Summer Deaflympics Virender Singh Yadav declared he would follow suit in protest against Sanjay Singh, a close aide of Brij Bhushan Singh, being chosen to lead the Wrestling…

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2023

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The Times of India · Dec 22, 2023

Bajrang Punia leaves his Padma Shri Award outside PM Modi's residence

NEW DELHI: Following the appointment of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh as the WFI chief, Bajrang Punia made a bold statement by announcing the return of his Padma Shri Award. He headed towards PM Narendra Modi's residence, aiming to express his discontent.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2023

'Personal call': Yogeshwar Dutt on Sakshi Malik's retirement

NEW DELHI: Former Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt expressed that an athlete's decision to retire is deeply personal, labeling it as the most poignant phase in a player's career. He shared these sentiments following wrestler Sakshi Malik's announcement of retirement from the sport.

The Hindu · Dec 22, 2023

Bajrang Punia writes to PM Modi, says he is returning Padma Shri in protest

Bajrang Punia returns Padma Shri award in protest against election of Sanjay Singh as WFI president

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023

India’s Sakshi Malik quits over election of new wrestling federation chief

Top wrestler quits the sport after Indian wrestling body replaces president accused of sexual abuse with his close ally.

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Dynamite News · Dec 21, 2023

Olympic medallist Sakshi quits wrestling after Brij Bhushan loyalist becomes WFI chief

Sanjay, a close associate of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan became the new WFI president with his panel winning 13 of the 15 posts in the elections here on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Sakshi Malik quits wrestling after Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes WFI chief

Sakshi Malik retires from wrestling in protest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist winning WFI election. Bajrang and Vinesh Phogat express disappointment.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

WFI elections: Sanjay Singh becomes new president as Brij Bhushan loyalists sweep the polls

Sanjay Singh elected Wrestling Federation of India president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh camp wins 13 of 15 posts, paving way for lifting UWW ban on WFI.

Dynamite News · Dec 21, 2023

Sanjay Singh becomes new President of Wrestling Federation of India

Sanjay was part of WFI’s last executive council. He was also the national federation’s joint secretary since 2019. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2023

Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh elected as president of Wrestling Federation of India

NEW DELHI: Sanjay Singh has been elected as the new president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), with his panel winning most of the posts in the delayed polls on Thursday.

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2023

Birj Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh elected as president of Wrestling Federation of India

NEW DELHI: Sanjay Singh has been elected as the new president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), with his panel winning most of the posts in the delayed polls on Thursday.

Dynamite News · Dec 11, 2023

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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