WFI elections to take place on December 21 NEW DELHI: The long-awaited Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections will finally take place on December 21. The Times of India · Dec 10, 2023
Wrestling Federation of India polls on December 21 The long-awaited Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections will now be held on December 21, as per a notification issued by returning officer Justice (retd.) M.M. Kumar on Friday. The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023
Supreme Court puts aside stay on WFI elections imposed by Punjab and Haryana HC The proper course would have been to allow the election to be conducted and make the election subject to the outcome of the pending writ petition. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 28, 2023
SC sets aside stay imposed by Punjab and Haryana HC on WFI elections SC sets aside HC stay on WFI elections. Bench fails to understand how HC could set entire process at naught. Proper course would have been to allow election and make it subject to outcome of pending writ petition. Outcome of election will be subject to orders passed in petition. The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Very disappointed with IOA's failure to appoint full-time CEO, says IOC MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday expressed its “disappointment” over Indian Olympic Association (IOA) failing to appoint a full-time CEO to manage the day-to-day affairs of the organisation, despite the elections to its new executive council (EC) taking place in December last year. The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023
Asian Games: Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia falls short in semifinals NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events, Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia suffered a defeat in the semifinals of the Asian Games, losing 1-8 to Iran's Rahman Amouzadkhalili. Bajrang Punia, a two-time world champion, had a less than ideal build-up to the tournament, with controversy surrounding his selection and protests… The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023
‘No camps, amenities’: How Indian wrestlers were left to ‘fend for themselves’ ahead of Asian Games “If Indian wrestlers win medals at Asian Games this year, the credit would be theirs entirely, and not the system,” Gian Singh, Wrestling Federation of India’s ad-hoc committee official, told Newslaundry. “They have been left to fend for themselves,” he said, pointing to the suspension of the Sports Authority of… Newslaundry · Oct 6, 2023
Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh not exonerated by oversight panel in sexual harassment case: Police NEW DELHI: Former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment of several women wrestlers, was not exonerated by the oversight committee constituted by the government to investigate the allegations against him, Delhi police told a city court on Saturday. The Times of India · Sep 16, 2023
Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan was never exonerated by oversight panel, Delhi police tell court Delhi Police said that former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan, accused of sexual harassment of several women wrestlers, was not exonerated by the oversight committee constituted by the government The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
Oversight committee report is ‘eyewash’, counsel representing wrestlers tells court The oversight committee formed by the Union Sports Ministry — to investigate sexual harassment allegations levelled against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh — has not been constituted as per the rules of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, according to the… The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023
SC refuses to interfere with Punjab and Haryana HC order staying WFI polls A Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal asked the petitioner, Andhra Pradesh Amateur Wrestling Association to approach the high court with its grievances. The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023
Explained | Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling? UWW suspends WFI for not conducting elections on time. Wrestlers can compete in UWW events, but not under Indian flag. Protest by wrestlers over sexual harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities & administrative lapse. Election process delayed due to court stays & factions of WFI. To restore athletes' right to compete under… The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023
Wrestling Trials: Aman Sehrawat books World Championship berth, Olympian Deepak Punia skips trials PATIALA: Aman Sehrawat asserted his supremacy in the men's 57kg free-style category as he clinched a World Championship berth while seasoned Olympian Deepak Punia skipped the national trials, here on Saturday. The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023
'Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi are responsible': Brij Bhushan Singh on Wrestling Federation of India's suspension NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh placed blame on prominent wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik for the suspension of the federation. This suspension comes as a severe blow ahead of major sporting events like the Asian Games, World Wrestling Championships, and… The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023
Dynamite News · Aug 26, 2023 Brij Bhushan Singh case: Accused touched breasts of woman wrestler on pretext of checking breath pattern The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday heard the arguments of senior counsel for six women wrestlers who alleged that they were sexually harassed by the then WFI Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023 Eight Asiad-bound wrestlers skip Worlds trials in wake of WFI's suspension NEW DELHI: India will field a new-look team at the World Championships next month. Eight out of the 12 wrestlers selected in the women's freestyle and greco-roman disciplines for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou skipped the selection trials for the Belgrade Worlds held in NIS Patiala on Friday. Three…
The Times of India · Aug 25, 2023 IOA requests UWW to keep suspension of WFI in abeyance; seeks urgent meeting NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday requested the UWW to "keep in abeyance" the WFI suspension, insisting that it was making efforts to resume the election process.
Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2023 Indian wrestling federation suspended after harassment scandal World body announces suspension over India’s failure to hold elections after its federation chief criminally charged.
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023 UWW suspends WFI for not holding elections on time UWW suspends WFI for not holding elections on time; Indian athletes may compete as individuals in upcoming events. Indian wrestlers' names listed under 'IND' in Worlds entries; selection trials for World championships to be held at Patiala. IOA appointed Justice (retd.) M.M. Kumar as returning officer; polls stayed twice by…
The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023 Yogeshwar Dutt says WFI suspension distressing; Kartar feels it will hugely impact Asian Games medal prospects NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Thursday termed the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the international body as "very distressing", while two-time Asian Games gold winner Kartar Singh said it will have "huge ramifications" on India's prospects in major international tournaments.
The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023 Wrestling trials for World Championships to go ahead on August 25-26 NEW DELHI: Despite the suspension of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by the United World Wrestling (UWW) for failing to hold timely elections, the trials to select the Indian team for the upcoming World Championships are set to proceed as originally scheduled on August 25-26.
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023 United World Wrestling body suspends Wrestling Federation of India The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had appointed the ad-hoc panel on April 27 and the committee was supposed to hold elections within 45 days.
The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023 UWW suspends WFI for delaying elections, Indian wrestlers won't play under India flag at Worlds NEW DELHI: UWW, the world governing body for wrestling, has suspended the WFI for not conducting its elections on time, a development which will not allow Indian grapplers to compete at the upcoming World Championships under the Indian flag.
The Times of India · Aug 19, 2023 Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia to skip World Championships; SAI ask for reasons for missing trials NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia — one of the leading faces of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh — and reigning Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medallist (86kg), Deepak Punia have both decided to skip the senior World Championships in Belgrade, which is a…
The Times of India · Aug 14, 2023 Trials for World Championships on August 25-26 in Patiala; no wrestler gets exemption NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc panel, after a period of uncertainty, has officially confirmed the dates for the wrestling World Championships trials as August 25-26, taking place in Patiala.