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Suspended WFI president invites Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat to appear for
Updated : 2 years ago IST
WFI announced the dates to hold selection trials for an Olympic qualifying event for Paris 2024.
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National Wrestling Championships 2024: Naveen Malik secures 74kg freestyle
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In a closely-fought final, Naveen beat Yash by 5-4, as per Olympics.com.
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Ad-hoc committee of WFI announces U20, U15 championships in Gwalior
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Around 1,200 wrestlers and 300 officials will be participating in the championships.
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Sports ministry refuses to recognize events held by suspended WFI body
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Union Sports Ministry stated that the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) does not have the authority to conduct the Senior National Championships. If they host a tournament, it will be considered "unsanctioned" and "unrecognised".
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"They are running propaganda of Brij Bhushan": Sakshi Malik on protests ag
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Young wrestlers held a protest against veteran grapplers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday, accusing them of putting all wrestling-related activities to a halt and ruining the future of children pursuing the sport.
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Young wrestlers hold protest against Bajrang, Sakshi, Vinesh in Delhi, acc
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Hundreds of young wrestlers gathered in the national capital and shouted slogans against the veteran wrestlers. They also held placards saying that Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi had ruined the condition of wrestling in the country.
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"Wrestling work has come to a standstill for the last several months": Baj
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Olympic medalist Indian grappler Bajrang Punia on Saturday said that no wrestling events have taken place for the last several months and asked the Sports Ministry to start "wrestling activities as soon as possible".
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Protesting wrestlers "past their prime, don't want juniors to progress", s
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Union Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the sport's premier governing body in the country along with all its office-bearers. At the same time, following its decision, the Ministry instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to manage and control the affa
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"Tactics of returning awards should be stopped," says Anil Vij as wrestler
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said that "tactics of returning awards should be stopped". Vij's statement came in connection to the announcement of wrestler Vinesh Phogat returning her Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award.
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'Blood, sweat, and medals for the country': Rahul Gandhi joins Bajrang Pun
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"A player brings a medal for his country by watering the soil with his blood and sweat, with years of hard work, patience, and impeccable discipline. Today, I reached the wrestling ring of brother Virendra Arya in Charar village of Jhajjar and discussed it with other wrestlers, including Oly
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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits Virender Arya Akhara in Jhajjar interacts
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reaches Virender Arya Akhara in Chhara village of Jhajjar district and interacts with wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia.
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Star grappler Vinesh Phogat announces to return her Major Dhyan Chand Khel
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After ace wrestler Bajrang Punia returned his Padma Shri, Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday announced that she will return Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award.
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