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UWW writes to WFI, underlines athlete registration can be done only by fed
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Ad-hoc Committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Thursday had announced the dates for the trials of the selection of Indian wrestlers for the upcoming Asian Championships and Olympic Games qualifiers. The trials will take place on March 10 and 11 and will be organized by th
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United World Wrestling lifts suspension of Wrestling Federation of India
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
UWW had placed the WFI under provisional suspension on August 23 last year after the Indian body failed to hold an election in due course.
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UWW names U20 women's champion wrestler Antim Panghal as Rising Star of th
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The 19-year-old Indian competing in the 53 kg category, has enjoyed an accomplishment-filled season and has overshadowed senior star Vinesh Phogat, who also competes in the same weight category.
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Sakshi, Bajrang meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur ahead of WFI election
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Olympic medallist wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia met Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at his residence ahead of the Wrestling Federation of India election which will be held later this month
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"If democratic elections are held, we will have no objections": United Wor
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
United World Wrestling (UWW) president Nenad Lalovic said on Monday that the Wrestling Federation of India's suspension will be lifted if elections are held democratically and there are no complaints from stakeholders
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"Brij Bhushan playing tricks to save himself": Vinesh Phogat replies to ex
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh on Saturday blamed wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik for suspension of the federation ahead of big events like the Asian Games, World Wrestling Championships and 2024 Paris Olympics.
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"Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi are responsible...": Brij Bhushan Singh on WFI's
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
United World Wrestling on Thursday suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect in the wake of a delay in holding elections.
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This is huge blow for the country: Brij Bhushan Singh on WFI suspension
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"This is the first time in India's history that the United World Wrestling (UWW) has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). This is a huge blow for the country. We pray for the country to recover from this at the earliest," Brij Bhushan said on UWW's decision.
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United World Wrestling body suspends Wrestling Federation of India
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
United World Wrestling (UWW) has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect in the wake of a delay in holding elections, sources said
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"Government woke up after so many days, solution must come out": Mahavir P
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Anurag Thakur had said earlier that the government is willing to have a discussion with the wrestlers on their issues
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"We have neither compromised, nor will we step back": Wrestlers deny stepp
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Sakshi Malik was earlier seen at the office of the Northern Railways in the national capital, triggering speculations that she has rejoined her office.
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"Will hang myself if proven guilty...still stand by my statement": Former
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Several ace grapplers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have been protesting against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accusing him of sexual harassment and demanding his arrest.
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