In its communication to WFI, the Ministry has stated that "since the matter pertains to the well-being of athletes, the Ministry has taken a very serious view of the matter."
Her statement comes on the day when Olympians Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh and Phogat led the protest at Jantar Mantar against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), alleging "harassment of wrestlers by the WFI through its arbitrary rules and regulations". However, WFI President Brij
Bouts in 5 weight categories of women wrestling were held and the following women wrestlers won the medals: Ritika (43 kg, Gold), Ahilaya Shinde (49 kg, Gold), Siksha (57 kg Gold), Priya (73 kg, Gold), and Pulkit (65 kg, Silver).
Bouts in 5 weight categories of women wrestling were held and the following women wrestlers won the medals: Mushkan (40 kg, Gold), Shruti (46 kg, Gold), Reena (53 kg, Gold), Savita (61 kg, Gold), Mansi Bhadana (69 kg, Bronze)
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian women wrestlers who won medals at the Senior U23 World Wrestling Championships 2021 at Belgrade, Serbia.
New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday congratulated women wrestlers Anshu Malik and Sonam Malik for booking spots in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in the 57kg and 62kg category respectively.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 22 (ANI): Five women wrestlers will represent India in the Asian Olympic Qualifying Event and 2021 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship to be held in Kazakhstan from April 9 to 18.
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is looking to start the training camp for both men and women wrestlers by the first week of August.
New Delhi [India], Jan 15 (ANI): Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday suspended eight women wrestlers for not attending the national camp even after getting selected.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 28 (ANI): Six women wrestlers earned spots in the Senior World Championship 2019 in the selection trials here at Supervisors Training Centre on Sunday.
New Delhi [India], Apr 25 (ANI): Asian Games bronze medallist Divya Kakran and Manju Kumari grabbed a bronze medal each as India's women wrestlers began their campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships in China on Thursday.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 7 (ANI): Eight women wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Pooja Dhanda, will be representing India at the 2017 Senior World Wrestling Championship.