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Sangram Singh to Face Off Against Pakistan's Wrestling Champion, Muhammad
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 15: Making his comeback after six years, Sangram Singh will be seen in action on the mat against Muhammad Saeed, an international wrestler hailing from Pakistan on the 24th of February 2024. This epic face off is the headline event of the Dubai Pro Wrest
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On-screen warning against tobacco will help save lives, say experts
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Health experts and international wrestler Sangram Singh joined hands to advocate for the protection of India's youth against the tobacco menace.
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Mohammed Shami, Ojas Pravin, Sheetal Devi and others receive Arjuna Award
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Star India bowler Mohammed Shami, archers Ojas Pravin Deotale, Sheetal Devi, and Aditi Gopichand Swami, and wrestler Antim Panghal are among the stars who received the Arjuna Award on Tuesday at Rashtrapati Bhawan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
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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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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh case: Delhi Police begins arguments on charges a
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Delhi Police on Thursday began its arguments afresh on the framing of charges against former WFI Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case. This matter is at the stage of framing charges before the Rouse Avenue Court.
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U-15 and U-20 National Wrestling Championships will be held in February: A
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Ad Hoc Committee for Wrestling discipline reassured the young wrestlers that the U-15 and U-20 national championships will be held in February 2024 in Gwalior. Earlier on December 27, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) set up the Ad Hoc Committee for Wrestling discipline.
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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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13-member Indian wrestling team to compete in Zagreb Open
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Ad Hoc Committee Chairman said the Croatian Wrestling Federation Secretary-General Tin Bregovic had sent a letter of invitation for 13 wrestlers, 9 coaching and support staff and three referees
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WFI ad-hoc panel announces to host National Coaching Camp, Senior National
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The ad hoc committee for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday announced it would host the National Coaching Camp for Senior Wrestlers in preparation for the forthcoming Asian Olympics qualifying and World qualifying tournament. forthcoming Asian Olympics Qualifying and World Qua
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Sports Ministry unlikely to go back on its decision to dismiss Sanjay Sing
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The ministry is firm that the ad-hoc committee will run the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
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Protesting wrestlers "past their prime, don't want juniors to progress", s
Updated : 2 years, 3 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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