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Protesting wrestlers "past their prime, don't want juniors to progress", s
Updated : 2 years, 5 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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"Will seek legal advice, if talks with govt don't work": Sanjay Singh on W
Updated : 2 years, 5 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.
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IOA announces Bhupinder Singh Bajwa as chairman of WFI Ad-hoc committee
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Earlier on Sunday, the Union Sports Ministry instructed the IOA to form an ad-hoc committee to manage and control the affairs of the WFI.
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"Will continue our fight until our daughters get final justice": Deepender
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid the debate on the Wrestling Federation of India elections and the suspension of its newly elected body thereafter, Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda has said they will continue their fight until the wrestlers get final justice.
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Star grappler Vinesh Phogat announces to return her Major Dhyan Chand Khel
Updated : 2 years, 5 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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"Now I have nothing to do with any wrestling activity": Former WFI chief B
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a major decision, coming in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia over the election of an aide of deposed WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation, the Union Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the sport's
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'Belated wisdom': Sena (UBT) mouthpiece jabs Centre over suspension of wre
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Saamana, the official mouthpiece of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction), on Tuesday took potshots at the Centre over an official release by the Union Ministry for Sports and Youth Affairs, suspending the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
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Decision of WFI's suspension should have been taken earlier: Sharad Pawar
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Addressing the reporters here, Pawar said that the decision has been delayed however, he welcomed the decision by the ministry.
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"I have severed ties with wrestling": Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
BJP MP and former wrestling federation chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Monday he has severed all ties with the sport and his upcoming meeting with Union Home Minister Amit will have nothing to do with it.
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"Govt needs to be clear": BKU's Yudhvir Singh on suspension of newly elect
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Yudhvir Singh criticised the Union Sports Ministry's decision to suspend newly elected body of Wrestling Federation of India while demanding clarity on the matter.
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"Don't want any honour till sisters, daughters get justice": Bajrang on ta
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"We trust only in God I returned my Padma Shri award for my sisters and daughters; I returned it for their honor and I do not want any honour until they get justice. Jai Hind," tweeted Bajrang.
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"Will talk to PM Modi, Sports Minister..., future of children getting ruin
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a major decision, coming in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia over the election of an aide of deposed WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation, the Union Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the sport
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