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No children should face any loss, says Sakshi Malik on holding nationals
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Sakshi was in Jhajjar, Haryana for an event. On players participating in a national organised by suspended WFI in Pune or in the nationals organised by Ad-Hoc Committee in Jaipur, Sakshi said that the Sports Ministry runs all of the sports across the country and they have made it clear that
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RSPB to hold senior national freestyle, greco-roman and women's wrestling
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a statement, the body also said that the championship organised is "genuine, sanctioned and recognised championship by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and all government benefits will only accrue to the sportspersons participating in such National Championships."
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Suspended WFI President Sanjay Singh refutes Secretary Lochab's claims of
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Sanjay Singh, president of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said that Secretary Prem Chand Lochab was informed about the Executive Committee meeting despite the latter's claims of his being unaware of it.
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WFI committee to approach Sports Ministry for suspension revocation
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
WFI on Tuesday held a meeting to discuss the suspension
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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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J-K: Indian Army organises wrestling championship in Doda to promote harmo
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The opening ceremony of the competition was a spectacular affair, with parents and youth showing some amazing enthusiasm. The tournament seeks to bring youth from various backgrounds and communities together and foster feelings of friendship, camaraderie and a sense of togetherness.
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"We do not consider Ad-hoc committee...": Suspended WFI President Sanjay S
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Earlier in the day, the Union Sports Ministry declared that the suspended WFI lacks the authority to organize the Senior National Championships. Any tournament hosted by them would be deemed "unsanctioned" and "unrecognized."
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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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Sexual harassment case: Delhi Police concludes arguments on charges agains
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Delhi police concluded its arguments on the framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case.
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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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