India defers trials for wrestling world meet
4 years, 1 month ago

India defers trials for wrestling world meet

Hindustan Times  

The Wrestling Federation of India has delayed its decision on trials for the World Wrestling Championship in Serbia from December 12-20. This was after the executive committee meeting of United World Wrestling was rescheduled to November 12, Women wrestlers practice at Sonipat wrestling academy at Sonipat,Haryana “We too have delayed our decision about the selection trials of the Indian team for the World Championship,” WFI assistant-secretary Vinod Tomar said on Friday. “Trials of the Indian teams would be done only after UWW decides about the December event.” Tomar said WFI has already sent a tentative list of wrestlers for the meet “as the last date of entry was Thursday.” India’s top men and women wrestlers in Olympic weight categories are attending national camps in Sonepat and Lucknow. “It is better for Cuban Gladiators to not move to Europe in the current condition,” Cuban daily Plenglish quoted Cuba Wrestling Federation president Luis de la Portilla as saying. “Before deciding about the national championship, WFI should evaluate the situation as the fear of Covid-19 is still looming large and we wouldn’t take any risk,” said a wrestling official requesting anonymity given the sensitive nature of the issue.

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WFI to issue show-cause notice to RSPB for non-participation in nationals
2 weeks, 1 day ago

WFI to issue show-cause notice to RSPB for non-participation in nationals

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A Greco-Roman wrestler employed with Indian Railways was asked to withdraw after winning his first bout at the recently-concluded Senior National Championship in Bengaluru. Besides, two Railway wrestlers — both had won the state championship in their respective weight categories to qualify for nationals — didn't turn up thus forcing Chandigarh to go unrepresented in the event. The member …

Senior National Wrestling Championship 2024: Top wrestlers absent amid WFI controversy
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Senior National Wrestling Championship 2024: Top wrestlers absent amid WFI controversy

The Hindu  

The three-day Senior National Wrestling Championship will get underway at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium here from Friday, but with its sheen significantly wiped out. And a month ago, the Delhi High Court restrained the WFI from holding the nationals and called for an Indian Olympic Association -appointed ad-hoc committee to run the sport. But the presence of an ad-hoc body …

As National Wrestling Championships begin on December 6, WFI to discuss RSPB's decision to skip event in AGM
2 weeks, 6 days ago

As National Wrestling Championships begin on December 6, WFI to discuss RSPB's decision to skip event in AGM

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Even as the National Wrestling Championships begins in Bengaluru on Friday, all eyes will be on the annual general meeting of the Wrestling Federation of India scheduled on the last day. As the Railway Sports Promotion Board has decided not to field its wrestlers, the championship, as reported by this daily, will not see participation from most of the …

Delhi HC restrains WFI from holding Senior Nationals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC restrains WFI from holding Senior Nationals

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has restrained the Wrestling Federation of India from organising the Senior National Championships, ruling that the ad-hoc committee set up by the Indian Olympic Association would continue to manage the affairs of WFI until such time as the Sports Ministry’s suspension order remains in force. Organisers on Friday announced a star-studded lineup including Paris …

Wrestling World Championships: WFI Clears Indian Team's Participation Despite Dispute
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wrestling World Championships: WFI Clears Indian Team's Participation Despite Dispute

The Hindu  

The Indian wrestling team has been cleared to participate at the World Championships after all the 12 selected athletes assembled outside the residence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and sought his intervention. The government has assured the WFI that they will take responsibility if a contempt charge is levelled on the federation and cleared the participation of the team.

Wrestling Worlds selection trials at akhara?
3 months ago

Wrestling Worlds selection trials at akhara?

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Wrestling Federation of India is expected to hold selection trials to pick up teams for the World Championships on October 6 and 7. The U23 World Championships is scheduled in Tirana, Albania from October 21 to 27 while the Seniors World Championships in Non-Olympic Weight Categories will be held at the same city from October 28 to 31. …

IIS signs MoU with UWW to boost development of wrestling in India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IIS signs MoU with UWW to boost development of wrestling in India

The Hindu  

The Inspire Institute of Sport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United World Wrestling, the global governing body for wrestling, to develop the sport in India. “We are thrilled to have signed an MoU with United World Wrestling that’s aimed at furthering the progress India has made in the sport. “Our focus is now set on LA 2028 …

WFI to challenge High Court order, says Indian wrestlers’ participation in upcoming Worlds in danger
4 months, 1 week ago

WFI to challenge High Court order, says Indian wrestlers’ participation in upcoming Worlds in danger

The Hindu  

The Wrestling Federation of India on Friday said it will challenge the Delhi High Court order that restored the mandate of IOA’s ad-hoc committee to manage the affairs of the sports body, saying the “interference” could jeopardize the participation of Indian wrestlers at the upcoming World Championships. Justice Sachin Datta while passing the interim order on the plea by wrestlers …

Delhi High Court restores mandate of IOA's ad hoc committee to manage Wrestling Federation of India
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court restores mandate of IOA's ad hoc committee to manage Wrestling Federation of India

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Friday restored the mandate of the Indian Olympic Association's ad committee to manage and run the Wrestling Federation of India. The wrestlers, who protested against the then WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, had knocked on the doors of the court earlier in 2024 to declare the elections to select office bearers as illegal. The …

WFI asks SAI to hold fitness tests for Olympics-bound wrestlers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WFI asks SAI to hold fitness tests for Olympics-bound wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Wrestling Federation of India has written to the Sports Authority of India asking that “medical tests” be done on the six Paris Olympics-bound wrestlers and their fitness assessed. WFI president Sanjay Singh has said the federation “will not be responsible for injuries sustained by any wrestler as no preparatory camp has been sanctioned by SAI.” Indian wrestler …

WRESTLING | No trials for Olympic quota winners, says the WFI
7 months ago

WRESTLING | No trials for Olympic quota winners, says the WFI

The Hindu  

Following the Olympic quota place winners’ request to exempt them from trials, the seven-member Wrestling Federation of India selection committee on Tuesday unanimously decided to allow them to compete in the Paris Olympics. The WFI, which was keen to hold trials between the quota place winners and challengers to pick wrestlers for the Olympics as per its selection policy, considered …

Over interference concerns, UWW threatens to re-impose suspension on WFI ; says athletes could be suspended this time
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Over interference concerns, UWW threatens to re-impose suspension on WFI ; says athletes could be suspended this time

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The long pending dispute between the Wrestling Federation of India and the sports ministry has been casting serious doubt on Indian wrestlers' participation in the upcoming World Olympic Games Qualifier in Istanbul, Turkey from May 9 to 12. Expressing grave concerns over interference of the ministry in the WFI's affairs, the United World Wrestling threatened that it would re-impose …

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling after UWW lifts ban, WFI to take charge
9 months, 1 week ago

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling after UWW lifts ban, WFI to take charge

Live Mint  

The ad-hoc committee appointed by the Delhi High Court to handle the day-to-day activities of the wrestling federation was Monday resolved by the Indian Olympic Association saying "there is no further need" of the panel following the withdrawal of the suspension on the WFI by the United World Wrestling, which has now got complete administrative control of wrestling in the …

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge
9 months, 1 week ago

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on March 18 dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, saying "there is no further need" for it to run the sport after revocation of the suspension on the national federation, which now gets complete administrative control. The IOA said that the decision was also guided the successful conduct of the selection trials for next month's Olympic …

UWW says only WFI can send entries for Asian meet and Olympic qualifiers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UWW says only WFI can send entries for Asian meet and Olympic qualifiers

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : In a development that might cast a serious doubt on wrestlers’ participation in the international events including Paris Olympics qualifiers, United World Wrestling on Friday reiterated that only Wrestling Federation of India can send entries for tournaments being organised by the world body. This comes a day after the Delhi High Court authorised ad-hoc committee to conduct selection …

Only WFI can send India teams: UWW
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Only WFI can send India teams: UWW

Hindustan Times  

In a fresh twist to the wrestling saga, the world wrestling body said Wrestling Federation of India as its "affiliated member" alone has the right to "elect and announce their teams" for international tournaments including Paris Olympics qualifiers. Wrestling Federation of India logo "From the outset it is reminded here that, after the lifting of the suspension imposed by the …

Ad hoc panel to oversee trials not WFI
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ad hoc panel to oversee trials not WFI

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: There is no end to the twists and turns in the functioning of wrestling in India right now. For more than a year, the sports and its administration has has been mired in controversy after top wrestlers levelled charges of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India's former president. A day after the Wrestling Federation of India issued a …

Bajrang Punia files petition in Delhi HC, wants stay on WFI trials
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bajrang Punia files petition in Delhi HC, wants stay on WFI trials

Hindustan Times  

Rejecting Wrestling Federation of India's invitation to participate in selection trials for the Asian Championships and Olympic Qualifiers, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has moved a joint petition in Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the trials. India's Bajrang Punia celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony WFI had, on Monday, announced trials for the twin competitions …

WFI sends special invitation to Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for trials
9 months, 4 weeks ago

WFI sends special invitation to Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for trials

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A couple of weeks ago when the United World Wrestling lifted its suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, it asked the WFI to provide written guarantees that there would be no discrimination against any wrestlers. The world body specifically mentioned that the three athletes who protested against the former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleging him of …

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Retired Sakshi Malik Invited by WFI for National Trials
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Retired Sakshi Malik Invited by WFI for National Trials

News 18  

The Wrestling Federation of India on Monday invited protesting grapplers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and retired Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik to come for the national trials in March to select the team for two top Asian competitions, including the 2024 Paris Games Qualifiers in Kyrgyzstan. One of the conditions put by the United World Wrestling while lifting the suspension on …

'Wrestlers under threat again': Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh write open letter to UWW after WFI's reinstation – India TV
10 months, 1 week ago

'Wrestlers under threat again': Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh write open letter to UWW after WFI's reinstation – India TV

India TV News  

Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh have written an open letter to the United World Wrestling suggesting that their wrestling community is under threat yet again after the suspension of Wrestling Federation of India was lifted. UWW had suspended WFI in August for not holding elections and after six months decided to reinstate the Indian wrestling body saying, "The …

UWW Lifts Suspension on India, asks WFI not to discriminate against protesting wrestlers
10 months, 1 week ago

UWW Lifts Suspension on India, asks WFI not to discriminate against protesting wrestlers

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Wrestling's world governing body on Tuesday lifted the provisional suspension on India but directed the national federation to provide written guarantees that there would be no discriminatory action against the protesting trio of Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik.The suspension was imposed by United World Wrestling on August 23 last year after the national federation failed to …

United World Wrestling lifts suspension on WFI
10 months, 1 week ago

United World Wrestling lifts suspension on WFI

Hindustan Times  

United World Wrestling, wrestling's global governing body, on Tuesday lifted the suspension from the Wrestling Federation of India with immediate effect. Wrestling Federation of India logo "The UWW Disciplinary Chamber decided that it had sufficient grounds to impose the provisional suspension on the body as the situation in the federation prevailed for at least six months," UWW's statement read. WFI …

UWW lifts WFI suspension, directs not to discriminate against protesting wrestlers
10 months, 1 week ago

UWW lifts WFI suspension, directs not to discriminate against protesting wrestlers

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In what comes as a big relief for the Wrestling Federation of India, the United World Wrestling on Tuesday lifted the suspension imposed on the national federation on August 23 last year with immediate effect. The decision by the world body means Indian wrestlers can now compete under the country's flag in events being organised by the UWW. It …

Selection trials for Olympic Qualifiers on March 10-11
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Selection trials for Olympic Qualifiers on March 10-11

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A day after rescheduling the U-15 and U-20 national wrestling championship, the ad-hoc committee on Friday changed the schedule of the selection trials to pick the Indian team for the Olympic Qualifiers and Asian Championship. According to the statement issued by the committee, which has been managing the sport in the country after the sports ministry abstained Wrestling Federation …

Age-group wrestling nationals rescheduled for February 28 to March 5 in Patiala
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Age-group wrestling nationals rescheduled for February 28 to March 5 in Patiala

The Hindu  

The Under-15 and Under-20 National Championships, scheduled to be held in Gwalior next week, will now take place in Patiala from February 28, the wrestling ad-hoc committee announced on Thursday. The ad-hoc committee, which is in charge of the Wrestling Federation of India, postponed the age-group nationals after some state associations expressed their inability to participate in the tournament at …

Wrestling Ad-hoc panel announces age-group Nationals from February 11 in Gwalior
11 months ago

Wrestling Ad-hoc panel announces age-group Nationals from February 11 in Gwalior

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association -appointed ad-hoc committee, which runs the Wrestling Federation of India, on Saturday announced the dates for the much-awaited National under-15 and under-20 wrestling championships. Immediately after his election as the WFI president on December 21, Sanjay Singh had announced that the above-mentioned competitions would be held at Nandini Nagar, Gonda, at the wrestling facility constructed by …

Nationals will go ahead: Suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh remains adamant despite Sports Ministry's notice
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nationals will go ahead: Suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh remains adamant despite Sports Ministry's notice

India TV News  

Sanjay Singh, the newly elected and the now suspended Wrestling Federation of India president was determined to hold the senior nationals as announced by the body, despite the Union Sports Ministry directing that it won't recognise it. Singh remained defiant saying that he didn't recognise the suspension of the body nor the ad-hoc committee despite the Sports Ministry's suspension of …

'Suspended WFI Has no Authority to Conduct Nationals', Says Sports Ministry
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Suspended WFI Has no Authority to Conduct Nationals', Says Sports Ministry

News 18  

The Sports Ministry on Sunday said the suspended Wrestling Federation of India has no authority to conduct the Senior National Championships and any event staged by the body will be considered “unsanctioned” and “unrecognised”. WFI/Senior National/Maharashtra/2024 dated 06.01.2024 on the letterhead of the Wrestling Federation of India regarding conduct of Senior National Wrestling Championship 2023 at Pune from 29–31 January …

UWW wants IOA and WFI to cooperate; still awaiting IOA confirmation ratifying elections
11 months, 2 weeks ago

UWW wants IOA and WFI to cooperate; still awaiting IOA confirmation ratifying elections

The Hindu  

United World Wrestling chief Nenad Lalovic wants all stake-holders, including the WFI and IOA, to co-operate so that Indian grapplers are not inconvenienced by uncertainty prevailing in the sport and can enter international competitions in the crucial Olympic year. Lalovic, in his letter to the IOA ad-hoc panel in-charge of wrestling, said UWW is willing to give recognition to the …

Wrestling ad-hoc panel to hold U15, U20 Nationals for 2023 in Jan-Feb this year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrestling ad-hoc panel to hold U15, U20 Nationals for 2023 in Jan-Feb this year

The Hindu  

The IOA ad-hoc committee, managing wrestling in the country, will organise the U-15 and U-20 National championships for the previous year in January-February to ensure grapplers don’t lose out on one precious year of competition. RELATED: Ad-hoc panel announces organisation of U-15, U-20 Nationals in Gwalior The three top wrestlers have been protesting since January last year, demanding action against …

WFI to challenge its suspension next week, calls EC meeting on January 16
11 months, 3 weeks ago

WFI to challenge its suspension next week, calls EC meeting on January 16

The Hindu  

A defiant Wrestling Federation of India will challenge its suspension by the Sports Ministry in court next week and has also called for an Executive Committee meeting here on January 16 to discuss the way forward. We have also called the Executive Committee meeting on January 16,” WFI President Sanjay Singh said. “We will discuss the formation of the ad-hoc …

Wrestling senior national camps to commence on February 9
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wrestling senior national camps to commence on February 9

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association -appointed ad hoc committee to run the Wrestling Federation of India has announced that the national camp in the run-up to the Paris Olympics will commence on February 9. The panel, which was formed after the ‘suspension’ of the newly-elected WFI, said the national camp would be held after the national championships, scheduled to take place …

We have not terminated WFI but suspended till further orders: Sports Ministry official
1 year ago

We have not terminated WFI but suspended till further orders: Sports Ministry official

India TV News  

Indian wrestling has witnessed a lot of commotion lately and it is adversely impacting the future of the sport in the country. The Sports Ministry of India suspended the newly elected Sanjay Singh-led WFI for its "hasty decision" to conduct the U-15 and U-20 nationals without giving enough time for wrestlers to prepare for the same and not keeping all …

Sports Ministry suspends junior championships announced by WFI for violating norms
1 year ago

Sports Ministry suspends junior championships announced by WFI for violating norms

Op India  

On 24th December, the Ministry of Sports, Government of India, ordered the suspension of all activities of the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India, including the decision to announce junior national championships with “complete disregard for the existing rules and regulations”. The ministry’s decision came after the newly elected WFI President Sanjay Singh announced that the nationals for U-16 and U20 …

Sports Ministry asks IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI affairs after newly-elected governing council suspended
1 year ago

Sports Ministry asks IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI affairs after newly-elected governing council suspended

The Hindu  

Three days after the Wrestling Federation of India elected a new governing council to run the sport in India, the Union Ministry of Sports directed the body to suspend all activities. In a letter to the IOA, the Sports Ministry wrote, “it is requested that an Ad-Hoc committee may be constituted by the IOA to manage and control the affairs …

Sports Ministry suspends WFI citing 'blatant disregard for procedural norms'
1 year ago

Sports Ministry suspends WFI citing 'blatant disregard for procedural norms'

Hindustan Times  

The sports ministry on Sunday suspended the newly-elected executive committee of the Wrestling Federation of India, just three days after the new body, led by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Kumar Singh swept the polls. BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh with the newly-elected president of the Wrestling Federation of India Sanjay Singh at the former's residence Calling it …

WFI in Tatters as Secretary Prem Chand Lochab Accuses President Sanjay Singh of Not Following Rules
1 year ago

WFI in Tatters as Secretary Prem Chand Lochab Accuses President Sanjay Singh of Not Following Rules

News 18  

Hardly 24 hours have passed since the formation of the new wrestling federation and trouble has started brewing within the sports body with Secretary General Prem Chand Lochab demanding the postponement of the junior Nationals, saying the President did not follow rules while announcing the dates for the competition. Sanjay Singh maintained that the decision was taken keeping in mind …

WFI requests United World Wrestling to lift ban, Maharashtra to host Senior Nationals
1 year ago

WFI requests United World Wrestling to lift ban, Maharashtra to host Senior Nationals

India TV News  

After the conclusion of elections on Thursday, the Wrestling Federation of India wrote to United World Wrestling and requested to lift the ban on Friday, December 22. New WFI president Sanjay Singh revealed that the ban imposed by UWW should be lifted after holding elections democratically. Now the elections are over and a new body is headed by Sanjay Singh, …

WFI elections to be held on December 21, returning officer announces
1 year ago

WFI elections to be held on December 21, returning officer announces

The Hindu  

The much-delayed Wrestling Federation of India elections will be held on December 21 and the results will be announced the same day, said returning officer for the polls on Saturday. Kumar said polling, counting of votes and declaration of results will be done on the same day and the result of the elections shall be subject to the outcome of …

Wrestling Federation of India election date to be announced after December 8
1 year ago

Wrestling Federation of India election date to be announced after December 8

The Hindu  

The notification to hold the stalled Wrestling Federation of India elections could be issued on or after December 8, the date set for inclusion of any changes in the electoral college published earlier this year. The Supreme Court recently set aside the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, paving the way for the process to elect the …

Wrestling: UWW approves new format for 2024 Paris Olympics Qualifiers
1 year, 1 month ago

Wrestling: UWW approves new format for 2024 Paris Olympics Qualifiers

The Hindu  

United World Wrestling on Monday, announced a new format for the continental and world qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympics next year. For the four continental qualifiers beginning with the Pan-American Qualifiers in Acapulco, Mexico in February, the semifinal bouts will serve as the qualification bouts for the Paris Olympics. For the World Qualifier to be held in Turkey in …

IOC ‘following’ and ‘supporting’ UWW to resolve Indian wrestling issues: Director of communication
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC ‘following’ and ‘supporting’ UWW to resolve Indian wrestling issues: Director of communication

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee is “closely” following the developments in Indian wrestling and “supporting” the United World Wrestling in resolving the issue, said the IOC director of communication Mark Adams on Sunday. Adams, who is here for the IOC Session when asked if the International Olympic Committee had spoken to Indian Olympic Association or any other officials about the issues …

World Championships: Indian wrestlers’ woeful performance continues in greco-roman
1 year, 3 months ago

World Championships: Indian wrestlers’ woeful performance continues in greco-roman

The Hindu  

Indian greco-roman grappler Sajan Bhanwala lost in the opening round of the World Championships to a technically far superior opponent from South Korea as the country’s disappointing show at the prestigious competition continued here on Thursday. The 82kg wrestler was no match for Yang Sejin, losing 3-1 and getting eliminated from the tournament against an opponent ranked one place lower …

Abhimanyu enters quarterfinals as three other wrestlers lose in World Wrestling championship
1 year, 3 months ago

Abhimanyu enters quarterfinals as three other wrestlers lose in World Wrestling championship

The Hindu  

Three Indian free-style wrestlers fell by the wayside, losing their second-round bouts on the day one of the UWW World Championships, with only the 70kg grappler Abhimanyu entering the quarterfinal in Belgrade on September 16. Abhimanyu, the bronze-medal winner at the U23 World Championships in June and ranked 26th in the world, first upset Ukrainian world No.7 Ihor Nykyforuk 19-9 …

Wrestling World Championships 2023: With WFI suspended, Indian wrestlers eye Paris 2024 spot under new flag
1 year, 3 months ago

Wrestling World Championships 2023: With WFI suspended, Indian wrestlers eye Paris 2024 spot under new flag

The Hindu  

Following the provisional suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India owing to delayed elections preceded by wrestlers’ protests, the Indian athletes will compete under the United World Wrestling flag for the first time in the World Championships, a Paris Olympics qualifying event, starting in Belgrade on Saturday. In the current Indian squad, Asian champion Aman Sehrawat, who took the place …

World Weightlifting Championships 2023: Paris Olympics qualifiers - Indians in action, Live streaming info, Schedule
1 year, 3 months ago

World Weightlifting Championships 2023: Paris Olympics qualifiers - Indians in action, Live streaming info, Schedule

The Hindu  

The World Weightlifting Championships 2023 is set to begin at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, September 4. Mirabai Chanu, Achinta Sheuli, Ajith Narayan, Bindyarani Devi, Gurdeep Singh and Shubham Tanaji Todkar are the representatives from India. India Squad for World Weightlifting Championships 2023 Mirabai Chanu - women’s 49kg Bindyarani Devi - women’s …

Explained | Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?
1 year, 3 months ago

Explained | Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In the backdrop of the wrestlers’ protest over various issues, United World Wrestling, the world governing body for the sport, has provisionally suspended the Wrestling Federation of India primarily for not conducting its elections on time. As per the UWW letter to the Indian Olympic Association appointed ad-hoc committee, which is running the WFI in the …

Wrestling trials for World Championships to go ahead as per schedule: Bajwa
1 year, 4 months ago

Wrestling trials for World Championships to go ahead as per schedule: Bajwa

The Hindu  

The trials to select the Indian wrestling team for the upcoming World Championships will go ahead as scheduled on August 25-26 despite the world governing body of the sport suspending the WFI for not conducting elections on time. READ | UWW suspends WFI for delaying elections, Indian wrestlers won’t play under India flag at World Championships IOA-constituted ad-hoc panel chief …

WFI Suspended by Wrestling's World Body, No Indian Flag at World C'ships
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI Suspended by Wrestling's World Body, No Indian Flag at World C'ships

The Quint  

The Wrestling Federation of India has been run by an ad-hoc body since January this year when the country's leading wrestlers started a protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, that has since resulted in six female wrestlers filing FIRs of sexual harassment against him. After much delay, the election was set to take place on 12 August …

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