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  Sports Ministry official explains way forward for 'suspended' Sanjay Singh-led WFI

  December 25, 2023 9:13 IST

  Former President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said on Sunday that he has distanced himself completely from the affairs of the apex governing body for wrestling in India.

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  Centre asks IOA to form committee to run WFI affairs, Sanjay Singh to speak to PM, Sports Minister

  December 24, 2023 21:42 IST

  "This requires for immediate and stringent corrective measures to uphold the principles of good governance in sports organizations, and thus, now it becomes incumbent on part of the IOA to to make suitable arrangements for the interim for managing the affairs of WFI," Centre said in letter to IOA.

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  Yearender 2023: How did India fare in sports in a year with Asian Games and a cricket World Cup?

  December 24, 2023 19:01 IST

  India witnessed a rather remarkable year in sports as the country reached newer heights across various disciplines including chess, badminton, hockey, athletics and of course cricket. There were a few major disappointments as well but overall, the balance sheet ended in positive for the country.

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  'Best ever chance' - AB de Villiers backs India for maiden Test series win in South Africa

  December 24, 2023 15:57 IST

  "Indian team has arrived in South Africa with its best ever chance. For the first time they have got fast bowlers, who can bowl 'the line' and not just hit the length. India have been coming for many years but very few of your fast bowlers were line bowlers," AB de Villiers said.

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  'Something good has happened': Sakshi Malik gives her first reaction on WFI body's suspension: WATCH

  December 24, 2023 15:11 IST

  Sakshi Malik recently announced her retirement from wrestling after Sanjay Singh, close aide of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, was appointed as the new body president. She has now opened up after the WFI body got suspended.

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  'A ray of hope has come alive': Vinesh Phogat gives first reaction on WFI body's suspension

  December 24, 2023 13:17 IST

  The Sports Ministry of India decided to suspend the newly-elected WFI body for the 'hasty' announcement of U-15 and U-20 nationals. The Ministry also said that the "newly elected body appears to be in complete control of former office bearers in complete disregard to the Sports Code."

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  Sports Ministry suspends Sanjay Singh-led new WFI body in big blow to Brij Bhushan Singh

  December 24, 2023 12:01 IST

  The new elections to the Wrestling Federation of India were held on December 21 after a long wait. Sanjay Singh was elected as the new President of the body.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 24: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 24, 2023 10:05 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on December 24: From all the Kabaddi action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on December 24.

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  Newly-appointed WFI President Sanjay Singh responds to question marks on objectivity

  December 24, 2023 7:16 IST

  EX WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has accused the protesting wrestlers of being involved with the Congress party and highlighted it as the reason why they (protesting wrestlers) aren't getting support from the other wrestlers.

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  'I will also return my Padma Shri': Virender Singh after Bajrang Punia's act

  December 23, 2023 15:39 IST

  Virender Singh's comments come after Bajrang Punia left his Padma Shri award and Sakshi Malik announced her retirement from wrestling. Punia and Malik took their moves in the wake of former WF President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh being named the new chief of the wrestling body.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 23: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 24, 2023 10:44 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on December 23: From all the football action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on December 23.

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  WATCH | Bajrang Punia leaves his Padma Shri award outside PM Modi's residence

  December 23, 2023 6:29 IST

  In his protest to Sanjay Singh's selection as Wrestling Federation of India President, the ace wrestler Bajrang Punia announced his decision to return the Padma Shri and later left the award outside the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

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

  December 22, 2023 21:26 IST

  "We wrote to the UWW today that the ban imposed on WFI should now be lifted as elections have been held democratically. I am sure the suspension will end soon," a new Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh said on Friday.

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  Bajrang Punia returns Padma Shri in his letter to PM Modi over WFI chief's election

  December 22, 2023 18:47 IST

  Bajrang Punia issued a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing that he is returning his Padma Shri award. Olympic medallist Punia's decision came amid protest against the election of the new Wrestling Federation of India chief Sanjay Singh, a day after Sakshi Malik quit the sport.

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  'The sports industry is upset': Vijender Singh vows to reach every player after Sakshi's retirement

  December 22, 2023 11:42 IST

  Sakshi Malik announced her retirement from wrestling after Brij Bhushan's aide - Sanjay Singh was elected as the new WFI president. Boxer Vijender Singh has now opened on Sakshi's decision to bid adieu to the sport.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 22, 2023 10:29 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on December 22: The Indian team faces South Africa in the 3rd ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday. From Cricket to football, here are the top 10 trending sports stories on December 22.

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  'I quit wrestling': Sakshi Malik breaks down after Sanjay Singh's selection as WFI president

  December 21, 2023 18:08 IST

  Brij Bhushan Singh's close aide Sanjay Singh was elected as the Wrestling Federation of India president on Thursday. Singh defeated Commonwealth Games gold medallist Anita Sheoran by a margin of 40:7 to claim the vacant post.

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  New Year 2024: Sporting events to look forward to for Indian sports in 2024

  December 21, 2023 15:27 IST

  After tasting a defeat in the ICC World Cup final in 2023, the Indian men's cricket team will be eyeing glory in the T20 World Cup in the new year 2024. India's men's football team will participate in the highly-anticipated 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.

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  Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan Singh, elected as Wrestling Federation of India president

  December 21, 2023 15:37 IST

  The Wrestling Federation of India elections were held after 11 months. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was the previous president of the body.

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  Bodhana Sivanandan, 8-year-old British Indian schoolgirl, named Europe's best female player

  December 21, 2023 12:21 IST

  Bodhana Sivanandan defeated an International master and drew with a grandmaster on her way to a European championship win. She has become the talk of the town on social media after her historic achievement of becoming the "super talented" best female player at a European championship.

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  Vijender Singh to retire from politics? Boxer drops hint on social media

  December 21, 2023 12:33 IST

  Vijender Singh has been away from Politics for some time now. He was seen in the Bharat Jodo Yatra and also in the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar. He had joined Congress in 2019 ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 21: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 21, 2023 10:05 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on December 21: The Indian team faces South Africa in the 3rd ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday. From Cricket to football, here are the top 10 trending sports stories on December 21.

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  Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy to be honoured with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna

  December 20, 2023 18:35 IST

  Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2023 on December 20 (Wednesday) and some of the top sportspersons in the country have been honoured. Chirag Shetty and Satwik have won the top sports honours for their achievements in Badminton.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 20, 2023 10:52 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on December 20: From all the football action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on December 20.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 19: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 19, 2023 10:42 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on December 19: From all the football action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on December 19.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 18: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 18, 2023 10:22 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on December 18: From all the football action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on December 18.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 17: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 17, 2023 9:53 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on December 17: From all the football action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on December 17.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 15: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  December 16, 2023 9:33 IST

  India TV Sports Wrap on December 15: From all the football action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on December 15.