Bajrang Punia

Tokyo medallists Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya eliminated from Paris Olympics race

The ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia and the Tokyo Olympics medalist Ravi Dahia suffered heavy defeats in their respective bouts at the ad-hoc committee-backed selection trials to select teams for the Paris Olympics qualification.

WFI invites Bajrang, Vinesh, retired Sakshi for trials to select teams for 2024 Olympics Qualifier

"I would like to inform all affiliated units of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) that the selection trials to select the teams for participation in the following events are being conducted on 10th and 11th March 2024," WFI president Sanjay Singh said.

'Wrestlers under threat again': Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh write to UWW after WFI's reinstation

The United World Wrestling had lifted WFI's suspension "considering all the elements and information". However, the decision has met with backlash from the wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh as they cited that the former WFI chief and his allies will be in power again.

Rahul Gandhi meets wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia at Virendra Akhara in Haryana amid WFI row

The sports ministry, however, suspended the WFI till further notice on Sunday, after the wrestling body made a "hasty announcement" of organising the under-15 and under-20 national competitions "without following due procedure and not giving sufficient notice to wrestlers" for preparations.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Delhi Court grants bail to wrestler Bajrang Punia in defamation case filed by coach Naresh Dahiya

"Bajrang had sought exemption from physical appearance and missed the first three hearings. He appeared physically today and the court has granted him bail. The next date for hearing is March 5," advocate Rajesh Kumar Rexwal said on Thursday.

Asian Games 2023, October 6 Schedule: Men's Hockey team chases Gold, Bajrang Punia in action

India added five more medals to their tally in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Day 12 on Thursday, October 5 which now stands at 86. The penultimate day of competition will see men's hockey team go for gold and Bajrang Punia will be in action and cricket and kabaddi teams will be in action too.

Supreme Court declines to intervene with Punjab and Haryana High Court order staying WFI elections

The Supreme Court of India has refused to intervene with the Punjab and Haryana High Court order staying the elections of the Wrestling Federations of India (WFI).

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat yet to confirm participation for trials of wrestling World Championship

Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are yet to confirm their participation for the forthcoming trials of the wrestling World Championships.

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh making efforts to ensure Brij Bhushan's close aide doesn't become WFI chief

Outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Siongh's close aide Sanjay Singh is one of the contenders to become the next chief in the elections on Saturday.

Delhi court summons Bajrang Punia in criminal defamation complaint filed by coach Naresh Dahiya

Bajrang Punia has been summoned by a Delhi court for September 9 in a criminal defamation case filed by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya.

'If proved wrong, we will quit wrestling': Bajrang calls fraternity can sit together for discussion

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat were exempted from the Asian Games trials and were given direct entry to the continental event.

Asian Games: Delhi HC refuses to interfere with exemption to wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

'I did not want direct entry' - Sakshi reveals government's offer for exemption from Asian Games

" I got a call from the govt saying that they are forwarding the name of both of them (Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat) directly for the Asian Games and asked me to send a mail so that my name could also be forwarded," Sakshi Malik revealed.

Junior wrestlers approach IOA to demand withdrawal of exemption granted to Vinesh and Bajrang

"This is wrong, we are here to request the panel to withdraw exemption granted to Bajrang and Vinesh," Vikas Bhardhwaj, the coach of Antim Panghal said.