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  Delhi high court slams WFI over Vinesh Phogat's 'ineligible' decision, asks for expert evaluation

  Other Sports | May 22, 2026 14:49 IST

  The Delhi High Court came forward and came down heavily on the WFI (Wrestling Federation of India) for their decision to deem Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible to compete. The centre asked for an expert committee to evaluate Vinesh Phogat's case as well.

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  Vinesh Phogat registers for Open Ranking event in Gonda after strong claims against WFI

  Other Sports | April 28, 2026 19:07 IST

  Vinesh Phogat completed her registration for the Open Ranking tournament in Gonda a day after alleging WFI was blocking her return. The federation cited technical glitches, while the wrestler confirmed her entry and expressed excitement for her comeback.

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  WFI lifts suspension on Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat and junior wrestler Neha Sangwan

  Cricket | November 14, 2025 19:28 IST

  The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) today lifted the suspension on Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat and junior grappler Neha Sangwan. Both wrestlers will now be able to enter the auction of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL).

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  Why Paris Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat handed one-year ban by WFI? He's ruled out of Asian Games

  Other Sports | October 08, 2025 16:39 IST

  The Wrestling Federation of India has banned Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat for one year after he failed to make weight at the World Championships. The suspension bars him from national and international events, including the 2026 Asian Games.

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  Why did Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) suspend 11 wrestlers after MCD enquiry? Details

  Other Sports | August 07, 2025 18:27 IST

  The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has suspended as many as 11 wrestlers after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) verified more than 100 documents. Know the matter in detail here

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  Sakshi Malik alleges BJP's Babita Phogat of conspiring to replace then WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan

  India | October 22, 2024 12:00 IST

  Former wrestler Sakshi Malik, in her book - Witness - co-authored with journalist Jonathan Selvaraj, levelled a serious allegation against wrestler-turned-politician Babita Phogat.

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  'Vinesh Phogat's weight was constant for two days, increased overnight,' says WFI president

  Other Sports | August 07, 2024 14:35 IST

  In her semi-final match, Vinesh defeated Japanese world champion Yui Susaki and assured a silver medal for India. She was set to wrestle in her final match for gold. However, according to the rules, she will now finish last.

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  Delhi Court sets May 10 for verdict on 'framing of charges' in Brij Bhushan Singh case

  India | May 07, 2024 19:25 IST

  The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has rescheduled its decision on 'framing of charges' against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers, setting the date for May 10.

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  Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan Singh's plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case

  India | April 26, 2024 17:25 IST

  Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh submitted a plea requesting more time to present further arguments on the charges and to facilitate additional investigation. He asserted that he was not present in India on the date of one of the incidents mentioned.

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  Vinesh Phogat accuses WFI chief, Brij Bhushan of trying to frame her for doping

  Other Sports | April 12, 2024 14:19 IST

  Vinesh Phogat is the first Indian female wrestler to bag a Commonwealth and an Asiad gold medal. She has won three gold medals in the Commonwealth Games and one at the Asian Games (Jakarta 2018).

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  Indian Olympic Association dissolves ad hoc committee for wrestling

  Other Sports | March 18, 2024 17:17 IST

  Ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games 2024, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to dissolve the ad hoc committee, placed on December 27, for successfully conducting the selection trials for the Olympic Qualifiers.

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

  Other Sports | March 11, 2024 0:41 IST

  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.

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  WFI to back down as Delhi High Court instructs ad-hoc committee to proceed with trials

  Other Sports | March 07, 2024 22:01 IST

  “After some arguments, Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan submits that WFI shall withdraw the circular. The trials shall proceed as per the circular of February 9. Needless to say the Ad-Hoc Committee will ensure that all the eligible athletes are allowed to participate in the trial,” the court said.

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

  Other Sports | February 27, 2024 6:21 IST

  "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.

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

  Other Sports | February 15, 2024 15:21 IST

  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.

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  Ad-hoc committee holds no significance now, my suspension has ended: WFI President Sanjay Singh

  Other Sports | February 14, 2024 8:17 IST

  The ad-hoc committee is a three-member panel, headed by the Wushu Association of India president Bhupinder Singh Bajwa. Former badminton player Manjusha Kanwar and Olympian M.M. Somaya are the other two members.

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  United World Wrestling lifts suspension of Wrestling Federation of India with immediate effect

  Other Sports | February 14, 2024 6:14 IST

  The United World Wrestling body has lifted the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India with immediate effect. The Indian wrestling body was under provisional suspension since August 23. However, the UWW has kept a few conditions while deciding to lift it.

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  Sports Ministry warns suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh with legal action over 'dubious claims'

  Other Sports | January 30, 2024 22:55 IST

  The Union Sports Ministry of India has warned the suspended Wresting Federation chief Sanjay Singh of legal action over unsubstantiated claims. Singh in an interview on Tuesday, January 30 claimed that WFI and he will be back in power in a few days' time.

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  Nationals will go ahead: Suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh remains adamant despite notice

  Other Sports | January 08, 2024 20:08 IST

  The suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh remained defiant about hosting the senior nationals and mentioned that he neither recognised the suspension of the body nor the ad-hoc committee after the Sports Ministry issued the notice.

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  We do not recognise suspension and ad-hoc panel: Suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh

  Other Sports | January 01, 2024 19:58 IST

  "We got elected democratically. The Returning Officer had signed the papers, how do they ignore that. We do not recognise this ad-hoc panel. We do not recognise this suspension. The WFI is working smoothly, we are on the job," Sanjay Singh said.