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We do not recognise suspension and ad-hoc panel: Suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh
Other Sports | Jan 01, 2024, 07:58 PM 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.
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WFI ad-hoc panel to organise Senior National Wrestling Championships in Jaipur from February 2-5
Other Sports | Jan 01, 2024, 11:55 AM ISTThe Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) remains suspended by the United World Wrestling (UWW) and the suspension is unlikely to be revoked anytime soon.
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Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh's residence
Other Sports | Dec 29, 2023, 09:35 PM IST"The WFI will operate from a new address in New Delhi after vacating Brij Bhushan's premises," a source told PTI on Friday. The new Wrestling Federation of India office is reportedly located in the Hari Nagar area of New Delhi.
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Rahul discussed Brij Bhushan issue, sportspersons returning awards during interaction with wrestlers
India | Dec 29, 2023, 06:39 AM ISTRahul Gandhi had interacted with the wrestlers in Haryana's Jhajjar district, the video of which he shared on his X handle. He discussed with them the issue of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan and the returning of awards by Bajrang Poonia.
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Indian Olympic Association forms three-member committee to oversee WFI operations
Other Sports | Dec 27, 2023, 05:50 PM ISTSports Ministry had earlier suspended the 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 competition. Sakshi Malik had announced retirement from wrestling post Sanjay Singh was elected for the top post
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India TV Poll Results: Is the suspension of Sanjay Singh as WFI chief a step in the right direction?
Other Sports | Dec 27, 2023, 03:23 PM ISTIndia TV Poll Results: The Sports Ministry suspended the newly elected WFI body over 'hasty' nationals. Several wrestlers have opened up on the move. Notably, we asked our India TV readers about their opinions on the suspension.
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'Female sportspersons are for banners?': Vinesh Phogat to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award
Other Sports | Dec 26, 2023, 08:07 PM IST"I am returning my Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjun Award. Many thanks to the Almighty for bringing us to this condition," Vinesh Phogat wrote on social media and also added a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
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Centre asks IOA to form committee to run WFI affairs, Sanjay Singh to speak to PM, Sports Minister
Other Sports | Dec 24, 2023, 09:42 PM 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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Muqabla: Brij Bhushan announced his retirement from wrestling after the Sports Ministry suspended the newly elected body of WFI.
News | Dec 24, 2023, 07:51 PM ISTMuqabla: Brij Bhushan announced his retirement from wrestling after the Sports Ministry suspended the newly elected body of WFI.
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WFI Controversy: Sports Ministry Suspends New Wrestling Body | Know The Full Controversy
News | Dec 24, 2023, 04:52 PM ISTThe Sports Ministry has suspended the just-elected Wrestling Federation of India body after the new President Sanjay Singh announced the U-15 and U-20 nationals.
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'Something good has happened': Sakshi Malik gives her first reaction on WFI body's suspension: WATCH
Other Sports | Dec 24, 2023, 03:11 PM ISTSakshi 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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'I've no relation with wrestling body': Brij Bhushan after meeting JP Nadda over suspension of WFI
India | Dec 25, 2023, 06:12 AM ISTThe Sports Ministry announced the decision to suspend the WFI body on Sunday (December 24) and brings a premature end to Sanjay Singh's reign as the president of the WFI who came into power on Thursday, December 21.
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WATCH | Bajrang Punia leaves his Padma Shri award outside PM Modi's residence
Other Sports | Dec 23, 2023, 06:29 AM ISTIn 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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Muqabla: Who is responsible for Sakshi Malik's tears
News | Dec 22, 2023, 10:38 PM ISTMuqabla: Who is responsible for Sakshi Malik's tears
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WFI requests United World Wrestling to lift ban, Maharashtra to host Senior Nationals
Other Sports | Dec 22, 2023, 09:26 PM 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
Other Sports | Dec 22, 2023, 06:47 PM ISTBajrang 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
Other Sports | Dec 22, 2023, 11:42 AM ISTSakshi 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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Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan Singh, elected as Wrestling Federation of India president
Other Sports | Dec 21, 2023, 03:37 PM ISTThe 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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Delhi court adjourns hearing in wrestlers' sexual harassment case, posts matter on Oct 19
India | Oct 16, 2023, 05:24 PM ISTA Delhi court adjourned the case after hearing the arguments on behalf of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case and posted the matter for hearing on October 19.
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Court reserves order on police closure report on minor wrestler's complaint against Brij Bhushan
India | Sep 06, 2023, 07:54 PM ISTThe minor wrestler had told the court that she was satisfied with Delhi Police's investigation in the case and she would not opposed to the closure report it has submitted, public prosecutor Atul Srivastava had said. In an in-chamber proceeding held on August 1.