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  WFI ad-hoc panel to organise Senior National Wrestling Championships in Jaipur from February 2-5

  Other Sports | January 01, 2024 11:55 IST

  The 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 | December 29, 2023 21:35 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 | December 29, 2023 6:39 IST

  Rahul 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 | December 27, 2023 17:50 IST

  Sports 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 | December 27, 2023 15:23 IST

  India 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 | December 26, 2023 20:07 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 | 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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  Muqabla: Brij Bhushan announced his retirement from wrestling after the Sports Ministry suspended the newly elected body of WFI.

  News | December 24, 2023 19:51 IST

  Muqabla: 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 | December 24, 2023 16:52 IST

  The 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 | 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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  'I've no relation with wrestling body': Brij Bhushan after meeting JP Nadda over suspension of WFI

  India | December 25, 2023 6:12 IST

  The 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 | 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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  Muqabla: Who is responsible for Sakshi Malik's tears

  News | December 22, 2023 22:38 IST

  Muqabla: 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 | 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

  Other Sports | 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

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

  Other Sports | 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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  Delhi court adjourns hearing in wrestlers' sexual harassment case, posts matter on Oct 19

  India | October 16, 2023 17:24 IST

  A 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 | September 06, 2023 19:54 IST

  The 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.

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  Explained: Why wrestlers will play under India flag in Asian Games but not in World Championships

  Explainers | August 24, 2023 18:17 IST

  United World Wrestling suspended WFI for not being able to hold the elections as Indian wrestlers won't be allowed to compete under India flag in the World Championships.