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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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  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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  SAI seeks report over flouting of Covid-19 norms at wrestling nationals

  Other Sports | January 24, 2021 13:08 IST

  It was reported that social distancing norms and other procedures put in place by the sports ministry were flouted at the indoor arena of the Noida Stadium.

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  International Weightlifting Federation chief Tamas Ajan resigns amid corruption probe

  Other Sports | April 16, 2020 11:12 IST

  The statement by the federation noted an independent investigation is ongoing into the allegations made by German broadcaster ARD in a report in January.

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  World wrestling body asks all national federations to suspend dealing with India

  Other Sports | March 04, 2019 23:00 IST

  The denial of visa to Pakistani shooters had led to the International Olympic Committee suspending discussions with India for hosting future global events.

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  World Wrestling Championships: Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia eye medals for India

  Other Sports | August 20, 2017 17:43 IST

  Vinesh Phogat, another silver medallist at the Asian Championship, will also fancy her chances in women's 48kg.

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  PMO refers Narsingh Yadav doping case to CBI: Wrestling Federation of India

  Other Sports | September 16, 2016 19:14 IST

  The Prime Minister Office (PMO) has referred Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s doping case to the Crime Branch of Investigation (CBI), Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said today.

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  After NADA’s clean-chit, Narsingh Yadav secures UWW go ahead for Rio Olympics

  Other Sports | August 03, 2016 16:23 IST

  the United World Wrestling (UWW) today cleared his path to the Rio Olympics, though he will have to wait for a WADA clearance as well.

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  Doping controversy: PM Modi intervenes, says truth must come out on allegations against wrestler Narsingh Yadav

  Other Sports | July 25, 2016 17:59 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the truth in the controversy must come out and asked the Wrestling Federation of India to put forth a clear picture in the entire matter.

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  Eight Indian female wrestlers for Jr World Championship

  Other Sports | August 07, 2015 14:26 IST

  New Delhi:  The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday announced an eight-member women's team for the Junior World Championships to be held in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, from August 10 to 15.The team was

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  Wrestlers Amit, Yogeshwar Qualify For London Olympics, Sushil Kumar Fails

  India | March 31, 2012 10:06 IST

  New Delhi, Mar 31: Indian wrestlers Amit Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt have qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after  bagging and gold and a silver medal in their respective categories, a press release from Wrestling

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