Wrestling Federation Of India
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Sanju, Saneh and Bhateri move to semis of world junior wrestling
Other Sports | Aug 19, 2021, 02:44 PM ISTA tenacious Sanju Devi (62kg) and a confident Saneh (72kg) entered the semifinals of the junior wrestling world championships while Bhateri also joined them in the last-four stage.
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Vinesh Phogat sends apology to WFI, still may not be allowed to compete at World Championship
Other Sports | Aug 14, 2021, 10:20 PM ISTVinesh, who exited from the Tokyo Games following her shock quarterfinal defeat, was suspended by the WFI for not staying and training with her Indian teammates and for sporting singlet of her personal sponsor.
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Tokyo Olympics: WFI suspends Vinesh Phogat for indiscipline
Sports | Aug 10, 2021, 07:40 PM ISTThe Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday "temporarily suspended" star grappler Vinesh Phogat for indiscipline during her forgettable Tokyo Olympics campaign and also issued notice to young Sonam Malik for misconduct.
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Tokyo Olympics: WFI suspends Vinesh Phogat for indiscipline, notice issued to Sonam for misconduct
Other Sports | Aug 10, 2021, 06:10 PM ISTThe Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) 'temporarily suspended' star grappler Vinesh Phogat for indiscipline during her forgettable Tokyo Olympics campaign.
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Ministry puts on hold NSF status granted to ISWAI
Other Sports | Jul 08, 2021, 07:04 PM ISTThe Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had challenged the decision, asserting that the step was in violation of the Sports Code.
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WFI nominates Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia for Arjuna Award
Other Sports | Jun 30, 2021, 03:48 PM ISTSeasoned wrestlers Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia have been nominated for the Arjuna Award.
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WFI cancels camp for Olympic-bound wrestlers, finalises training-cum-competition trip to Europe
Other Sports | May 15, 2021, 05:48 PM ISTThe wrestlers were to assemble at the SAI centre in Bahalgarh on Tuesday, but now, as per the plan devised by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), all of them will travel to Warsaw in the last week of May.
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Wrestling body shuts Olympic camps due to Covid-19
Other Sports | Apr 14, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTSix Indian wrestlers, including three in men's freestyle, have made the cut for the Tokyo Olympics starting July 23.
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SAI seeks report over flouting of Covid-19 norms at wrestling nationals
Other Sports | Jan 24, 2021, 01:08 PM ISTIt 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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Wrestling Federation of India pushes national championship to January due to COVID-19 pandemic
Other Sports | Nov 28, 2020, 06:27 PM ISTThe WFI official also said that they are ready to send the Indian team for the individual World Cup, set to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from December 12-18.
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Wrestling federation asks dope tainted wrestlers to return medals won during Khelo India
Other Sports | Sep 11, 2020, 10:58 PM ISTOn government instruction, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has asked 12 wrestlers to return medals and certificates for flunking the dope test in the last four editions of Khelo India
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Wrestling Federation of India set to fire foreign coach Andrew Cook
Other Sports | Jun 25, 2020, 03:26 PM ISTCook had left for Seattle after the national camp for women wrestlers in Lucknow was suspended in March owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vinesh Phogat to be recommended for Khel Ratna by Wrestling Federation of India
Other Sports | May 31, 2020, 03:21 PM ISTWFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will finalise the recommendations and send it to the Sports Ministry on Monday.
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WFI donates Rs 11 lakh in fight against pandemic, cricketer Poonam Yadav Rs 2 lakh, SAI Rs 76 lakh
Other Sports | Mar 30, 2020, 09:04 PM ISTYadav, who played a crucial role in India's campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup 2020 in which India finished runners up, pledged to donate Rs 2 lakh for the cause.
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Wrestling: Kyrgyzstan cancels Asian Olympic qualifiers, India not keen to host
Other Sports | Feb 29, 2020, 04:29 PM ISTWhile India had initially shown interest, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is not too keen on hosting it anymore.
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WFI offers Bajrang Punia's coach contract till Tokyo 2020
Other Sports | Oct 23, 2019, 08:20 PM ISTThe Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has offered Shako Bentinidis a contract till Tokyo Olympics 2020, and also appointed Murad Gaidarov to help out Deepak Punia and Ravi Dahiya.
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Sakshi left in tears, Punia questioned: WFI grills wrestlers, coaches
Other Sports | Sep 25, 2019, 11:45 PM ISTWrestling Federation of India (WFI) has hit hard on the Indian wrestlers after their performances in the recently-concluded Wrestling Championships.
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Suspended for absence without notice, Sakshi Malik cites Rakhi festival
Other Sports | Aug 19, 2019, 11:03 PM ISTIt had emerged on Saturday that 25 of the 45 wrestlers in the camp were barred by the WFI.
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Sakshi Malik issued show cause notice by WFI for indiscipline
Other Sports | Aug 19, 2019, 05:52 PM ISTIn a shocking turn of events, 25 out of of the 45 women grapplers, who train at the SAI centre in Lucknow, reported absent from the national camp without taking permission from the National Federation.
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World wrestling body asks all national federations to suspend dealing with India
Other Sports | Mar 04, 2019, 11:00 PM ISTThe denial of visa to Pakistani shooters had led to the International Olympic Committee suspending discussions with India for hosting future global events.