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Bajrang Punia urges Sports Ministry to restart wrestling activities in view of Paris Olympics

Bajrang Punia urges Sports Ministry to restart wrestling activities for Paris Olympics

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of Brij Bhushan's residence

NEW DELHI: The scandal-hit Wrestling Federation of India on Friday moved its office out of the residence of former president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India · Dec 29, 2023

Watch: Rahul Gandhi shows Jiu-Jitsu skills during meeting with Bajrang Punia, other wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Amid the row over the election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Singh as Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited Virendra Akhada at Jhajjar's Chhara village, Haryana to meet Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers.

The Times of India · Dec 28, 2023

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From protests to Parliament: The fall of mainstream media – and why 2024 doesn’t bode well

We end this year by being reminded again that there are no clean endings when the issue of sexual harassment is raised. The face of champion wrestler Sakshi Malik, as she broke down in front of the media, could not be a more heart-rending reminder of this ugly truth.

Newslaundry · Dec 28, 2023

Government didn’t follow ‘proper procedure’ while suspending WFI, will challenge in court: Sanjay

Newly-elected WFI president Sanjay Singh challenges Sports Ministry's suspension of wrestling national body in court.

The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

Protesting wrestlers "past their prime, don't want juniors to progress", says suspended WFI President Sanjay Singh

IOA forms ad-hoc committee to manage Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after Union Sports Ministry suspends governing body.

The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

WFI suspension: The Indian Olympic Association constituted a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI after the Sports Ministry suspended the wrestling national body

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits Virender Arya Akhara in Jhajjar interacts with Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi interacted with the wrestlers and Coach Virendra Arya at the Akhara. The Akhara has been the training ground of several Olympians. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 27, 2023

Watch: Rahul Gandhi meets Bajrang amid row over Sanjay Singh's election as WFI chief

NEW DELHI: Amid the WFI suspension by the Sports Ministry and country's leading wrestlers returning their awards, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday morning met Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers in Jhajjar.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2023

Morning Digest | Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award in protest; J&K civilians speak of torture by troops in Rajouri, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 27, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to protest WFI election results.

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

An ‘opportunity’ to clean up a ‘wicked game’: Newspapers on govt suspending WFI body

Controversies continue to plague the Wrestling Federation of India, whose former head and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh is accused of sexual harassment by a number of women wrestlers.

Newslaundry · Dec 26, 2023

Sharad Pawar welcomes suspension of Wrestling Federation of India

NCP chief Sharad Pawar expressed approval for the suspension of the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). However, he felt the Sports Ministry should have made this decision sooner.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2023

Another opportunity: On the Wrestling Federation of India and reforms

The mess in the Wrestling Federation of India has laid bare everything that plagues sports administration in India

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

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Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2023

India suspends newly-elected wrestling body after top athletes protest

The suspension comes days after a new president replaced the old head who was charged with sexually harassing wrestlers.

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

Decision to suspend WFI taken under pressure: Opposition leaders

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections were held on December 21 with Sanjay Singh and his panel winning the polls by big margins.

Dynamite News · Dec 24, 2023

Union Sports Ministry instructs IOA to form ad-hoc committee for controlling day-to-day affairs of WFI

The Union Sports Ministry on Sunday instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to manage and control the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

Wrestling Federation of India timeline | From allegations, elections to suspension

A timeline of the chain of events leading to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the Sports Ministry

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The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

We will explain our position to government and seek revocation of suspension: WFI chief Sanjay Singh

NEW DELHI: Amid the Sports Ministry's decision to suspend WFI till further orders and simultaneous instructions to IOA to constitute an ad-hoc panel to control and manage the affairs of the body, its chief Sanjay Singh on Sunday said he will seek revocation of the suspension as no rules were…

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

Timeline and drama of Wrestling Federation of India elections

NEW DELHI: Following is the timeline of the chain of events up till the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sunday by the Sports Ministry.

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

Sports Ministry asks IOA to form ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs

NEW DELHI: After suspending the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India on Sunday, the Sports Ministry has requested the Indian Olympic Association to constitute an ad-hoc committee to manage and control the affairs of the governing body.

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

Our fight is not with the government, says Sakshi Malik after Centre suspends WFI

NEW DELHI: Former wrestler Sakshi Malik, who quit the sport after the formation of the newly-elected WFI, lauded the sports ministry's Sunday's decision to suspend the body till further orders but pointed out she hasn't seen anything in writing yet.

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan meets BJP chief Nadda, says ‘done with wrestling’

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh steps down, Sports Ministry suspends WFI, new body elected, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik protest.

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

I'm done with wrestling, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

NEW DELHI: Amid the sports ministry's decision to suspend newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India, its former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday said he is 'done' with the sport.

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

Sports Ministry suspends newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India led by Sanjay Singh

Sports Ministry suspends Wrestling Federation of India body led by Sanjay Singh for disregarding rules & regulations.

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