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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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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

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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

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 Times of India

Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India body

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sunday until further notice following an abrupt announcement of the national championships by the newly-elected body.

The Times of India

Volleyball Federation of India Assistant Secretary Vasavan awaits salary from government post retirement

Vasavan Kunnappata served VFI for 36 yrs, yet retired empty-handed due to unpaid salary for 23 months. He wrote to SAI, VFI & Sports Ministry, but no response. He spent own money for VFI activities & travelled for team selection, but no allowance. He's now bankrupt & in debt.

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How Moto GP is trying to avoid the pitfalls that scuppered F1’s foray into India

India returns to motorsport with Moto GP, a private enterprise backed by govt support. After losing F1, the country has another chance to show it can host a high-profile event. With govt recognition, the event has been made easier to organise. A great chance to showcase India, the race is…

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NRAI asks ministry to include shooters Angad Bajwa, Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak in Asiad contingent

NEW DELHI: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has requested the Sports Ministry to include the names of three shotgun shooters -- skeet marksman Angad Veer Singh Bajwa and women's trap shooters Manisha Keer and Preeti Rajak -- in the Asian Games contingent to raise the country's medal hopes…

The Times of India

Wrestling trials for World Championships to go ahead on August 25-26

NEW DELHI: Despite the suspension of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by the United World Wrestling (UWW) for failing to hold timely elections, the trials to select the Indian team for the upcoming World Championships are set to proceed as originally scheduled on August 25-26.

The Times of India

Sports ministry clears Bajrang and Deepak Punia's proposals for foreign training

NEW DELHI: The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Sports Ministry has approved the requests put forth by wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Deepak Punia to be excused from the World Championships trials after receiving the necessary fitness certificates, permitting them to train abroad until the Asian Games.

The Times of India

Asian Games exclusion is de-motivating and discouraging: Dipa Karmakar

NEW DELHI: Left out of the Indian squad for the Asian Games, a fuming Dipa Karmakar on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Sports Ministry for leaving her de-motivated and discouraged with their "deafening silence".

The Times of India

With Sunil Chhetri and Igor Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Indian football has made significant progress in recent times, with notable advancements in the sport's popularity among the public. This rising interest, along with the sport's development, has led to a strong argument in favor of including both the men's and women's national football teams in the upcoming…

The Times of India

Waterpolo, softball side and 2 others miss out as Sports Ministry clears 15 teams for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The women's softball and men's water polo sides were among four teams to miss out even as 15 others were cleared by the Sports Ministry for the upcoming Asian Games on Wednesday.

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Indian government clears football teams for Asian Games

AIFF chief Chaubey elated over Sports Ministry's decision to relax selection criteria for Indian football teams' participation in Asian Games. Provides big boost to players' morale. PM Modi's intervention and AIFF's appeal led to Sports Ministry's decision. Indian teams' participation in continental showpiece will give players exposure and help reach…

The Times of India

Fearing injury, Asian Games trials winners request time till August 20 to prepare for World Championship trials

NEW DELHI: The wrestlers, who recently won the Asian Games trials, have requested the IOA ad-hoc panel and the Sports Ministry to not conduct the World Championship trials before August 20, saying repeating the painful and tedious process of weight-loss could lead to injuries ahead of the big-ticket event.

The Times of India

Sports Ministry accords recognition to Handball Association of India

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Tuesday made a significant announcement, officially recognising the Handball Association of India (HAI) as the governing body responsible for the sport in the country.

The Hindu

Swimming Federation of India hopeful of men’s water polo team participating in Hangzhou Asian Games

SFI hopeful of men's water polo team making it to Hangzhou Asian Games despite not being ranked in top 8 in Asia. Proposal sent to Sports Ministry for consideration. Last time Indian men's team made it to Games was 1986 in South Korea. Training under Serbian coach for 9 months,…

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Coach Igor Stimac seeks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for Indian football team's participation in Asian Games

India's head coach, Igor Stimac, has made an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging his intervention to ensure the national football team's participation in the upcoming Asian Games, even though they do not meet the selection criteria.

The Hindu

Gauhati High Court stays Wrestling Federation of India elections

The Gauhati High Court stayed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, scheduled for July 11, on a petition filed by the Assam Wrestling Association.

The Times of India

Wrestlers want Asian Games trials in August, IOA approaches OCA for deadline extension

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday approached the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), seeking an extension of the July 15 deadline for providing details of the country's wrestling squad for the Asian Games after the protesting grapplers requested the Sports Ministry to conduct trials in August.

The Times of India

Sports Ministry increases upper ceiling amount of boarding & lodging by 66% for athletes and team officials

NEW DELHI: In a great move, the Sports Ministry on Friday revised the upper ceiling amount of boarding and lodging for Indian Athletes and team officials by 66%.

The Hindu

In FIR, wrestlers narrate traumatic experiences of sexual harassment by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

While Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh remains defiant, the wrestlers, in the police FIR, have shared their ordeal of years of sexual harassment and how some were treated indifferently “for not supporting him”.

The Times of India

Urge protesting wrestlers not to hold agitation near new Parliament building: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday said that he is ready to undergo a narco test and urged the protesting wrestlers not to hold any kind of agitation near the new Parliament building, which will be inaugurated on Sunday.

The Times of India

We are confident we will win the fight for justice: Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat, one of the main faces of the ongoing wrestlers’ protest, on Wednesday showed confidence, saying that they will win the fight for justice.

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