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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

Sakshi Malik quits wrestling after Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes WFI chief

Sakshi Malik retires from wrestling in protest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist winning WFI election. Bajrang and Vinesh Phogat express disappointment.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Bajrang takes a tumble; Aman, Sonam and Kiran claim bronze

HANGZHOU: Bajrang Punia was offered exemption from the selection trials for the Asian Games on the grounds that the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist was the country's best bet for a gold in the men's freestyle 65kg competition at the Hangzhou.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

Hima Das provisionally suspended by NADA for three whereabout failures in 12 months

Hima Das provisionally suspended by NADA for 3 whereabout failures in 12 months. Max 2-yr ban, min 1-yr, depending on fault. WADA rules: 3 whereabouts failures in 12 months constitute anti-doping rule violation. Bhawna Jat, Seema Bisla, Vinesh Phogat also issued notices by NADA.

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

'Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi are responsible': Brij Bhushan Singh on Wrestling Federation of India's suspension

NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh placed blame on prominent wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik for the suspension of the federation. This suspension comes as a severe blow ahead of major sporting events like the Asian Games, World Wrestling Championships, and…

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023

Wrestler Antim Panghal wins World Championships trials; Divya Kakran, Sarita Mor strike back

NEW DELHI: Antim Panghal reaffirmed her status as one of the country's top wrestlers by winning the World Championships trials in Patiala on Friday, while Divya Kakran and Sarita Mor rebounded from disappointing losses in the Asian Games trials to secure seats in the global competition.

The Times of India · Aug 25, 2023

'Whatever command khap gives...': Bajrang Punia hints at withdrawal from Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia on Thursday hinted at the possibility of pulling out from the upcoming Asian Games.

The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023

Vinesh Phogat is a good wrestler but I will try to do better than her: Antim Panghal

NEW DELHI: Fast rising Antim Panghal, who became the first Indian woman wrestler to win back-to-back U20 World titles, on Thursday said her endeavour would be to grow into an athlete who would do better than her decorated senior Vinesh Phogat.

The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023