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Asian Championship: WFI to hold selection trials on 15 March in Delhi

The Asian Championships will be held in Amman, Jordan between March 25 and 30. Select Indian players will be participating in the trails. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No body to select wrestlers for international events, couldn't be unhappier: Delhi HC

A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed the world wrestling body, United World Wrestling (UWW), only accepted athletes selected by national bodies recognised by it, such as the WFI, for international events. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Women's Scottish independence group to relaunch with campaign day

A KEY Scottish independence network for female activists who are part of the Yes movement is set to relaunch with a day of action

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Court defers order on police's cancellation report in POCSO case against former WFI Chief

Special (POCSO) Judge Gomati Manocha was on leave. The matter was deferred until January 16, 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Haryana polls: Will Vinesh Phogat end Congress’s losing streak in Julana?

Olympian Vinesh Phogat, who recently entered the political arena, is gearing to contest the Haryana assembly polls on a Congress ticket from Julana. The Congress party has recorded defeat on the Jat-dominated seat in the last three assembly elections and has won here only four times since 1967.

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At Olympics, India’s top women wrestlers have more at stake than medals

In Haryana, the fear of one man has threatened to destroy many champions’ dreams. Now, they are fighting back.

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Cricketers in Kerala faced career fallout for opposing KCA coach who sexually abused girls

It has been over two years since Jomon, an aspiring cricketer from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram, left the sport. He was 21 years old when he joined the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) with dreams of pursuing a successful career. However, in 2022, everything changed after he supported a 12-year-old student who alleged…

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All eyes on Rae Bareli, Amethi as 14 Lok Sabha constituencies go to the polls in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh's fifth phase of elections features key seats like Rae Bareli, Lucknow, and Amethi, with BJP aiming to maintain dominance.

The Hindu

WFI to decide on Paris Games selection criteria on May 21

India secures six Summer Games quotas, with focus on women wrestlers; WFI to decide on final trials.

The Hindu

Sack Brij Bhushan, withdraw his son’s Lok Sabha ticket: Jairam Ramesh to BJP

Congress demands BJP sack Brij Bhushan Singh over sexual harassment charges; BJP rewards his son with Lok Sabha ticket.

The Hindu

Delhi court to pass order on framing charge against Brij Bhushan Singh on May 10

Delhi court to decide on framing charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case.

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‘Never refused to give my sample’: Bajrang Punia responds after NADA suspends him

Bajrang Punia faces provisional suspension for refusing dope test, WFI plans to write to WADA on the matter.

The Hindu

NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for not giving dope sample

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia indefinitely, a move that could potentially jeopardise his bid to compete in the Paris Olympics, which is scheduled to be held later this year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP fields Brij Bhushan's son Karan from Kaiserganj seat for Lok Sabha polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday declared former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son Karan Bhushan Singh as its candidate from the seat for the Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brij Bhushan Singh case: Delhi Court fixes May 7 for passing of order on framing of charges, dismisses further probe plea

The Delhi Court on Friday dismissed an application moved by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, seeking further investigation and placing of a call record details of a coach and fixed May 7, 2024, for pronouncement of order on 'framing of charge' in the matter related to Sexual Harassment levelled…

The Hindu

Will work for the welfare of wrestlers, says Narsingh

Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI Athletes’ Commission

The Hindu

Decision on wrestling trials for Paris Olympics after last Qualifier in Istanbul

WFI to decide on Olympic trials after Istanbul qualifier, considering quota places and disappointing Bishkek results.

The Hindu

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav elected chairman of Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission.

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Maintaining weight will be a challenge for next four months, says Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat overcomes challenges to secure Olympic quota in 50kg category, determined to win medal at Paris Games.

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Vinesh accuses WFI chief of trying to end her Olympic dream; fears doping conspiracy

World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat on April 12 accused the Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh of trying to stop her from competing in the Olympic Qualifiers

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Delhi HC seeks response of Centre on WFI's plea challenging its suspension

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs (MYAS) in a plea of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging its suspension. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi court reserves order on framing of charges against Brij Bhushan in sexual harassment case

A Delhi court reserved its order on framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu

IOA dissolves ad-hoc panel, reinstates WFI

Indian Olympic Association dissolves ad-hoc committee, clearing way for Wrestling Federation of India to take charge.

The Hindu

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, handing complete control back to Wrestling Federation of India.

The Hindu

All set for wrestling trials for Asian championships and Asian Olympic Games qualifier

IOA ad-hoc committee conducts selection trials for Asian championships and Olympic qualifiers amid controversies and court orders.

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