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Indian wrestlers fret over Zagreb Open participation

NEW DELHI: Defending champion Aman Sehrawat is apprehensive about his prospects of competing in the upcoming Zagreb Open in Croatia, a ranking series event in the United World Wrestling's (UWW) calendar which the Indian has dominated in the past two editions.

The Times of India

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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Sakshi Malik appeals to PM Modi, Sports Minister to protect the future of Indian wrestling

New Delhi: Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, asking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help wrestlers.

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WFI withdraws India from World Championship, writes to UWW about government interference

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday withdrew the Indian team from the World Championship, conveying to world governing body, UWW, that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. The senior World Championship in 12 non-Olympic categories is scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania from October 28.

The Times of India

Still awaiting govt recognition, WFI announces dates of Nationals

NEW DELHI: Still looking for recognition from the sports ministry, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) - headed by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide, Sanjay Singh - has announced the conduct of the Senior National Championships in Bengaluru from Dec 6 to 8. The Nationals will see competition in a…

The Times of India

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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Delhi High Court criticizes plea to quash sexual harassment case by former Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Delhi High Court on Thursday criticized the plea by former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to quash the sexual harassment and intimidation case filed by female wrestlers.

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HC asks IOA panel to run wrestling body

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday restored the mandate of an ad hoc panel of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to run the affairs of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). It was hearing a plea by celebrated wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and her husband Satyawart…

The Times of India

'If sports are kept separate from politics...': WFI chief criticizes politicians for exploiting Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

NEW DELHI: As the country waits for the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to decide on Vinesh Phogat's appeal, Sanjay Singh, the head of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has criticized politicians for using the wrestler's disqualification for political gain. Singh stated that "they have no understanding of…

The Times of India

'India could have won six more medals in wrestling...': WFI president Sanjay Singh hopeful for favorable outcome in Vinesh Phogat's CAS appeal

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Sanjay Singh, has stressed the importance of Vinesh Phogat's ongoing appeal against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics, citing that the outcome is crucial for both the athlete and the nation.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat's appeal: WFI hopeful of a favourable CAS verdict

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh stated that the federation wants the judgment to be in their favor because it is their country's medal after the verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 was delayed.

The Times of India

Indian wrestlers under the spotlight at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestling has gone through a tumultuous period since the beginning of the last year with the protest against the former president of WFI, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, over allegations of sexual harassment by leading female wrestlers, followed by the suspension of the national federation which led to…

The Times of India

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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IOA chief PT Usha chides WFI ad-hoc panel for exclusion of Antim Panghal's coaches in long list

NEW DELHI: PT Usha, the IOA President, strongly criticised the ad-hoc panel responsible for managing the suspended WFI on Wednesday. She pointed out that the committee failed to exercise due diligence and omitted the names of wrestler Antim Panghal's coaches from the extensive list submitted to the Paris Olympic Games…

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What to expect from Indian wrestlers at Paris Olympics - a SWOT analysis

Indian wrestlers have consistently secured medals in every Olympic Games since 2008 in Beijing, solidifying wrestling's position as a premier Olympic sport in the nation. This success has extended to the junior level as well, with the emergence of U23 world champions, raising expectations for outstanding performances in Paris.

The Hindu

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.

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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.

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Wrestling Federation of India to decide on Paris Games selection criteria on May 21

NEW DELHI: Reliable sources have indicated that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will finalise the selection criteria for assembling the Indian team for the Paris Olympics on May 21.

The Times of India

Big win for women wrestlers' struggle, say Bajrang, Sakshee

NEW DELHI: Two of the leading faces of protests against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Olympic medallist wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh, on Friday welcomed a Delhi court's decision to frame charges against BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, who was accused of sexually harassing six…

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 Times of India

It's a big victory for women wrestlers: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Star grappler Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed Delhi court's decision to frame sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, calling it a big victory for country's women wrestlers.

The Times of India

'Options open for me,' says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after Delhi Court's order in sexual harassment case

NEW DELHI: As a Delhi Court on Friday ordered framing of charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case, the former WFI chief welcomed the decision.

The Times of India

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case

NEW DELHI: The Rouse Avenue court on Friday ordered framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case.

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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