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'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…

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'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.

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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…

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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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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.

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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

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…

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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.

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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.

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'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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Nada suspends Bajrang Punia for not giving sample for dope test

NEW DELHI: National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada) has provisionally suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia, four-time World Championships medallist and Tokyo Olympics bronze winner, for his refusal to give his urine sample to dope control officers during the recent selection trials in Sonepat.

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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.

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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…

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Will work for the welfare of wrestlers, says Narsingh

Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI Athletes’ Commission

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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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