The Latest Breaking News from WFI

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 Times of India · May 10, 2024

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.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

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.

The Times of India · May 6, 2024

Will work for the welfare of wrestlers, says Narsingh

Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI Athletes’ Commission

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2024

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 · Apr 24, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024

Battle-hardened Vinesh Phogat secures Paris Olympics quota

Two-time World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat, a leading face of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, secured on Saturday the quota place for the Paris Games, defeating Kazakhstan’s Laura Ganikyzy in the women’s 50kg semifinals of the Asian Olympic qualifiers in Bishkek.

The Times of India · Apr 21, 2024

Vinesh Phogat, Reetika, Anshu Malik secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

NEW DELHI: Making a triumphant return to the international arena after leading a prolonged protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat secured a Paris Olympics quota in the women's 50kg category at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Saturday.

The Times of India · Apr 20, 2024

Delhi court defers order on framing charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is expected to announce its decision on April 26 regarding whether to frame charges against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former head of the Wrestling Federation of India and a BJP MP, in a sexual harassment case filed by six female wrestlers.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2024