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India suspends newly-elected wrestling body after top athletes protest

The suspension comes days after a new president replaced the old head who was charged with sexually harassing wrestlers.

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Decision to suspend WFI taken under pressure: Opposition leaders

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections were held on December 21 with Sanjay Singh and his panel winning the polls by big margins.

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Union Sports Ministry instructs IOA to form ad-hoc committee for controlling day-to-day affairs of WFI

The Union Sports Ministry on Sunday instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to manage and control the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Wrestling Federation of India timeline | From allegations, elections to suspension

A timeline of the chain of events leading to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the Sports Ministry

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Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan meets BJP chief Nadda, says ‘done with wrestling’

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh steps down, Sports Ministry suspends WFI, new body elected, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik protest.

The Hindu

Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh to return Padma Shri over WFI president election

Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh Yadav returns Padma Shri in solidarity with wrestlers such as Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and others protesting WFI election.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | France grounded aircraft with 303 Indians: Indian Embassy; Ex-Finance Minister P Chidambaram to head Congress Manifesto Committee for 2024 Lok Sabha election, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 23, 2023

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Bajrang Punia writes to PM Modi, says he is returning Padma Shri in protest

Bajrang Punia returns Padma Shri award in protest against election of Sanjay Singh as WFI president

The Hindu

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.

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Bajrang, Sakshi meet Thakur requesting him to debar Sanjay Singh from contesting WFI polls

The much-awaited WFI elections are scheduled to be held on December 21 during its General Body Meeting and the results will be declared on the same day itself. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hangzhou Asian Games | Aman fights his way to bronze as Bajrang finishes without a medal

Aman Sehrawat booked his Asian Games ticket the hard way but there was always a question whether he would be as good as Ravi Dahiya, Olympic silver medalist and the man who rules in his weight category. On October 6, the 20-year old proved he was with a bronze in…

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Delhi court grants wrestler Bajrang Punia exemption from personal appearance in defamation case

Bajrang Punia granted exemption from personal appearance in criminal defamation case by Delhi court. Punia had gone to Kyrgyzstan for practice sessions and Asian Games. Complaint filed by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya against Punia for alleged defamatory remarks at press conference.

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India to send 634 athletes to Asian Games; Bajrang figures in list

India to send 634 sportspersons to Hangzhou Asian Games, surpassing 2018 Jakarta's 572. Track and field events have 34 men and 31 women, 44 footballers, 36 hockey players, 30 shooters, 33 sailors, 2 kurash, 1 gymnast, and 15 each in men's and women's cricket teams. Wrestler Bajrang Punia and Antim…

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Wrestling: After back-to-back junior world titles, Antim now targets success at senior level

Antim Panghal aims to do better than Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia after defending her U-20 World Championships title. She is confident of continuing the momentum and is preparing for the Asian Games. Despite the tough workload and expectations, she is determined to raise her level and work harder to…

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Asian Games | Vinesh pulls out due to knee injury, clears way for Antim Panghal's inclusion

“The doctor has said that unfortunately, surgery is the only option for me to recover,” Phogat wrote.

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NADA Test: Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first five months

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja gave dope samples thrice between January and May this year, making him the most tested cricketer during this period

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Delhi court summons wrestler Bajrang Punia in criminal defamation complaint

The complaint claimed that Punia, along with other wrestlers/persons, made defamatory remarks against Dahiya in a press conference held on May 10.

The Hindu

Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose Worlds trials: Ad-hoc panel member

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat to be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose World Championship trials, said IOA ad-hoc panel. Punia, Phogat, four others had sought time till August 10. IOA panel exempted them, triggering angry reactions

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Vishal wins only a stand-by spot to Bajrang despite dominating the Asian Games selection trials

Indian wrestling contingent for Asian Games finalized after selection trials; controversy around Bajrang Punia's direct entry remains. Chhatrasal Stadium dominated with four of six winners. World Championships trials likely on August 10-11; Bajrang and Vinesh expected to compete. Vishal Kaliraman dejected despite dominating performances, questioning direct entry. He hopes for…

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Delhi HC refuses to interfere with exemption granted to wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

A petition was filed by Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal and Under-23 Asian Champion Sujeet Kalkal in the Court against the direct entry handed to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia.

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Delhi HC reserves order on plea against Asian Games trial exemption to Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

While reserving the order the bench made clear that it will only see if the procedure has been followed or not. Read further on Dynamite News

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Asian Games trials exemption to Phogat, Punia | Delhi High Court to pronounce order on July 22

The Delhi High Court on July 21 said it will pass an order on July 22 on a challenge to the exemption granted to top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games trials.

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WFI ad-hoc panel hands direct Asian Games entries to Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, raises eyebrows

The WFI ad-hoc panel on July 18 handed Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat direct entries into the Asian Games, a decision which was taken without the consent of the national chief coaches.

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Morning Digest | Visit to France will provide new impetus to strategic partnership: PM Modi; Manipur Police file case against Meitei Leepun chief Pramot Singh, and more

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Wrestling trials for Asian Games on July 22-23; Bajrang, Ravi, Vinesh may get exemption

The IOA ad-hoc committee on Wednesday decided to hold much-awaited Asian Games wrestling trials on July 22-23 and though the panel has not revealed the format and criteria, it may exempt current Olympic and world medallists

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