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Explained | Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?

UWW suspends WFI for not conducting elections on time. Wrestlers can compete in UWW events, but not under Indian flag. Protest by wrestlers over sexual harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities & administrative lapse. Election process delayed due to court stays & factions of WFI. To restore athletes' right to compete under…

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Asian Games a litmus test for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal

The continental competition with several strong contenders will tell Indian table tennis where it stands, says the decorated paddler. He also feels the performance at Hangzhou will shape the sport’s future in the country because it’s likely to determine the funding for the next cycle

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IOA requests UWW to keep suspension of WFI in abeyance; seeks urgent meeting

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday requested the UWW to "keep in abeyance" the WFI suspension, insisting that it was making efforts to resume the election process.

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Wrestler Bajrang Punia in 634-strong India squad for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Wrestler Bajrang Punia was on Friday included in the 634-strong India squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games which will run from September 23 till October 8.

The Times of India

UWW suspends WFI for not holding elections on time

UWW suspends WFI for not holding elections on time; Indian athletes may compete as individuals in upcoming events. Indian wrestlers' names listed under 'IND' in Worlds entries; selection trials for World championships to be held at Patiala. IOA appointed Justice (retd.) M.M. Kumar as returning officer; polls stayed twice by…

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Yogeshwar Dutt says WFI suspension distressing; Kartar feels it will hugely impact Asian Games medal prospects

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Thursday termed the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the international body as "very distressing", while two-time Asian Games gold winner Kartar Singh said it will have "huge ramifications" on India's prospects in major international tournaments.

The Times of India

Wrestling trials for World Championships to go ahead on August 25-26

NEW DELHI: Despite the suspension of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by the United World Wrestling (UWW) for failing to hold timely elections, the trials to select the Indian team for the upcoming World Championships are set to proceed as originally scheduled on August 25-26.

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United World Wrestling body suspends Wrestling Federation of India

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had appointed the ad-hoc panel on April 27 and the committee was supposed to hold elections within 45 days.

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UWW suspends WFI for delaying elections, Indian wrestlers won't play under India flag at Worlds

NEW DELHI: UWW, the world governing body for wrestling, has suspended the WFI for not conducting its elections on time, a development which will not allow Indian grapplers to compete at the upcoming World Championships under the Indian flag.

The Times of India

Wrestling ad-hoc body not to change criteria for Worlds trials after injury to Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: The IOA-constituted ad-hoc committee for wrestling has decided not alter the criteria for the upcoming trials to select the team for the next month's World Championships in Belgrade.

The Times of India

Two-way contest between Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh and 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran for WFI president's post

Sanjay/Anita to contest for WFI President; 16 candidates from Brij Bhushan camp to contest all 15 posts; RSPB sec. Lochab & Dushyant Sharma for Treasurer; Jai Prakash withdraws from President & Sec-Gen; Coaches Jagmander & Hargobind not accompanying Indian wrestling team for Asian Games.

The Hindu

Trials for wrestling World Championships likely after elected body takes charge

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee for wrestling, constituted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), is considering leaving the responsibility of organising trials for the World Championships to the newly elected office-bearers of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

The Times of India

Chhetri, Sandhu & Jhingan's names not in list sent for Asian Games; AIFF prez says organisers have been requested to give them accreditation

NEW DELHI: Indian football's talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and centre-back Sandesh Jhingan's names are missing from the country's official list of athletes for the upcoming Asian Games in China's Hangzhou, TOI has reliably learnt.

The Times of India

Decision on dates for holding wrestling World Championship trials after August 1: IOA ad-hoc panel member

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc panel appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is expected to announce the dates for conducting trials and the criteria for the World Championships.

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Government clears football teams for Asian Games

Sports Ministry grants relaxation to Indian football teams for Asian Games; Men's and Women's teams to participate despite not meeting existing criterion; AIFF president Kalyan Choubey holds meetings with Home Minister and Sports Minister to find solution; Indian football on rise, participation in Asian Games to boost morale.

The Times of India

Uncertainty ends: Football teams get green signal for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The uncertainty surrounding the Indian men's and women's football teams' participation in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou ended on Wednesday. The sports ministry decided to relax the selection criteria to facilitate the entries of both squads in the Asiad, scheduled from September 23 to October 8 in…

The Times of India

Fearing injury, Asian Games trials winners request time till August 20 to prepare for World Championship trials

NEW DELHI: The wrestlers, who recently won the Asian Games trials, have requested the IOA ad-hoc panel and the Sports Ministry to not conduct the World Championship trials before August 20, saying repeating the painful and tedious process of weight-loss could lead to injuries ahead of the big-ticket event.

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Handball Association of India recognised as National Sports Federation

Recognition of Handball Assoc. of India (HAI) as National Sports Federation (NSF) for promotion & regulation of sport in India. Elections of HAI held under supervision of retired District Judge & to be taken on record. Office-bearers: President, Secretary-gen., Treasurer. HAI to adhere to IHF & IOA guidelines for Indian…

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Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose Worlds trials: IOA's ad-hoc panel member

NEW DELHI: The proposal to withdraw Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from India's Asian Games squad if they lose the upcoming trials for the World Championships will be presented to the IOA's ad-hoc panel, as stated by a member of the committee on Tuesday.

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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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Antim wins Asian Games trials but gets only stand-by spot, says will challenge decision in SC

Antim Panghal beat all competitors in 53kg category selection trials for Asian Games, but was named stand-by. Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging IOA ad-hoc committee's decision to send Vinesh directly to Games. Antim to fight injustice, may go to Supreme Court. Sakshee, Anshu Malik, Mansi Ahlawat, Radhika, Kiran, Gyanender,…

The Times of India

Asiad trials set to be conducted behind closed doors after wrestlers' parents argue with ad-hoc panel

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has made the decision to conduct the Asian Games wrestling trials behind closed doors. This decision comes after a tense situation arose at the IG Stadium on Friday, where parents of some wrestlers engaged in a heated argument…

The Times of India

Legacy against ambition: Football teams' Asian Games hopes hang in balance as Usha-Chaubey engage in IOA power struggle

NEW DELHI: There's a fight on in the corridors of the Indian Olympic Association and as it spills out in the open, football could end up as the collateral damage.

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Never demanded exemption from Asian Games trials: Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, one of the leading faces of the agitation against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Thursday claimed that she never demanded exemption from selection trials for the Asian Games. Fellow protestors Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have been…

The Times of India

Asian Games: Football teams could miss out due to PT Usha-Kalyan Chaubey infighting

NEW DELHI: India’s men’s and women’s football teams’ participation in the Hangzhou Asian Games is looking highly unlikely. Their omission from the Asiad-bound contingent could be the collateral damage of the ongoing battle of one-upmanship between Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) president PT Usha and joint secretary and acting CEO Kalyan…

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