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WFI seeks suspension of revocation through dialogue, puts legal challenge on hold

The Wrestling Federation of India plans to seek dialogue with the Sports Ministry to lift its suspension.

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WFI to go ahead with EC meeting on January 16, set to ratify decisions taken during AGM

The suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will go ahead with its Executive Committee meeting in New Delhi and has vowed not to budge from its decision to host the national championships despite the Sports Ministry issuing a warning against it.

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Bajrang Punia urges Sports Ministry to restart wrestling activities in view of Paris Olympics

Bajrang Punia urges Sports Ministry to restart wrestling activities for Paris Olympics

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Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

WFI suspension: The Indian Olympic Association constituted a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI after the Sports Ministry suspended the wrestling national body

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Sharad Pawar welcomes WFI suspension; says decision should have been taken earlier

NCP chief Sharad Pawar welcomes Sports Ministry's decision to suspend newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India over complaints of objectionable conduct towards women 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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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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Volleyball Federation of India Assistant Secretary Vasavan awaits salary from government post retirement

Vasavan Kunnappata served VFI for 36 yrs, yet retired empty-handed due to unpaid salary for 23 months. He wrote to SAI, VFI & Sports Ministry, but no response. He spent own money for VFI activities & travelled for team selection, but no allowance. He's now bankrupt & in debt.

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How Moto GP is trying to avoid the pitfalls that scuppered F1’s foray into India

India returns to motorsport with Moto GP, a private enterprise backed by govt support. After losing F1, the country has another chance to show it can host a high-profile event. With govt recognition, the event has been made easier to organise. A great chance to showcase India, the race is…

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Indian government clears football teams for Asian Games

AIFF chief Chaubey elated over Sports Ministry's decision to relax selection criteria for Indian football teams' participation in Asian Games. Provides big boost to players' morale. PM Modi's intervention and AIFF's appeal led to Sports Ministry's decision. Indian teams' participation in continental showpiece will give players exposure and help reach…

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Swimming Federation of India hopeful of men’s water polo team participating in Hangzhou Asian Games

SFI hopeful of men's water polo team making it to Hangzhou Asian Games despite not being ranked in top 8 in Asia. Proposal sent to Sports Ministry for consideration. Last time Indian men's team made it to Games was 1986 in South Korea. Training under Serbian coach for 9 months,…

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Gauhati High Court stays Wrestling Federation of India elections

The Gauhati High Court stayed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, scheduled for July 11, on a petition filed by the Assam Wrestling Association.

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In FIR, wrestlers narrate traumatic experiences of sexual harassment by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

While Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh remains defiant, the wrestlers, in the police FIR, have shared their ordeal of years of sexual harassment and how some were treated indifferently “for not supporting him”.

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Wrestlers protest | Endurance athletes

Women and men wrestlers — some Olympians, some medal winners, and many who are learning the ropes — stay put at Jantar Mantar, protesting against alleged sexual harassment by one of the most powerful politicians in the sport of wrestling

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Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters

The protesting wrestlers on April 24, 2023 threatened to approach the Supreme Court of the country if an FIR is not lodged against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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