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Olympian Vinesh Phogat wins second bout in Asian Games selection trial

Vinesh Phogat began her Asian Games selection trials with a dominant win. The Wrestling Federation of India reversed its decision, allowing Vinesh to compete in the 53kg category. This followed a controversy and a High Court directive. Antim Panghal also made a swift winning start. The trials determine representation at…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 trials

The Supreme Court has recently approved wrestler Vinesh Phogat's participation in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials, overturning a challenge posed by the Wrestling Federation of India against a Delhi High Court's ruling.

The Economic Times

WFI moves SC against HC order allowing Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games selection trials

The Wrestling Federation of India has approached the Supreme Court. This follows a Delhi High Court decision permitting grappler Vinesh Phogat to join Asian Games 2026 selection trials. The High Court cited the federation's policy as exclusionary for athletes returning from maternity leave. The federation's plea will be heard on…

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No relief from HC for wrestler Vinesh Phogat for participating in May 30 trials for Asia Games

The Delhi High Court has denied wrestler Vinesh Phogat immediate permission to compete in Asian Games selection trials. The court asked the Wrestling Federation of India to finalize a show cause notice issued to Phogat regarding indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations. Phogat was declared ineligible by WFI. The court will…

The Economic Times

WFI withdraws India from World Championship, writes to UWW about government interference

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday withdrew the Indian team from the World Championship, conveying to world governing body, UWW, that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. The senior World Championship in 12 non-Olympic categories is scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania from October 28.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat's CAS appeal verdict deferred again: A timeline of events so far

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's wait for a 'positive' outcome from her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics has been extended yet again. The CAS has deferred its decision for the third time, now pushing the expected outcome to…

The Times of India

What drastic steps were taken to cut Vinesh Phogat's weight at Paris Olympics - Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala explains

As the news of wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification ahead of her gold-medal match at the Paris Olympics develops, Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who is with the Indian contingent, described in detail the drastic steps that were taken to bring her weight down to under 50kg, but it all went in vain…

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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

Vinesh accuses WFI chief of trying to end her Olympic dream; fears doping conspiracy

World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat on April 12 accused the Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh of trying to stop her from competing in the Olympic Qualifiers

The Hindu

Delhi HC seeks response of Centre on WFI's plea challenging its suspension

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs (MYAS) in a plea of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging its suspension. Read further on Dynamite News:

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High Court asks sports ministry to respond to Wrestling Federation of India's plea challenging suspension

The Delhi High Court has called for the Centre's response regarding a petition filed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), challenging its suspension.

The Times of India

IOA dissolves ad-hoc panel, reinstates WFI

Indian Olympic Association dissolves ad-hoc committee, clearing way for Wrestling Federation of India to take charge.

The Hindu

Wrestling Federation of India to allow only 'genuine' wrestlers to compete at trials

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday announced that wrestlers from their respective original states will be permitted to participate in the upcoming trials.

The Times of India

Delhi HC asks Centre, WFI to reply to wrestlers' plea against federation elections

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought responses of the Centre and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on a petition filed by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian for declaring as illegal the December 2023 elections held by the sports body…

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National camp for senior wrestlers to begin after trials: WFI

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is gearing up for the senior National camp after almost 15 months with Delhi likely to replace Patiala as the venue because of the ongoing farmers' protest.

The Times of India

Will ask Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi to forget everything and start preparing for trials: WFI president Sanjay Singh

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has extended reassurances to the protesting wrestlers, asserting their inclusion in the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers trials to be held in Maharashtra.

The Hindu

National under-15 and 20 wrestling championships postponed

The Wrestling Federation of India postpones National championships to allow state units more time for preparation.

The Times of India

Putting on hold decision to approach court but will go ahead with senior Nationals: WFI EC

NEW DELHI: The newly-elected executive committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday struck a conciliatory note with the government after offering to initiate dialogues with the sports ministry for the revocation of its suspension while putting on hold decision to approach the court seeking relief.

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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.

The Times of India

Wrestling Federation of India to challenge suspension, calls for executive committee meeting

NEW DELHI: In a defiant move against the suspension imposed by the Sports Ministry, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has declared its intent to challenge the government's decision in court next week. The suspension, issued on December 24, alleged violations of the National Sports Code and the WFI constitution,…

The Times of India

Wrestling Nationals in Jaipur from February 2-5, says WFI ad-hoc panel

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee governing the Wrestling Federation of India on Saturday announced that the senior national championships for wrestling will be held from February 2 to 5 in Jaipur.

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An ‘opportunity’ to clean up a ‘wicked game’: Newspapers on govt suspending WFI body

Controversies continue to plague the Wrestling Federation of India, whose former head and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh is accused of sexual harassment by a number of women wrestlers.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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

The Times of India

Timeline and drama of Wrestling Federation of India elections

NEW DELHI: Following is the timeline of the chain of events up till the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sunday by the Sports Ministry.

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