Wrestling
The Sports Ministry Declares Non-Recognition of Events Organized by Suspended WFI
Sanjay Singh, President of the suspended WFI, remained defiant, expressing intentions to host the national championships despite denying recognition to both the suspension of the newly-elected body and the ad-hoc panel.
Sakshi Malik: WFI Acceptable Without Sanjay Singh, Wrestler Expresses Views
Malik recently announced her retirement in protest against the election of Sanjay Singh as WFI President.
New Wave of Protests Rocks Indian Wrestling, Targeting Bajrang, Sakshi, and Vinesh
Arriving from various regions like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi, around 300 junior wrestlers gathered at Jantar Mantar, catching the police off guard.
Bajrang Punia, Four Others Opt Out of Zagreb Open; Ad-Hoc Panel Selects 13-Member Wrestling Team
Antim Panghal, a bronze medalist at the Senior Worlds, declined her selection to attend the national sports award ceremony where she is set to receive the esteemed Arjuna award. Bajrang Punia, an Olympic bronze medalist, chose to skip the event due to his recent return without medals from the Asian Games and his ongoing recovery from a thumb surgery, delaying his mat training.
Vinesh Phogat Contemplates Returning Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award Amid WFI Elections Dispute
In a statement shared on social media, Vinesh Phogat expressed her discontent, joining Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, who had already declared their decision to relinquish awards.
' I am completely retired from wrestling': Brij Bhushan Singh on WFI suspension controversy
Brij Bhushan Singh, addressing a press conference in New Delhi, clarified that he has retired from wrestling and has cut ties with the sport.
Sakshi Malik Contemplates Future: 'If Brij Bhushan Singh’s Close Aide Becomes WFI President, I Can't Wrestle Anymore'
In a tearful press conference, Sakshi took off her shoes and placed them on the dais, symbolizing her departure from the sport. She expressed her emotional state, saying, "I am dejected, and I will not be competing in wrestling anymore."
Brij Bhushan Asserts 'Dabdaba to Rahega' as His Aide Sanjay Singh Takes Helm as WFI Chief
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former WFI President accused of sexual harassment by notable Indian wrestlers, remained resolute in his assertion that "dabdabad to rahega" (the upheaval will continue).
Sanjay Singh, Brij Bhushan's Associate, Elected as New Chief of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)
The new WFI chief addressed ongoing issues in the Indian wrestling community, particularly referring to top wrestlers like Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat, who were part of a protest against the former WFI chief earlier this year.
Ex-WFI chief alleges material contradictions in sexual harassment case
Appearing before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal of the Rouse Avenue Court, advocate Rajeev Mohan, appearing for Singh, argued that as per the law, the Oversight Committee had to recommend for the registration of the FIR within seven days, but since in the matter at hand, no such recommendation has been made, it is safe to assume that the Committee did not find a prima facie case against accused.
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