WFI responds to Vinesh Phogat’s allegations and requests to travel with personal and physio
Vinesh Phogat, an acclaimed Indian wrestler, found herself in a controversy with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The dispute revolved around Phogat’s request for her personal coach and physio to accompany her at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers. Phogat, who...
Brij Bhushan Hits Out at Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for Joining Congress
In a recent development that has stirred the political and sports arenas, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has lashed out at renowned wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia following their...
Another accused arrested after Sushil Kumar in Sagar Dhankar murder case controversy
The two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar was involved in the murder case of wrestler Sagar Dhankar. It has been revealed that a 24-year-old man Parveen Dabas, who was wanted for the murder of Dhankar inside the Chhatarsal Stadium on...
Wrestlers Dissatisfied With Committee Set Up By Sports Ministry To Investigate Claims Against Wrestling...
Leading wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia tweeted that they were not consulted before the sports ministry formed an Oversight Committee to investigate claims of sexual misconduct against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) officials and to manage the...
NADA lifts suspension on Bajrang Punia until further notice
Indian Olympic medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia has been given a reprieve as the National Anti-Doping Agency’s Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) has revoked his provisional suspension. This decision allows Punia to resume training and competing until NADA issues a Notice of Charge. The...
Four years after his dope ban, wrestler Narsingh Yadav still claims his innocence
Back in early August, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Narsingh Yadav came out of his four year long dope ban. With a fresh restart of his career, the wrestler is looking forward for an Olympic glory, but cannot let go...
Wrestler Aman Sehrawat to compete in Bronze Medal at Paris Olympics
Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat is on the cusp of Olympic glory. After a hard-fought journey, he now stands poised to compete in the bronze medal match in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling category at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Aman Sehrawat to aim for Bronze
Aman Sehrawat faced...
Indian Wrestling to get financial aid from Uttar Pradesh Govt. until 2032 Olympics
The Indian wrestling will get financial assistance from the Uttar Pradesh government as they gain sponsorship. WFI President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh recently told PTI that the sport is set to get a major boost.
Indian Wrestling will see an investment...
Tokyo Olympics Champion Neeraj Chopra lends his support to Vinesh Phogat
Golden boy, Neeraj Chopra has tweeted a photo with Vinesh Phogat after the latter was banned by the WFI, the Wrestling Federation of India. The Olympic gold medallist has come out in support of Vinesh who is currently facing...
Tokyo Olympics: Vinesh Phogat defeats Olympic Bronze medalist Sofia Mattsson; enters quarterfinals
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat emerged victorious over Olympic Bronze medalist Sofia Mattsson in the Women's freestyle 53kg round-of-16. She cruises to the quarterfinals after having won the contest 7-1. Vinesh Phogat led the contest 5-0 at the first break and...
