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VINESH PHOGAT

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

Narsingh, an Arjuna awardee and Asian Championships gold medallist in 2010, competed at the 2012 London Olympic Games and lost the opening bout in the 74kg category.

24 April 2024, 10:34 IST

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

24 April 2024, 10:34 IST

Maintaining weight will be a challenge for next four months: Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh is one of the most accomplished woman wrestlers from India with two Worlds medals, several Asian and Asian Games titles to her name.

21 April 2024, 10:14 IST

Maintaining weight will be a challenge for next four months: Vinesh Phogat

Maintaining weight will be a challenge for next four months: Vinesh Phogat

Maintaining weight will be a challenge for next four months: Vinesh Phogat

21 April 2024, 10:14 IST

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

No male wrestler has yet earned a quota. The last chance to win the Paris Games quota will be at the World Qualifiers in Turkey from May 9.

20 April 2024, 13:13 IST

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

20 April 2024, 13:13 IST

Vinesh, Reetika, Mansi and Anshu inch closer to Paris Olympics qualification

Vinesh is competing in 50kg category after winning the selection trials. Even if she misses the chance, she can later be in contention for a berth in 53kg where Antim Panghal has already secured a quota. Antim may be asked to appear in one final trial to prove her worth.

20 April 2024, 08:32 IST

Vinesh, Reetika, Mansi and Anshu inch closer to Paris Olympics qualification

Vinesh, Reetika, Mansi and Anshu inch closer to Paris Olympics qualification

Vinesh, Reetika, Mansi and Anshu inch closer to Paris Olympics qualification

20 April 2024, 08:32 IST

Vinesh accuses Brij Bushan, WFI chief Sanjay Singh of trying to end her Olympic dream; federation denies charge

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said Phogat's request mail (for accreditation of her coach and physio) came on March 18 but by then it had already sent the entries of the players, coaches and medical staff to the world governing body UWW as the registration deadline was March 11.

12 April 2024, 07:05 IST

Vinesh accuses Brij Bushan, WFI chief Sanjay Singh of trying to end her Olympic dream; federation denies charge

Vinesh accuses Brij Bushan, WFI chief Sanjay Singh of trying to end her Olympic dream; federation denies charge

Vinesh accuses Brij Bushan, WFI chief Sanjay Singh of trying to end her Olympic dream; federation denies charge

12 April 2024, 07:05 IST

Wrestling trials: Amid high drama Vinesh keeps Paris hopes alive after winning 50kg bout

Earlier, the celebrated Indian wrestler didn't let the selection trials start and demanded a written assurance that a final trial will be held before the Olympics.

11 March 2024, 15:15 IST

Wrestling trials: Amid high drama Vinesh keeps Paris hopes alive after winning 50kg bout

Wrestling trials: Amid high drama Vinesh keeps Paris hopes alive after winning 50kg bout

Wrestling trials: Amid high drama Vinesh keeps Paris hopes alive after winning 50kg bout

11 March 2024, 15:15 IST

Wrestling trials drama: Vinesh does not let bouts start in 2 categories

Vinesh, turned up at the SAI centre to compete in the 50 kg trials. However, she did not let the competition start and demanded a written assurance. She also sought permission to compete in both 50 kg and 53 kg trials on Monday, leading to a bizarre situation.

11 March 2024, 08:52 IST

Wrestling trials drama: Vinesh Phogat does not let bouts start in 2 categories

Wrestling trials drama: Vinesh Phogat does not let bouts start in 2 categories

Wrestling trials drama: Vinesh does not let bouts start in 2 categories

11 March 2024, 08:52 IST

Delhi High Court to hear wrestlers' plea against WFI elections on Monday

The plea contended that the WFI elections, held on December 21, were in blatant violation of Sports Code.

03 March 2024, 12:23 IST

Delhi High Court to hear wrestlers' plea against WFI elections on Monday

Delhi High Court to hear wrestlers' plea against WFI elections on Monday

Delhi High Court to hear wrestlers' plea against WFI elections on Monday

03 March 2024, 12:23 IST

WFI invites Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for national trials

One of the conditions put by the United World Wrestling while lifting the suspension on WFI was that the three grapplers would not be discriminated against.

26 February 2024, 16:51 IST

WFI invites Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for national trials

WFI invites Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for national trials

WFI invites Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for national trials

26 February 2024, 16:51 IST

No discrimination against protesting wrestlers: WFI chief Sanjay Singh vows to invite Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi for trials

Punia, Phogat and Malik had led a protest against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who they have accused of sexual exploitation of women wrestlers. The elite wresters are also against Sanjay Singh's election as WFI chief.

16 February 2024, 12:34 IST

No discrimination against protesting wrestlers: WFI chief Sanjay Singh vows to invite Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi for trials

No discrimination against protesting wrestlers: WFI chief Sanjay Singh vows to invite Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi for trials

No discrimination against protesting wrestlers: WFI chief Sanjay Singh vows to invite Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi for trials

16 February 2024, 12:34 IST