WFI

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

24 April 2024, 10:34 IST

Sexual harassment case against ex-WFI chief: Court to pass order on closure report on May 20

The court, which was scheduled to pass the order on Tuesday, said some clarifications were required in the matter.

23 April 2024, 14:28 IST

Sexual harassment case against ex-WFI chief: Court to pass order on closure report on May 20

23 April 2024, 14:28 IST

Unhappy Wrestling Federation to conduct fresh trials for World Qualifiers

The WFI will conduct trials in all 14 categories - two in women (68, 62) and six each in men's freestyle and Greco Roman styles in either last week of April or in the first week of May.

21 April 2024, 13:45 IST

Unhappy Wrestling Federation to conduct fresh trials for World Qualifiers

21 April 2024, 13:45 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

12 April 2024, 07:05 IST

WFI decides to function at 'no cost to government' model if suspension is not lifted

The government had contended that the WFI flouted rules and put it under suspension, three days after it conducted polls to elect Sanjay Singh as president.

29 March 2024, 16:14 IST

WFI decides to function at 'no cost to government' model if suspension is not lifted

29 March 2024, 16:14 IST

WFI ensures Sports Code is followed in state unit polls, set to resume National Camp from March 27

The WFI wanted to ensure that age and tenure guidelines of the Sports Code are followed and resultantly Nanu Singh, 72, was not allowed to contest the elections.

20 March 2024, 14:43 IST

WFI ensures Sports Code is followed in state unit polls, set to resume National Camp from March 27

20 March 2024, 14:43 IST

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge

The IOA said that the decision was also guided the successful conduct of the selection trials for next month's Olympic qualifying tournament for which the panel collaborated with WFI.

18 March 2024, 12:23 IST

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge

18 March 2024, 12:23 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

11 March 2024, 15:15 IST

Ad-hoc panel to hold wrestling trials as scheduled: WFI official

The United World Wrestling (UWW), the world body for the sport, had on Friday come out in support of WFI, saying it will accept entries for international competitions only from the WFI, which has been suspended by the Sports Ministry.

09 March 2024, 16:13 IST

Ad-hoc panel to hold wrestling trials as scheduled: WFI official

09 March 2024, 16:13 IST

WFI to allow only 'genuine' wrestlers to compete at trials

The trials are being held to select the teams for the Asian Championships and Asian Olympic Games Qualifiers, both scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

06 March 2024, 11:23 IST

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

WFI to allow only 'genuine' wrestlers to compete at trials

06 March 2024, 11:23 IST