Wrestlers

It's time for change across country: Congress after Haryana CM, cabinet ministers resign

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the chaos in Haryana as evidenced in the split was a reflection of growing people's angst over issues concerning farmers, youth and wrestlers.

12 March 2024, 09:49 IST

It's time for change across country: Congress after Haryana CM, cabinet ministers resign

12 March 2024, 09:49 IST

Another wrestlers' stir: This time against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh

Close to 300 of them came from Arya Samaj Akhara in Chhaprauli, Baghpat while many others came from the Virender Wrestling Academy in Narela. The security personnel struggled to control them as they shouted slogans against Punia, Malik and Phogat.

03 January 2024, 08:45 IST

Another wrestlers' stir: This time against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh

03 January 2024, 08:45 IST

Timeline and drama starting from wrestlers' protest to suspension of WFI

Here are the highlights dating back from January 18 when the wrestlers began their protest at Jantar Mantar to the suspension of the Sanjay Singh-led WFI panel which was elected on December 21.

24 December 2023, 14:01 IST

Timeline and drama starting from wrestlers' protest to suspension of WFI

24 December 2023, 14:01 IST

Safeguarding women wrestlers may be key to WFI's return

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), battling a sexual harassment scandal, may need to safeguard women wrestlers to get its suspension lifted, the game's global governing body said on Saturday.

23 December 2023, 07:37 IST

Safeguarding women wrestlers may be key to WFI's return

23 December 2023, 07:37 IST

Six Indian wrestlers leave to Romania for special training camp, competition

The international tour will last for 15 days with full funding for the same to cover the team's training cost, boarding/lodging costs, airfare, visa costs and out of pocket allowance (OPA) among other expenditures, the release stated.

11 August 2023, 09:05 IST

Six Indian wrestlers leave to Romania for special training camp, competition

11 August 2023, 09:05 IST

Bajrang, Vinesh making efforts to ensure Sanjay Singh doesn't become WFI chief: Source

Brij Bhushan-loyalist Sanjay Singh and 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Anita Sheoran -- are in the fray for the WFI president's post in the elections on Saturday.

10 August 2023, 16:41 IST

Bajrang, Vinesh making efforts to ensure Sanjay Singh doesn't become WFI chief: Source

10 August 2023, 16:41 IST

Wrestlers postpone press conference after Section 144 imposed near Rajghat

After the postponement of the scheduled press conference, Vinesh said that they will share the new time and venue to mediapersons soon.

10 August 2023, 08:47 IST

Wrestlers postpone press conference after Section 144 imposed near Rajghat

10 August 2023, 08:47 IST

Court summons Punia over criminal defamation complaint

The complaint claimed that Punia, along with other wrestlers/persons, made defamatory remarks against Dahiya in a press conference held on May 10.

03 August 2023, 13:37 IST

Delhi court summons wrestler Bajrang Punia over criminal defamation complaint

Court summons Punia over criminal defamation complaint

03 August 2023, 13:37 IST

Fight for cause turned sorry saga

Another unfortunate collateral of this sorry episode is young and aspiring wrestlers being forced to the sidelines.

27 July 2023, 16:59 IST

Fight for cause turned sorry saga

27 July 2023, 16:59 IST

Didn't evade Asian Games trials: Vinesh, Bajrang

Both Bajrang and Vinesh came live on social media to respond to the allegations and recent developments.

24 July 2023, 17:22 IST

Did not run away from Asian Games trials; good to see youngsters fighting for their rights: Vinesh, Bajrang

Didn't evade Asian Games trials: Vinesh, Bajrang

24 July 2023, 17:22 IST