Wrestling Federation of India

World wrestling body threatens to reimpose ban on WFI if ad-hoc committee is brought back

The UWW president Nenad Lalovic reminded the WFI of the serious implications the move could have, including jeopardising India's preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games.

26 April 2024, 16:52 IST

World wrestling body threatens to reimpose ban on WFI if ad-hoc committee is brought back

26 April 2024, 16:52 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

WB President Ajay Banga, actor Alia Bhatt, Olympian Sakshi Malik on Time's 100 most influential people list

The list also includes Indian-origin restaurateur Asma Khan as well as Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya.

17 April 2024, 14:28 IST

WB President Ajay Banga, actor Alia Bhatt, Olympian Sakshi Malik on Time's 100 most influential people list

17 April 2024, 14:28 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

Delhi HC seeks sports ministry's response on WFI’s plea challenging suspension

The Centre had suspended WFI on December 24, 2023, three days after it elected new office bearers, for allegedly not following the provisions of its own constitution while taking decisions.

09 April 2024, 10:30 IST

Delhi HC seeks sports ministry's response on WFI’s plea challenging suspension

09 April 2024, 10:30 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

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

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

16 February 2024, 12:34 IST

Bajrang Punia urges UWW to reimpose suspension on WFI

Olympic medalists Malik and Bajrang Punia strongly objected to the reappointment or Sanjay Singh as the WFI president— who is a close acquaintance of Brij Bhushan, accused of sexually assaulting young female wrestlers in WFI.

15 February 2024, 10:07 IST

Bajrang Punia urges UWW to reimpose suspension on WFI

15 February 2024, 10:07 IST