News for 'Bajrang Punia'

'Whole of India is with Vinesh, she is a champion'

'Whole of India is with Vinesh, she is a champion'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The Indian sporting fraternity reacted with disappointment at the (CAS verdict rejecting wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her Olympic disqualification.

Training Woes: Non-protesting wrestlers demand camp restart

Training Woes: Non-protesting wrestlers demand camp restart

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Wrestlers sound alarm over training disruption, urge SAI to reopen centres

Wrestlers refuse to back down: Form committees to plan their next move in fight against WFI chief

Wrestlers refuse to back down: Form committees to plan their next move in fight against WFI chief

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Friday formed two committees to advice them on the future course of action

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 7

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 7

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

A look at India's schedule at the Tokyo Olympics on August 7, 2021.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes showing on Friday, Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games.

Audio equipment falls inside wrestling arena, two hour delay and chaos follows

Audio equipment falls inside wrestling arena, two hour delay and chaos follows

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The morning session was halted for more than two hours.

Wrestlers' protest driven by politicians: WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Wrestlers' protest driven by politicians: WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The country's top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, have been protesting since April 23, demanding criminal action against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

'Request you with folded hands not to weaken our movement'

'Request you with folded hands not to weaken our movement'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Vinesh Phogat was locked in a war of words with cousin Babita, with the former requesting the latter not to weaken their movement.

Sakshi Malik reveals: Threat calls, power struggles and her battle vs WFI

Sakshi Malik reveals: Threat calls, power struggles and her battle vs WFI

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Sakshi Malik revealed that her family is getting threats.

IOA to form ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs

IOA to form ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The ministry's decision came after the country's top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, resumed their sit-in protest in New Delhi on Sunday and demanded the public disclosure of the findings of the oversight panel that investigated the sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Date set for WFI elections, Maharashtra ineligible

Date set for WFI elections, Maharashtra ineligible

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The much-delayed elections of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will be conducted on August 12.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is COVID-19 positive

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Bajrang Punia says men's camp should start on schedule.

Sangeeta wins bronze at Hungary Ranking Series event

Sangeeta wins bronze at Hungary Ranking Series event

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Sangeeta Phogat, one of the six wrestlers who protested against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar, on Saturday won a bronze medal in the non-Olympic 59kg category.

Indian grapplers gear up for a league of their own

Indian grapplers gear up for a league of their own

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Aman Sehrawat, along with former world championship bronze-winner Geeta Phogat, on Monday announced that they would soon launch a Wrestling Champions Super League (WCSL)

Wrestling Olympic qualifiers trials get rescheduled

Wrestling Olympic qualifiers trials get rescheduled

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The trials were initially planned for February 27-29 but got postponed

Shocking! WFI withdraws Indian team from World Championship!

Shocking! WFI withdraws Indian team from World Championship!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The Wrestling Federation of India conveyed to the world governing body UWW that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy.

Vinesh Phogat out of Asian Games with injury

Vinesh Phogat out of Asian Games with injury

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Vinesh clears way for Antim Panghal's inclusion

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

Ravi Dahiya retains Asian wrestling title

Ravi Dahiya retains Asian wrestling title

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Bajrang Punia settles for silver after withdrawing from final d,ue to injury

Three temptations wrestler Bajrang had to overcome on road to glory

Three temptations wrestler Bajrang had to overcome on road to glory

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Bajrang Punia has established himself as the undisputed superstar of Indian wrestling but the road to glory was fraught with temptations

Sports Shorts: Bajrang, Pinki win gold; Sakshi disappoints

Sports Shorts: Bajrang, Pinki win gold; Sakshi disappoints

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

Wrestlers changing demands continuously: Brij Bhushan

Wrestlers changing demands continuously: Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said he still stands by his statement that he will hang himself if even one of the allegation against him is proven to be true.

Wrestlers Narsingh, Gurpreet and physio test positive

Wrestlers Narsingh, Gurpreet and physio test positive

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

All three are asymptomatic and have been moved to Sonepat's Bhagwan Mahavir Das Hospital as a precautionary measure.

Wrestlers' demands being met: Sports Minister

Wrestlers' demands being met: Sports Minister

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Three months ago prominent wrestlers came forward to lead a protest against the WFI chief following which the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the formation of an 'oversight committee' to probe allegations against the WFI, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and some coaches.

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers had also threatened return their medals and awards, including the Padma Shri, to the government after they were allegedly mistreated by the Delhi Police on Wednesday night.

Wrestlers suspend protest for a week; WFI elections by June 30

Wrestlers suspend protest for a week; WFI elections by June 30

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Following their meeting with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, the protesting wrestlers have agreed to suspend their protest for a week.

Mary Kom-led IOA committee to probe wrestlers' claims

Mary Kom-led IOA committee to probe wrestlers' claims

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Besides legendary boxer MC Mary Kom and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, the panel includes archer Dola Banerjee and Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) president and IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav.

Wrestlers' protest: 'PM must answer what action he took'

Wrestlers' protest: 'PM must answer what action he took'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The Congress demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi answer what action he took against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh when issues were allegedly flagged to him by a wrestler in 2021.

WFI chief Singh to step aside, wrestlers call off protest

WFI chief Singh to step aside, wrestlers call off protest

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The government decided to form an oversight committee which will investigate the allegations of sexual harassment of women wresters by WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

No Indian athlete since Independence has won multiple medals at a single Games.

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav was elected chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission in Varanasi on Wednesday, completing a process that was mandated by the sport's world governing body.

Date for WFI's elections likely to be announced on Nov. 29

Date for WFI's elections likely to be announced on Nov. 29

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

A fresh date for Wresting Federation of India's (WFI) long-pending elections is likely to be announced on Wednesday after the Supreme Court set aside the stay imposed by Punjab and Haryana High Court, a member of the IOA-appointed ad hoc committee said.

Victims are being pressurised: Protesting Wrestlers

Victims are being pressurised: Protesting Wrestlers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Protesting wrestlers alleged that the victims are being pressurised to change their statements.

Tendulkar 'cheers' for India's Olympics-bound contingent

Tendulkar 'cheers' for India's Olympics-bound contingent

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday gave his best wishes to India's Olympic-bound contingent and lauded them for continuing their preparations despite the many challenges posed by COVID-19.

Join Rohit, Dipa in supporting #PlayforIndia initiative

Join Rohit, Dipa in supporting #PlayforIndia initiative

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

India's top sporting stars including cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Bajrang Punia along with Olympians Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar are supporting #PlayforIndia initiative, which aims to help distressed people associated with sports whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

IOA approaches OCA for extension as protesting wrestlers want...

IOA approaches OCA for extension as protesting wrestlers want...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IOA approached the Olympic Council of Asia, seeking an extension of the July 15 deadline for providing details of the country's wrestling squad for the Asian Games.

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Top Indian grapplers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kaidyan and Jitender Kinha all tied black bands on their forehead.

CWG 2022: Opportunity for Vinesh, Sakshi to regain form

CWG 2022: Opportunity for Vinesh, Sakshi to regain form

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The CWG will be important not only for Vinesh and Sakshi but also for Bajrang Punia, who has been a bit iffy about his attacking prowess

Meet The Contestants Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11

Meet The Contestants Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The 11th season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is all set to air from November 11 on Sony Entertainment Television.

After suspending protest, wrestlers want to take part in Asian Games trials

After suspending protest, wrestlers want to take part in Asian Games trials

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

A day after calling off their protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the wrestlers expressed intent to take part in the Asian Games selection trials.