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Wrestling's world body condemns detention of wrestlers

Wrestling's world body condemns detention of wrestlers

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The world body said it has been keeping an eye on the protest by the wrestlers against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

'She will fulfil my dream of an Olympic gold medal'

'She will fulfil my dream of an Olympic gold medal'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Mahavir said he had advised her niece on the playing strategy against her strong rivals.

Court set to rule on Vinesh, Bajrang's Asian Games entry

Court set to rule on Vinesh, Bajrang's Asian Games entry

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Asian Games trials exemption to Phogat, Punia: HC to pronounce order on Saturday

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.

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Vinesh Phogat locked Paris Olympics quota in the women's 50kg category, reaching the final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier without conceding a single point.

Wrestlers protest for 22 days, IOA finally takes action

Wrestlers protest for 22 days, IOA finally takes action

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The WFI said it has no issues in obeying the IOA order since they were already co-operating with the authorities.

I think it might be sabotage: Vijender

I think it might be sabotage: Vijender

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'And when I say sabotage I mean people who are not happy to see India rise as a sporting nation. This girl has been through so much, your heart breaks for her. What more could she have done? Which other test?'

Protesting wrestlers to have one-bout trials for Asiad, Worlds

Protesting wrestlers to have one-bout trials for Asiad, Worlds

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

By conducting the initial trials, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will be able to send wrestlers' names to Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) within the July 15 deadline but it can later replace the entries if protesting wrestlers end up beating the winners of the initial trials.

Vinesh, Bajrang join Congress; say won't back off

Vinesh, Bajrang join Congress; say won't back off

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Phogat and Punia joined the party in the presence of Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, spokesperson Pawan Khera and Haryana Congress chief Uday Bhan.

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.

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.

IOC hits out over treatment of Indian wrestlers

IOC hits out over treatment of Indian wrestlers

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The IOC has condemned the manner in which the protesting Indian wrestlers were being treated by Delhi Police.

Wrestling row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee

Wrestling row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The allegations were levelled by prominent grapplers such as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Ravi Dahiya.

Police asks sexual harassment victims for video proof: Sibal slams the move

Police asks sexual harassment victims for video proof: Sibal slams the move

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The government had assured the protesting wrestlers that a charge-sheet will be filed against the outgoing WFI chief

Wrestling: Aman wants trials scrapped to focus on Olympics

Wrestling: Aman wants trials scrapped to focus on Olympics

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Aman, who is Asian Games bronze medallist and Asian Championships title winner, is confident that he will be in reckoning for a medal at the Games.

WFI blames Punam, claims lifter competed with injury

WFI blames Punam, claims lifter competed with injury

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Clearly disappointed with her show, the national federation chief said that the lifter competed with an injury to her knee.

'Wrestling will remember you for licking the feet of...'

'Wrestling will remember you for licking the feet of...'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Phogat alleged that Yogeshwar had laughed off the sexual harassment complaints against the WFI chief during the oversight panel hearings

Media supporting Brij Bhushan more than us: wrestlers

Media supporting Brij Bhushan more than us: wrestlers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Sunday accused the media of supporting Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh more than the players.

SEE: Vinesh leaves Arjuna, Khel Ratna Awards on Kartavya Path

SEE: Vinesh leaves Arjuna, Khel Ratna Awards on Kartavya Path

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Days after announcing her decision to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna award to the Prime Minister, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat left her awards on the pavement of the Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

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.

'Will daughters get justice in this atmosphere of fear & intimation?'

'Will daughters get justice in this atmosphere of fear & intimation?'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Vinesh Phogat wondered if the country's daughters would get justice in this "atmosphere of fear and intimation".

PIX: Vinesh Phogat in Olympics women's 50kg wrestling final

PIX: Vinesh Phogat in Olympics women's 50kg wrestling final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Vinesh had failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympics appearances.

Wrestlers can approach us with their complaints: NCW

Wrestlers can approach us with their complaints: NCW

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

World championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, one of the country's top wrestlers, on Wednesday alleged that WFI president Singh has been sexually exploiting women wrestlers for years, a charge vehemently rejected by the BJP MP.

UWW suspends Bajrang; SAI approves his training stint but wrestler cancels...

UWW suspends Bajrang; SAI approves his training stint but wrestler cancels...

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Wrestling's world governing body UWW has suspended Bajrang Punia till the end of this year following NADA's decision to hand him a provisional suspension for refusing to undergo a dope test.

SAI, NADA junior officials involved in Narsingh conspiracy: WFI President

SAI, NADA junior officials involved in Narsingh conspiracy: WFI President

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Refusing to budge from its stance, the Wrestling Federation of India floated a new theory on Tuesday, alleging that some junior officials of the Sports Authority of India and National Anti Doping Agency are responsible for Narsingh Yadav being handed a four-year ban for doping.

Wrestling World Championship trial dates after August 1

Wrestling World Championship trial dates after August 1

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The ad-hoc committee member added that the wrestlers' demand to hold the Worlds trials on or after August 20, as they need time to recover from the Asian Games trials, was "not feasible".

Wrestlers' meeting with sports minister Thakur inconclusive

Wrestlers' meeting with sports minister Thakur inconclusive

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The wrestlers refused to back down from their demand that the government immediately disband the Wrestling Federation of India.

Mom learns to cook: Fuelling Reetika's Olympic dreams

Mom learns to cook: Fuelling Reetika's Olympic dreams

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Reetika's team ensures that she takes additional small meals to gain strength, and chicken was added to the meal plan, defying the family tradition.

Sexual assault claims: DCW issues notice to sports ministry, Delhi Police

Sexual assault claims: DCW issues notice to sports ministry, Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Wrestler Divya Kakran defends WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Wrestlers to take their fight for justice from streets to court

Wrestlers to take their fight for justice from streets to court

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

A few minutes after posting the statement, Vinesh and Sakshi tweeted that they are taking a break from social media for a few days.

Protesting wrestlers will be allowed to compete in Asian Games trials

Protesting wrestlers will be allowed to compete in Asian Games trials

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Elite wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who are staging a sit-in protest at Jantar, will not be stopped from competing in the trials for this year's Asian Games.

IOA plea to lift wrestling Federation of India's suspension

IOA plea to lift wrestling Federation of India's suspension

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday requested the UWW to "keep in abeyance" the WFI suspension, insisting that it was making efforts to resume the election process.

Modi government is always with the athletes: Thakur

Modi government is always with the athletes: Thakur

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur reiterated the government's commitment to an 'impartial probe' into the charges against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Can these wrestlers put India on podium at the Olympics?

Can these wrestlers put India on podium at the Olympics?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Only one male and five female wrestlers qualified for the upcoming edition. Here's a look at the strength and weakness of all the six contenders.

I decided to take revenge: Father of minor wrestler

I decided to take revenge: Father of minor wrestler

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The father of the minor wrestler said that they deliberately filed a false complaint against WFI chief because they wanted to get back at him.

We couldn't convince CAS on conspiracy: WFI chief

We couldn't convince CAS on conspiracy: WFI chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Wrestling Federation of India, on Friday, conceded that it was not being able to convince the Court of Arbitration for Sports' panel that grappler Narsingh Yadav was a victim of conspiracy and sabotage, and that was why he lost the case and was ejected from the Rio Olympics with a four-year ban.

Ready to quit jobs in fight for justice, say wrestlers

Ready to quit jobs in fight for justice, say wrestlers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

When asked about the claims that the minor who was among the grapplers who had accusing WFI chief Bhushan of sexual harassment had taken back her complaint, Malik said, 'This is all fake news to discredit our protest in the eyes of the public and to make us lose public support.'

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat is a reminder that true champions are not just defined by their medals but by their character and their impact on society.

'Government woke up after so many days, solution must come out'

'Government woke up after so many days, solution must come out'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Bajrang Punia, Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadiyan, arrived at the minister's house for the meeting on Wednesday morning.