Indian wrestling in 2024: Some see a beacon of hope, others a smokescreen
Indian wrestling had a disappointing season in 2023 and is looking to bounce back in the Olympic year. The sport had hoped to capitalise on the two medals won in … Read More
Category: Wrestling
Lalit Kumar: Hoping for at least two wrestling medals from Paris
As we go into an Olympic year, the focus for most people will indeed be the Paris Games. Although 2023 was a difficult year, I am confident that our players … Read More
Sakshi, Bajrang accuse WFI of using devious means to get suspension lifted, threaten fresh protest
Olympic medal-winning grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Wednesday alleged that national federation chief Sanjay Singh used devious means to get the suspension on WFI lifted by United World … Read More
WFI President: Around 700 wrestlers to compete in senior nationals
Around 700 grapplers, representing all affiliated state units except Punjab and Odisha, will participate in the Senior National Championship in Pune from Monday, the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) … Read More
Sports Ministry warns of legal action against suspended WFI president
The Sports Ministry on Tuesday warned of legal action against suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh for making “absolutely baseless and mischievous” claims with regard to government … Read More
Top wrestlers reach Jaipur for IOA-appointed ad hoc panel’s national championships
In the backdrop of an ongoing tussle between the Union Sports Ministry and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) over recognition of the latter, several top wrestlers of the country … Read More
WFI president Sanjay Singh: Ad-hoc committee holds no significance, we will conduct trials soon
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh on Tuesday welcomed the United World Wrestling (UWW)‘s decision to lift its suspension with immediate effect and said that the ad-hoc committee … Read More
Sports Ministry does not want the wrestlers to suffer, says WFI secretary
With the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)-appointed ad-hoc committee asking the Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) to conduct the Government-approved National wrestling championships here from Saturday, the Railway Stadium was abuzz … Read More
Vinesh elated to return to competitive wrestling after nearly 16 months
Two-time World Championships bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat is delighted to make a comeback to competitive wrestling after nearly 16 months, a period she fought ‘injustice’ and dealt with a nagging … Read More
National Wrestling Championships: Sunil thumps Manoj to claim the 87kg Greco Roman crown
Asian Games bronze medallist Sunil Kumar steamrolled Manoj Kumar to post a 9-1 win and claim the 87kg crown in the Greco Roman competitions on the opening day of the … Read More