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WFI to challenge restoration of IOA’s ad-hoc committee

August 16, 2024, 07:08 PM - 2 min read

The latest order came on a plea seeking a stay on the functioning of the WFI and preventing it from undertaking any activity as a national federation for the sport.

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian filed an appeal for restoration of IOA's ad-hoc committee.

Delhi HC reinstates IOA ad-hoc committee for WFI

August 16, 2024, 05:27 PM - 2 min read

The interim order was passed on the appeal by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L), Vinesh Phogat (R).

PM Modi orders IOA action on Phogat’s disqualification

August 7, 2024, 04:04 PM - 2 min read

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the IOA has registered a strong protest with United World Wrestling (UWW) over the incident.

Jay Shah Announces BCCI To Provide Rs 8.5 Crore For A Boost To Indian Olympic Association.

Jay Shah announces ₹ 8.5 crore BCCI funding for IOA

July 21, 2024, 11:40 PM - 2 min read

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a significant step to support Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024. On Sunday, BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced that the board will provide Rs 8.5 crores to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for the campaign. This financial assistance aims to bolster the preparations and morale of the Indian contingent as they head to Paris for the prestigious global event.

PT Usha seeks yoga's inclusion in Asian Games

June 26, 2024, 02:35 PM - 2 min read

"The world celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga on June 21 and the response to its universal has been overwhelming. People across nations have embraced yoga and drawn benefits," Usha said in the letter.

IOA to provide aid to 6 Olympics-bound wrestlers.

IOA accepts Vinesh's request for wrestlers' aid

June 10, 2024, 05:05 PM - 2 min read

"We will ensure that Vinesh and all our wrestlers receive the necessary support to excel and keep India's flag flying," he said.

Mary Kom steps own as chef-de-mission for Paris Olympics - cites personal reasons. Image X.

Mary Kom resigns from prestigious Olympic position, Cites personal reasons

April 12, 2024, 05:31 PM - 2 min read

Indian boxing legend Mary Kom has stepped down from her role as India’s chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, citing personal reasons.

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge

March 18, 2024, 05:53 PM - 2 min read

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling

Bajrang Punia in a friendly match when Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi met him. Image X.

Tokyo stars miss the mark: Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya out of Paris Olympics race

March 10, 2024, 08:20 PM - 2 min read

Bajrang Punia, renowned for his remarkable performances on the wrestling mat, faced a significant setback in the men’s freestyle 65kg category. Despite being a vocal critic of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Punia's wrestling prowess couldn't secure him a victory.

Wrestling Federation of India gets UWW backing amidst turmoil

March 8, 2024, 10:22 PM - 2 min read

In a decisive move, the United World Wrestling (UWW), the global governing body for wrestling, has thrown its weight behind the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), declaring that it will only accept entries for international competitions from the WFI and no other entity.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik. Image X.

Court pins down WFI: Legal battle ensues over Asian Championships trials

March 7, 2024, 08:08 PM - 2 min read

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has informed the Delhi High Court that it will retract its circular regarding the selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament.

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. Image X.

Delhi High Court grapples with Wrestling Federation's controversial elections

March 4, 2024, 05:15 PM - 2 min read

The Delhi High Court has recently taken up a petition filed by prominent Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and her husband Satyawart Kadian.