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Bajrang Punia barred for 4 years, accuses NADA of political vendetta

Bajrang Punia Suspended for Four Years by NADA Over Dope Test Refusal.

NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for refusing dope test

NEW DELHI: The Tokyo Olympics Bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia has been suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). In a letter dated 23rd April, NADA informed the ace wrestler of his provisional suspension on an immediate basis. This prevents Punia from participating in any wrestling competition or activity. “With subject to paragraph 4:1:2 below […]

Vinesh Phogat joins growing wave as athletes return awards amid WFI controversy

Phogat was stopped in her attempt to reach the PMO in New Delhi, after which, she left her awards on Kartavya Path pavement. This significant move follows the footsteps of Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and Deaflympics champion Virender Singh Yadav, who recently returned their Padma Shri awards.

Focus on sports: Haryana CM’s message to wrestlers on new WFI chief

NEW DELHI: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar urged athletes to prioritise their sports and steer clear of getting entangled in political circles. Addressing the recent appointment of Former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s close aide Sanjay Singh as the new chief of the federation, Khattar emphasised that the election process occurred democratically and […]

Future of female wrestlers bleak: Sakshi Mallik retires as Brij Bhushan’s aide becomes WFI Prez

Sanjay Singh, a close aide of the molestation-accused former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, emerged victorious in the recently-concluded WFI presidential elections, dealing a major blow to the wrestlers who have been advocating for justice and a safe environment within the federation.

Wrestlers’ Protest: Delhi Police files charge sheet against ex-WFI chief

Delhi Police submitted over 150 witness statements, a pen drive and photos in its 1500-page charge sheet against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in an alleged sexual harassment case

Thakur meet successful: Wrestlers suspend protests till June 15, concur with polls before June 30

Following assurances from Union Sports minister Anurag Thakur, protesting wrestlers agreed to suspend their protest against wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh till June 15

Satyagrah to continue, says wrestler Sakshi after resuming her job

Decision was taken after Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia met with HM Amit Shah, who assured them of a speedy investigation

Grapplers’ stir: World wrestling body threatens WFI suspension

Wrestling’s world body also condemns detention of wrestlers

Delhi Police Shocker: After thrashing them, cops book Olympian wrestlers for Parliament protest

After detaining the protesting wrestlers, Delhi Police cleared their protest area in Jantar Mantar before filing an FIR against them