Indian wrestling

Sakshi Malik claimed that fellow wrestler Babita Phogat organized the recent protests against Brij Bhushan Singh.

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 […]

NEW DELHI: The Ad Hoc committee for wrestling discipline announced a 13-member team for the Zagreb Open Wrestling tournament in Croatia from January 10 to 14. Visa formalities for 25 members, including athletes and support staff, expedited with Ministry of External Affairs assistance. Bhupinder Singh Bajwa, head of the ad-hoc panel, stated, “Thanks to a timely […]

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 […]

Gloves are off, top indian athletes wrestle it out with Wrestling Federation of India. Level harassment charges against federation chief Brijbhushan. Vinesh Phogat leads dharna against bahubali BJP MP & WFI chief. Exposes Brijbhushan in public, reveals his ‘uncouth’ behaviour. Brijbhusan shows no guilt, remains nonchalant. Athletes demand dissolution of federation. ‘Black Day of Indian […]

Much anticipated media meet of WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was cancelled. His son, MLA Prateek Bhushan Singh, gave a statement on his father’s behalf. Prateek says his father will speak after AGM on January 22. AGM is scheduled to be held in Ayodhya. Strongman Brij Bhushan found himself in hot water after top […]