wrestling

Commonwealth Games 2026 has announced the exclusion of several sports, driven by logistical challenges, scheduling conflicts, and budget constraints.

NEW DELHI: In a heartbreaking turn of events for India, Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics after failing to make the weight on the morning of her 50 kg gold medal match. Sources indicate that Phogat was approximately 100 grams over the allowed limit, which according to competition rules, makes her ineligible […]

Delhi court grants interim bail to Brijbhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar, former officials of Wrestling Federation of India, in a case related to sexual harassment allegations

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

Wrestling’s world body also condemns detention of wrestlers

After Supreme Court asked them to file FIR against wrestling federation chief, Delhi Police now register cases under POCSO Act and molestation charges

The move comes after the Union sports ministry formed an Oversight Committee

The New Indian talks to former Indian Athlete and Congress MLA from Rajasthan, Krishna Punia on the allegations by Indian wrestlers on WFI’s chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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 […]

In a show of support, over 172 members of Khap panchayat belonging to Charkhi dadri district of Haryana reached Jantar Mantar, on Friday. Top Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik sat on dharna against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.