Bajrang Punia

Congress behind the wrestlers protest, says WFI chief day after Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join party

The duo of Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress on Friday with a vow of "not being scared or backing off".

Brij Bhushan downplays Vinesh and Bajrang’s entry into politics: ‘A small BJP candidate will defeat them’

The former BJP Member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh's Kaiserganj constituency also offered to campaign in the Haryana elections himself if the party gave their approval.

Haryana Assembly polls: Are wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia joining Congress?

The Congress’ X handle shared a picture of Rahul Gandhi meeting top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia on Wednesday. This has added to the buzz that the duo will join the Grand Old Party and potentially contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly polls. From wrestlers’ protests to farmers’ agitation, the Olympian grapplers have already had a brush with politics

Bajrang Punia alleges conspiracy after second suspension in two months: 'NADA doesn't want me to continue wrestling'

Bajrang Punia said the National Anti-Doping Agency doesn't want him to continue wrestling, but he is ready to 'fight till the end.'

Bajrang Punia suspended again by NADA, served notice of charge

Bajrang Punia can challenge the NADA ruling until 11 July or accept the charge.

Bajrang Punia's suspension revoked by anti-doping panel until formal charges framed

Bajrang Punia was suspended after he refused to provide his sample for dope test after the selection trials in March

Vinesh Phogat, women wrestlers save India the blushes but only one men's quota a sucker punch

The biggest hope in Indian wrestling at the Paris Olympics are the women who have already defied multiple odds to make history.

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday ordered the framing of sexual harassment and other charges against ex-WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case against him.

'Never refused to give sample for doping': Bajrang Punia releases statement after UWW suspension

On Thursday, the United World Wrestling (UWW) had provisionally suspended Bajrang Punia till 31 December, 2024 “for alleged anti-doping rule violation (ADRV).”

Bajrang Punia suspended by United World Wrestling after NADA action: Report

Bajrang Punia has been suspended by United World Wrestling after being provisionally suspended by NADA for refusing to undergo a dope test.