Indian Wrestling

Only National Championship organised by us will be genuine: WFI ad-hoc panel

WFI ad-hoc panel made it clear that only the wrestlers who participate in competition conducted by it will get the "benefits"

Sports Ministry won't recognise events organised by suspended WFI

In a strongly-worded letter to Sanjay Singh, the Sports Ministry said that "any championships or competitions organised by you - the suspended Executive Committee members of the WFI - will be treated as unsanctioned and unrecognised competitions"

After junior wrestlers protest, WFI ad-hoc panel announces U-15, U-20 Nationals

Neither the National camps nor the junior nationals have been held since January 2023.

'They have spoilt the careers of lakhs': Junior wrestlers protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat

Hundreds of junior wrestlers arrived from different parts of the country to protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat for hurting their careers

Sanjay Singh vows to organise nationals, reiterates not recognising ad-hoc panel

The ad-hoc panel announced that the senior national wrestling championships will be held between 2-5 February in Jaipur.

Wrestling Nationals in Jaipur from February 2-5, says WFI ad-hoc panel

Competitions will be held for top honours in senior free style, Greco Roman and the women's section, the WFI ad-hoc panel declared

WFI president Sanjay Singh: 'Just because I'm close to Brij Bhushan, doesn't mean I'm a dummy candidate'

Sanjay Singh won bulk of the votes in the delayed polls, as Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh gained indirect control over the national federation.

Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh to return Padma Shri award over WFI president's election

After Bajrang Punia, Virender Singh has decided to return his Padma Shri award in support of wrestlers and protest against Sanjay Singh's appointment as WFI chief.

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur refuses to comment on Bajrang Punia returning Padma Shri award

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was asked to comment on wrestler Bajrang Punia returning his Padma Shri honour.

Sakshi Malik retires; Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat unsure of future after Sanjay Singh wins WFI elections

Sakshi Malik, the 2016 Rio Olympics medallist, retired abruptly during a press conference after Sanjay Singh won the WFI elections.