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Wrestling ad-hoc committee dissolved by IOA, WFI back in control of Indian wrestling

The development comes shortly after the UWW lifted the ban it had slapped on WFI as well as the successful completion of selection trials for the Asian Championships and Olympic Qualifiers.

Why Vinesh Phogat competing in two categories at wrestling trials could lead to more trouble for India and her

In an unprecedented turn of events, Vinesh Phogat was allowed to compete in two categories at wrestling trials but it could lead to further trouble for India and the wrestler.

Sports Ministry joins hands with WFI over conducting trials for Asian Championships after pressure from UWW

Global body United World Wrestling also made it clear that only the WFI, and not an ad-hoc body appointed by the government, was authorised to select teams for international events.

Wrestling ad-hoc panel confirms it will hold trials as scheduled

United World Wrestling (UWW) has said that it will only accept entries for international competitions from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

UWW supports WFI, says it won't accept entries from any other entity

UWW's stand comes a day after Delhi High Court asked IOA-appointed ad-hoc panel to organise trials for the Asian Championships and Olympic qualifiers

WFI to allow only 'genuine' wrestlers to compete at upcoming wrestling trials

The trials are being held to select the teams for the Asian Championships and Asian Olympic Games Qualifiers, both scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

'So much mental pressure': Sakshi Malik will not return to competitive wrestling

Sakshi Malik along with Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have been the biggest faces of the protest against former WFI head Brij Bhushan who has been accused of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers.

WFI vs Wrestlers: Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi challenge WFI elections; Delhi HC asks for Centre, federation's reply

In the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections of December 2023, Sanjay Kumar Singh, a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, swept the polls.

Bajrang Punia rejects invitation to appear for WFI trials, moves court against selection competition

Bajrang Punia has moved a joint petition in the Delhi High Court, seeking a stay on the selection trials that's to be held on 10 and 11 March.

WFI national camp for senior wrestlers to be held after 15 months, Delhi likely to be named as hosts

The national camps had been put on hold since January 2023, when three of India's top wrestlers — Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat accused former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment towards women wrestlers.