The fall from grace of Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has taken a new turn…
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Bajrang Punia suspended by NADA after failing to give urine sample for dope testing
Celebrated wrestler Bajrang Punia is in the dock and has been provisionally suspended by the National…
Vinesh Phogat wrests spotlight both off and on the mat at selection trials
It may sound confusing, but it is true that Vinesh Phogat lost and Vinesh Phogat won. …
Sports Ministry likely to lift suspension on WFI ahead of Olympic trials
Indian wrestling’s focus is set to return to the mat after more than 14 months. For…
Wrestling back in news for right reasons
The Wrestling Federation of India, now recognised by the world body (UWW), has dug its heels…
Prakash Padukone’s fight against establishment was constitutional, Sakshi and Bajrang’s tirade has fundamental flaws
This was in the 1990s. Disgruntled with the administration of the Badminton Association of India (BAI),…
Brazen Show of Arrogance, and not WFI Election Result, is the Problem
By Boria Majumdar The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections are finally over and there is…
Medals Belong to the Athletes, Not the Nation: IOC
Ever since the grapplers at the centre of the stand-off with the Wrestling Federation of India…