India’s women wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik and Reetika Hooda, swelled the country’s Paris 2024 Olympic…
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WFI given the reins of Indian wrestling again; ad hoc committee disbanded.
The decision of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to disband the ad hoc committee appointed to…
Were all women wrestlers treated fairly in the pre-Olympic trials in Patiala?
Wrestling fans in India can celebrate the spirit of Vinesh Phogat to have competed in two…
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…
Sports Ministry Suspends Newly Elected WFI Body Over Violation of Sports Code: A Closer Look at the Allegations and Ramifications
In an important development the sports ministry has suspended the newly elected WFI for a violation…
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…