New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has come out in strong support of Vinesh Phogat, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to allow the wrestler to participate in the competitions to ensure her return to international events. Vinesh, who announced her retirement hours after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024. She welcomed her baby boy last July and later reversed her decision to retire. She is now eyeing a comeback aft…
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Gonda, May 11 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat defended her eligibility on Monday after the Wrestling Federation of India barred her from competing in the Senior National Open Ranking Tournament. She stated that both the International Testing Agency (ITA) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) had cleared her to return to competition on January 1, 2026.The former World Championships medallist attended the National Open Ranking Tournament and met with WFI president Sanjay Singh. The federation claimed she c…
Gonda, May 11 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday announced the conclusion of the men’s freestyle events at the Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026, held at Nandininagar Mahavidyalaya, Gonda (UP), on Monday. The national ranking competition recorded a total participation of 593 wrestlers competing across various designated weight categories.In the 92kg freestyle division, Deepak Punia (Haryana) secured the gold medal and the top national ranking. Punia advanced to the final …
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat has broken her silence on the show-cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), dismissing allegations of rule violations and saying the federation has misinterpreted the timelines of her sabbatical from the sport.WFI had issued a show cause notice to the three-time Olympian, citing “grave acts of indiscipline” and multiple rule violations that the federation claims have caused “national embarrassment”. The federation also declared Phogat…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat signalled her intent to fight back after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) issued a detailed show-cause notice against her, accusing the star wrestler of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations while declaring her ineligible to compete in domestic tournaments until June 26.“Life is caught in some deep whirlpool’s midst. The world seeks flaws in my character, persists.. Life has always held your head held high. No sword has the power to make i…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a formal show cause notice to three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat, citing “grave acts of indiscipline” and multiple rule violations that the federation claims have caused “national embarrassment”. The WFI has also declared Vinesh “ineligible” to participate in any sanctioned competitions or events until at least June 26, 2026. This ban specifically excludes her from the 2026 Senior Open Ranking Tournament scheduled to begin…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Just a few months before the Asian Games, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has released new eligibility criteria to participate in the selection trials, effectively shutting the door on veteran Vinesh Phogat, who has been hoping to qualify for the Continental mega event.As per the new rules decided by WFI, only medal winners from the 2025 and 2026 competitions will be allowed to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games. This effectively rules out Pho…
Charkhi Dadri, May 4 (IANS) Backing Vinesh Phogat, Dronacharya Awardee and veteran coach Mahavir Singh Phogat raised serious concerns over the state of wrestling infrastructure and administration in India, stressing the need for proper implementation of rules, better training facilities, and an end to internal conflicts among playersHe emphasised that consistent development—not occasional success—along with access to quality coaching and equal opportunities, is crucial for the growth of the …
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh firmly addressed concerns raised by Vinesh Phogat over safety and fairness, assuring that the federation is taking full responsibility while ruling out any last-minute changes to the tournament venue.“If Vinesh is worried about her safety, let me assure her that I am taking personal guarantee of that. Also, we have UWW-approved referees who officiate and all trial bouts are recorded, so there is no chance of any bias,…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has revealed for the first time that she is one of the six women wrestlers who filed a formal complaint of sexual harassment against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Breaking her silence while the matter remains sub-judice, Phogat also issued a stern warning to the Central Government and the Sports Ministry regarding the upcoming National Open Ranking Tournament scheduled to be held in Gonda,…