Sakshi, Bajrang meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur ahead of WFI election

Dec 11, 2023

Olympic medallist wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia met Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at his residence ahead of the Wrestling Federation of India...

Handling issue sensitively, players are important to us: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Jun 01, 2023

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said at a Mumbai function that they are dealing with wrestlers' protest against the Wrestling Federation of India's president...

United World Wrestling body suspends Wrestling Federation of India

Aug 24, 2023

United World Wrestling (UWW) has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect in the wake of a delay in holding elections,...

United World Wrestling lifts suspension of Wrestling Federation of India

Feb 13, 2024

UWW had placed the WFI under provisional suspension on August 23 last year after the Indian body failed to hold an election in due...

"Not even consulted": Indian wrestlers unhappy with Sports Ministry's newly formed Oversight committee

Jan 24, 2023

The announcement of the commitment was made by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday. Thakur announced on Monday that boxer Mary Kom will be...

Wrestlers call off protest, WFI cheif Brij Bhushan to step aside till probe is completed

Jan 20, 2023

The protest which has been continuing at the Jantar Mantar in the national capital has finally been called off with the Union Sports Minister...