Amid outcry over WFI polls, Sports Ministry suspends wrestling federation over 'hasty' announcements

Dec 24, 2023

In a major decision, coming in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia over the election of an aide...

In first head to roll amid wrestling row, Sports Ministry suspends WFI Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar

Jan 21, 2023

The suspended WFI official denied any communication regarding his suspension, stating that this news reached him through ANI when the news agency contacted him...

WFI committee to approach Sports Ministry for suspension revocation

Jan 16, 2024

WFI on Tuesday held a meeting to discuss the suspension

WFI withdraws Indian Team from World Wrestling C'ships citing 'government interference'

Oct 24, 2024

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) withdrew the Indian team from the upcoming World Wrestling Championship and cited that the Sports Ministry is interfering...

Sports Ministry demands explanation from WFI over sexual harassment charges of women wrestlers

Jan 18, 2023

In its communication to WFI, the Ministry has stated that "since the matter pertains to the well-being of athletes, the Ministry has taken a...

WFI responds to Sports Ministry, rejects wrestlers' charges against its president

Jan 21, 2023

The wrestlers, who were protesting at Jantar Mantar, called of their protest after a meeting with Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.