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Delhi HC seeks WFI response on Vinesh Phogat’s challenge to disciplinary action
The Delhi High Court sought a response from the Wrestling Federation of India. Olympian Vinesh Phogat challenged two show-cause notices issued against her. She alleges arbitrary and discriminatory disciplinary actions by the federation. Phogat also seeks a fair framework for women athletes returning post-maternity. The court will next hear the matter on September 29.
Vinesh Phogat indicates she will fight back after WFI issues show cause notice
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat will challenge a show-cause notice from the Wrestling Federation of India. The notice cites indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations. Phogat is now ineligible for domestic events until June 26. This prevents her planned return at the National Open Ranking event.
WFI issues show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, declares her ineligible to compete till June 26
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat over alleged indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, declaring her ineligible to compete in domestic events until June 26, 2026.
Delhi High Court seeks Centre's stand on Punia, Phogat's plea over WFI administration
The Delhi High Court asked the Indian government and the Wrestling Federation of India to respond to a request by wrestlers. The wrestlers want an independent committee to manage the federation. Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Satyawart Kadian filed the request. The court will hear the case again in December.
WFI withdraws team from World Championship, writes to UWW about govt interference
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has withdrawn the Indian team from the World Championship due to the sports ministry's interference. The clash arose from WFI’s suspended status and subsequent legal challenges from wrestlers. WFI seeks autonomy under UWW regulations and ministry suspension lift.
WFI to challenge Delhi HC order, says Indian wrestlers' participation in upcoming Worlds in danger
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) plans to challenge the Delhi High Court's decision to restore an IOA ad-hoc committee to manage its affairs. WFI President Sanjay Singh warned that this could affect Indian wrestlers' participation in upcoming World Championships. The issue began after allegations of constitutional violations following WFI's election of new office bearers.
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Delhi HC restores mandate of IOA ad hoc panel on plea seeking stay on WFI's functioning
The Delhi High Court reinstated the Indian Olympic Association's ad hoc committee for the Wrestling Federation of India. Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Satyawart Kadian called for the suspension of WFI's activities, citing improper elections and earlier allegations against its former chief. The wrestlers previously demanded the suspension of WFI practice.
HC asks sports ministry to respond to WFI's plea challenging suspension
The Delhi High Court has asked for the Centre's response to a plea by the Wrestling Federation of India challenging its suspension. The WFI was suspended by the government for not following its constitution while making decisions. The court set a hearing for May 28. Wrestlers are also seeking intervention to maintain the suspension.
WFI decides to function at 'no cost to government' model if suspension is not lifted
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) held a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Noida, where it decided to operate under a 'no cost to the government' model if the Sports Ministry does not lift its suspension. The UWW and IOA had already lifted their suspensions, allowing elected officials to resume control. However, the government's suspension remains.
WFI Timeline: From allegations, polls to suspension, lifting of ban, dissolving of ad-hoc panel
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has faced a tumultuous journey, from allegations of sexual exploitation and intimidation to the dissolution of its ad-hoc committee. This timeline captures key events, including protests by wrestlers, formation of oversight committees, suspension by the sports ministry, and the eventual lifting of the ban by the global governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW).
Ad-hoc panel to hold wrestling trials as scheduled, says official
The ad-hoc committee for wrestling will hold trials in Sonepat and Patiala for the Asian Championships and Continental Olympic Qualifiers. The UWW will accept entries only from the WFI. Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat will participate in the trials.
WFI to withdraw circular on conducting trials for upcoming events, HC told
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has agreed to withdraw its circular on conducting selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament, following a directive from the Delhi High Court. The court has instructed the trials to proceed as per the circular issued by the ad-hoc committee supervising the WFI's affairs. This development comes after the Centre suspended the WFI for not following its own constitution while taking decisions, leading to the ad-hoc committee's formation.
Bajrang Punia, others wrestlers move Delhi HC against WFI, challenge its circular to conduct selection trials
Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Satyawrat Kadiyan have filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to hold selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament.
Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia accuse WFI of using devious means to get suspension lifted, threaten fresh protest
The UWW on Tuesday lifted the provisional suspension on India but directed the national federation to provide written guarantees that there would be no discriminatory action against the protesting trio of Punia, Malik and Vinesh Phogat.
Sports Ministry warns of legal action against suspended WFI president
The Sports Ministry warned suspended Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh of legal action for making baseless claims and reiterated that any tournament organized by the body shall be treated as unsanctioned. The ministry stated that the claims made by Singh regarding the recognition of the WFI and the competitions held in Pune are baseless. The ministry informed that any championships organized by the suspended WFI will be treated as unsanctioned. The ministry further advised Singh to desist from making unsubstantiated claims to avoid legal action.
Around 700 wrestlers to compete in senior nationals: WFI President Sanjay Singh
The national body was suspended by the Sports Ministry on December 24, just three days after it held its election for violating its own constitution after it announced to host the 2023 age group nationals in Gonda, UP in last week of December. The Sports Ministry had said that the Nationals organised by WFI will not recognised.
Railways asks its wrestlers not to participate in events organised by suspended WFI
In a press statement, Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) Secretary Prem Chand Lochab said, "The Indian Railways wrestlers will participate only in the championship organised by RSPB and not in any other events under the banner of suspended WFI."
WFI to seek suspension revocation from ministry through dialogue, puts on hold legal challenge
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday decided that it will seek a dialogue with the Sports Ministry for revocation of its suspension, saying it does not want a clash with the government and the legal options will be explored only if talks fail.
WFI to challenge its suspension next week, calls EC meeting on January 16
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has decided to challenge its suspension by the Sports Ministry in court next week. The government suspended WFI on December 24, citing violations of the National Sports Code and the WFI constitution. The federation, elected just three days before the suspension, rejects it and does not recognize the ad-hoc panel appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Sports Ministry unlikely to go back on its decision to dismiss Sanjay Singh led WFI body, keeps wrestlers interest paramount
The ministry is firm that the ad-hoc committee will run the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). As per sources, Sanjay Singh is unlikely to be reinstated as president even if he agrees to follow the protocols set by the ministry. The ministry is firm that the ad-hoc committee will run the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and it will work towards conducting fresh elections.
Govt. didn't follow "proper procedure" while suspending WFI, will challenge in court: Sanjay Singh
Newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh has stated that the sports ministry did not follow the proper procedure while suspending the wrestling national body. The WFI will challenge the government's decision in court, claiming that its autonomously elected body cannot be suspended without presenting the organization's side of the story.
Wrestler Sakshi Malik may mull reversal of her retirement decision only if...
Former wrestler Sakshi Malik has expressed concern about the lack of written information regarding the suspension of the newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) or Sanjay Singh. She emphasized that the fight is not against the government but for women wrestlers. The Union Sports Ministry suspended the WFI and all its office-bearers in response to protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia.
Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)
The Wrestling Federation of India's newly-elected body has been suspended by the Union Sports Ministry due to concerns that it is being controlled by former office bearers and not following the Sports Code. The ministry has sent a letter informing them of the suspension.
Sports Ministry requests IOA to constitute ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs
The Indian Sports Ministry has suspended the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) due to concerns about its governance and integrity. The ministry has written to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc body to manage the affairs of WFI. The WFI was suspended until further orders after the body announced the U-15 and U-20 nationals without proper procedures and sufficient notice to wrestlers.
WFI elections set to be held on December 21, results to be declared on same day
The WFI elections were originally slated to be held on August 12. The Punjab and Haryana High Court, which is hearing a petition, in August extended the stay on WFI elections till September 25. The stay order came in the wake of a petition filed by the Haryana Wrestling Association (HWA) which challenged the move to allow the Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association to cast votes in the WFI polls.
Brij Bhushan, his son not part of electoral college for WFI polls but son-in-law to represent Bihar
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son Karan are not part of the electoral college for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections but the list surprisingly includes members who are not associated with the existing state bodies. According to the WFI Constitution, only members of the state executive can be part of the electoral college for the elections.
WFI elections to be held on July 6, result on same day
The Wrestling Federation of India's much-awaited elections will take place on July 6, the returning officer announced in a notification issued on Tuesday. The announcement comes a day after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) appointed retired high court judge Mahesh Mittal Kumar as the returning officer to set the poll process in motion.
Oversight committee constituted to probe wrestlers' allegations has not reached any conclusion, says sources
An oversight committee probing sexual harassment allegations against Wrestlers Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh submitted its report to the Delhi police after failing to reach a conclusion. Delhi Police is set to record the statements of the seven female wrestlers who accused Singh of sexually harassing them during Indian and international events. On Friday, Delhi Police registered two First Investigation Reports (FIRs) against Singh under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), covering the allegations of a minor victim, and sections of the IPC.
Sports Ministry asks IOA to form Ad-hoc panel for elections
The sports ministry on Monday stalled the scheduled May 7 elections of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute an ad-hoc committee to conduct the polls within 45 days of its formation and also manage the sports body.
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