Vinesh Phogat: News
03 Jan 2024
Sakshee MalikkhSakshee Malikkh accuses Brij Bhushan of threatening her mother
Retired wrestler Sakshee Malikkh, on Wednesday, claimed that goons linked to former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh are threatening her mother.
24 Dec 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghSports Ministry suspends newly-elected Brij Bhushan aide-led WFI body
The Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry has reportedly suspended the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body led by Sanjay Singh, a close aide of former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
26 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWFI row: Fight to continue in court, say wrestlers
Wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment announced on Sunday that they would move their fight from the streets to court.
10 Jun 2023
Sakshee Malikkh'Wrestlers to participate in Asian Games only when…': Sakshee Malikkh
Ace wrestler Sakshee Malikkh on Saturday said the protesting grapplers wouldn't participate in the upcoming Asian Games until the central government resolves their issues.
10 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghSaw Brij Bhushan 'inappropriately touch' women wrestlers: International referee
Jagbir Singh, an international wrestling referee, has opened up about Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's "inappropriate behavior" toward women grapplers.
07 Jun 2023
Anurag ThakurProbe to complete by June 15: Government assures protesting wrestlers
Top wrestlers, who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said on Wednesday that the Centre has assured them of the completion of the police investigation by June 15, reported NDTV.
02 Jun 2023
Bajrang Punia'Distressed, disturbed': 1983 Cricket World Cup winners over wrestlers' protest
The 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning team issued a joint statement on Friday, urging the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh not to take any hasty decisions.
01 Jun 2023
Rakesh Tikait'Will meet president to resolve issue': Rakesh Tikait assures wrestlers
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Thursday said that a khap representative would meet President Droupadi Murmu and the central government to try to resolve the issue of protesting wrestlers, reported PTI.
31 May 2023
Meenakshi LekhiMeenakshi Lekhi 'runs' away from questions on wrestlers, Congress reacts
Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Meenakshi Lekhi was seen "running" away when reporters asked her to comment on the wrestlers' protest in Delhi.
30 May 2023
Sakshee MalikkhProtesting wrestlers defer immersing medals in Ganga, give 5-day deadline
Wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday deferred immersing their medals in the Ganga River, giving the Centre a five-day deadline to take action against him.
29 May 2023
Narendra Modi'Ready to take bullets...': Bajrang Punia on ex-IPS officer's warning
Top wrestler Bajrang Punia has responded to former Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) NC Asthana's veiled warning against wrestlers that cops can shoot the protesting grapplers.
29 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)WFI row: Protesting wrestlers booked for 'rioting,' over 800 detained
After being dragged away for trying to march to the new Parliament while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inaugurating it, India's star wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and others were booked for rioting and other charges on Sunday.
28 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Protesting wrestlers to hold 'peaceful' march to new Parliament today
The agitating wrestlers confirmed on Saturday that they will go ahead with the "peaceful" march to the new Parliament building on Sunday despite "pressure" to call off the Mahila (women) Mahapanchayat.
24 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Wrestlers plan mahapanchayat outside new Parliament building on May 28
Wrestlers demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have decided to hold a women's mahapanchayat on Sunday in front of the new Parliament building.
23 May 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh'When, where, how?': WFI's Brij Bhushan on wrestlers' harassment allegations
Addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Mau, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday taunted the protesting wrestlers, who accused him of sexual harassment, saying they haven't revealed any details to back their allegations.
22 May 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh'Ready for narco test if Punia, Phogat…': WFI's Brij Bhushan
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh announced in a Facebook post on Sunday that he was ready to face a narco or polygraph test, provided the protesting wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat also undergo the same.
21 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Wrestlers' protest: Women's panchayat at new Parliament building announced
With their 15-day ultimatum for Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's arrest over sexual harassment allegations ending on Sunday, the protesting wrestlers have decided on their next move.
16 May 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWomen wrestlers flag faults in harassment probe, allege intimidation: Report
At least three women wrestlers—who testified before the government-appointed Oversight Committee—alleged panel members tried to influence them and sought "video or audio proof" of their sexual harassment, The Indian Express reported.
05 May 2023
Bajrang Punia'Please support us': Bajrang Punia's emotional appeal amid wrestlers' protest
Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia on Friday made an emotional appeal publicly to extend support to the wrestlers' protest, which has been going on for 13 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
03 May 2023
Bajrang PuniaDays after 'indiscipline' remark, PT Usha meets protesting wrestlers
Athletic legend PT Usha on Wednesday met the protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, days after she said the grapplers were "tarnishing India's image."
03 May 2023
Anurag ThakurAnurag Thakur tried to hush up matter: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat
Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday claimed that complaints related to sexual harassment had been hushed up by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in the past, and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur did the same.
30 Apr 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWrestlers v/s WFI chief: Delhi Police offers protection to complainants
The Delhi Police has provided security to seven women wrestlers—who accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment—following the Supreme Court's directions, India Today reported.
29 Apr 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWrestlers question government inquiry after alleged leak of accuser details
The protest by top Indian wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh continued on Saturday, despite the filing of two first information reports (FIRs) over sexual harassment allegations against him.
29 Apr 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghI'm innocent, won't resign: Sexual harassment-accused WFI chief after FIRs
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday reportedly said he would not step down from the post, a day after the police filed two first information reports (FIRs) in connection with allegations of sexual harassment against him.
28 Apr 2023
Bajrang PuniaSports minister only spent 2-4 minutes with us: Protesting wrestlers
Olympic medalist and renowned wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday dismissed Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's claims that he spent 12 hours with the protesting wrestlers to discuss the matter.
25 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaWFI sexual harassment case: SC issues notice to Delhi Police
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Delhi Police on a plea filed by women wrestlers seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), reported ANI.
24 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaProtesting wrestlers move Supreme Court seeking FIR against WFI chief
Top Indian wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat, moved the Supreme Court on Monday demanding an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over alleged sexual harassment, reported ANI.
24 Apr 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Why top Indian wrestlers are protesting against WFI chief
India's star grapplers resumed their tirade against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday, citing the government's inaction over allegations of sexual abuse.
23 Apr 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWrestlers complain against WFI chief, no FIR yet; resume protest
Seven women wrestlers lodged a complaint in Delhi against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment, reported The Indian Express on Sunday.
20 Jan 2023
WrestlingWrestlers demand WFI chief's sacking, minister says wait for probe
After a meeting with protesting wrestlers on Thursday night, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur assured them of strict action if any Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) coach or official is found guilty of sexual harassment.
18 Jan 2023
WrestlingVinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik accuse WFI president of sexual harassment
Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.
15 Sep 2022
World Wrestling ChampionshipsWorld Wrestling Championships: Vinesh Phogat bags bronze medal, scripts history
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat scripted history at the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade.
01 Sep 2022
WrestlingWorld Wrestling Championships: Meet the key Indian contingent
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has named a solid-looking Indian contingent for the 2022 World Wrestling Championships
20 Aug 2022
WrestlingAntim Panghal wins gold at U-20 Wrestling World Championships
On Friday, 18-year-old Antim Panghal etched her name in record books.
06 Aug 2022
WrestlingVinesh Phogat wins third successive Commonwealth Games gold in wrestling
Indian ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat won her third successive gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
02 Aug 2021
TokyoMedal hopes high as Indian wrestlers begin campaign on Tuesday
Their remarkable performances in the build-up to the Tokyo Games creating high hopes of multiple medals at the Olympics, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat will have the spotlight on them when India's seven wrestlers, beginning with Sonam Malik, open their campaigns in Tokyo from Tuesday.
12 Jun 2021
WrestlingWrestler Vinesh Phogat wins Gold at Poland Open
Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat proved that her preparations for the Tokyo Games were on track by winning the 53kg gold at the Poland Open in Warsaw on Friday, giving herself some crucial 'mat-time' ahead of the Olympics.
11 Jun 2021
WrestlingVinesh reaches final of Poland Open with contrasting wins
Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat proved that her preparations for the Tokyo Olympics were on track as she progressed to the 53kg final of the Poland Open with two contrasting wins.
07 Mar 2021
WrestlingVinesh Phogat secures gold in Rome, reclaims top spot
Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat bagged a gold medal with a dominant win in the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series event.
18 Aug 2020
Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma among four athletes recommended for Khel Ratna Award
Indian opener Rohit Sharma is among the four athletes who have been recommended for India's highest sporting honor, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
01 Aug 2020
WrestlingVinesh Phogat pulls out of proposed wrestling camp
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is against the idea of holding a national camp with the cases of coronavirus increasing day by day.
13 Mar 2020
Mary KomIndian boxers including Mary Kom to go into quarantine
India's Mary Kom, who competed in the Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifiers in Jordan, will be sent into self-isolation for at least 10 days, alongside thirteen other boxers.
11 Aug 2019
WrestlingTbilisi Grand Prix: Wrestler Bajrang Punia claims gold medal
Indian star wrestler Bajrang Punia's superb form has continued.
02 Mar 2019
WrestlingUWW ranking series: Pooja wins gold, Sakshi gets silver
Indian wrestlers put in a commendable shift as they won four medals at the Dan Kolov-Nikola Petrov tournament in Ruse, Bulgaria.
30 Nov 2018
WrestlingWrestlers Bajrang, Vinesh and Pooja awarded Grade A contracts
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has rolled out a grade-based contract system for wrestlers.
29 Aug 2018
WrestlingBajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat in contention for Khel Ratna award
Asian Games 2018 gold medalists Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are in the race for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
28 Aug 2018
IndiaAsian Games gold medalist Vinesh Phogat gets engaged at airport
Having won a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta, wrestler Vinesh Phogat was on her way home when something special happened.
20 Aug 2018
WrestlingVinesh Phogat becomes first Indian woman-wrestler to win Asiad gold
Vinesh Phogat today created history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian Games, brushing aside her rivals with remarkable ease in the 50kg category in Jakarta, Indonesia.
09 Aug 2018
HaryanaSakshi Malik opens up about her below-par performance in CWG
Under the scanner for her below-par performance in the run-up to the Asian Games, Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik is feeling the heat but insists that athletes never stop aiming for medals.
15 Apr 2018
IndiaCommonwealth Games: Railway athletes win 10 out of 26 golds
Indian Railways today said that it was a matter of pride that 40% of the gold medals for India, 10 out of 26, in the recently concluded Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, were won by Railway athletes.
14 Apr 2018
IndiaCWG-2018: Wrestlers Vinesh, Sumit claim gold; Sakshi bags bronze
There was no stopping the gold rush in wrestling as two more were added to the tally by Vinesh Phogat (50kg) and Sumit (125kg) at the Commonwealth Games today.
02 Mar 2018
Commonwealth Games (CWG)Vinesh Phogat wins silver at Asian Wrestling Championships
Indian star wrestler Vinesh Phogat had to be content with a silver medal in the Asian Wrestling Championship after losing 2-3 to China's a Chun Lei in the summit clash of the women's 50kg freestyle event in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.
01 Mar 2018
IndiaVinesh Phogat enters final of Asian Wrestling Championship
Vinesh Phogat assured herself and India of at least a silver medal at the Asian Wrestling Championship as the Commonwealth Games gold medallist entered the final of the 50kg category with a win over Japan's Yuki Irie.
17 Dec 2017
WrestlingIndia dominate Commonwealth Wrestling Championships
Indian contingent, at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, is making the country proud yet again.