Vinesh Phogat: News
Vinesh Phogat shares future plans following Olympic medal saga
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has expressed uncertainty about her future in the sport, following her disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
WFI to contest HC order over IOA's ad-hoc committee reinstatement
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has expressed its intention to challenge a recent Delhi High Court order.
No Olympic medal for Vinesh Phogat as CAS dismisses petition
Vinesh Phogat will not be getting a silver medal after her petition was rejected by the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS).
WFI chief blames wrestlers' protests for India's poor Olympics performance
Sanjay Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has attributed India's disappointing performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics to the wrestlers' protests against his aide, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Decoding timeline of Vinesh Phogat's Olympic medal saga
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was awarded her decision from the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) regarding her appeal against disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics.
CAS postpones decision on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic medal appeal again
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has once again postponed the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics: How Indian bronze-medalist Aman Sehrawat maintained his weight
Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat, who won the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has opened up on the harsh realities of maintaining his competition weight.
PT Usha defends IOA medical team in Vinesh Phogat case
PT Usha, the Indian Olympic Association president, opened up on the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics over weight issues.
2024 Paris Olympics: Key takeaways of Team India's campaign
India's 2024 Paris Olympics campaign came to an end after wrestler Reetika Hooda got eliminated from the 76 kg wrestling freestyle event.
Olympics: A look at notable records of Indian wrestlers
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat missed the Olympic medal after getting disqualified ahead of the Paris Games final.
Vinesh's Olympic disqualification triggers uproar in Parliament, opposition walks out
The members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance walked out of Rajya Sabha on Thursday after being denied a discussion on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
'She's tired of this system': Tharoor as Vinesh Phogat retires
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Thursday that wrestler Vinesh Phogat is "tired of fighting" after she announced her retirement.
'Not Vinesh's fault...': WFI chief blames support staff, demands probe
President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Sanjay Singh has attributed the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics to her support staff.
'Wrestling won, I lost…': Vinesh announces retirement after Olympic shock
Wrestling champion, Vinesh Phogat, declared her retirement from the sport, a day after a disqualification at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Brij Bhushan's son reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Olympics
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Karan Bhushan Singh has reacted to the ouster of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics, calling it a "loss for the country."
Hema Malini's 'insensitive' comment on Vinesh Phogat upsets netizens
Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 for being 100gm overweight in the women's 50kg category.
Explained: How 100 extra grams cost Vinesh Phogat Olympic medal
In a massive blow to the Indian contingent competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, wrestler Vinesh Phogat got disqualified ahead of her gold-medal match scheduled on August 7.
'Explore options…': Modi tells PT Usha on Vinesh's Olympics disqualification
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Wednesday following Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics.
Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics for being overweight
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she could not make the weight on the morning of her 50 kg gold medal bout.
'Will Modi call Vinesh?': Congress reacts to Paris Olympics victory
The Congress took a jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning if he would congratulate wrestler Vinesh Phogat following her historic semi-final victory at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night.
How Vinesh Phogat defied injuries, controversies to reach Olympic final
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has assured India of its fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat reaches final, confirms medal
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has assured India of its fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat beats Oksana Livach, reaches semi-finals
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reached the semi-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics, wrestling: Vinesh Phogat stuns defending champion Yui Susaki
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reached the quarter-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
2024 Paris Games, Indian wrestling: All you need to know
The 2024 Paris Olympics is set to begin on July 26 in Paris, the capital of France, with over 10,000 athletes featuring across sports.
BJP drops Brij Bhushan from Kaiserganj amid sexual harassment allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Karan Bhushan Singh as its Lok Sabha candidate for Kaiserganj, replacing his father, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Sakshee 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.
Sports 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.
WFI 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.
'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.
Saw 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.
Probe 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.
'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.
'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.
Meenakshi 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.
Protesting 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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.