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Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has confirmed her participation in the domestic competition, said Vinod Tomar, assistant secretary of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

Phogat, Sakshi star attraction in Senior National C’ships

Nov 28, 2019 23:26

Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has confirmed her participation in the domestic competition, said Vinod Tomar, assistant secretary of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). read more

Recently, the WFI received five certificates from the Bihar Regimental Centre (BRC), Danapur Cantonment, for verification and three of them turned out fake.

Fake certificates flood wrestling body

Nov 06, 2019 23:38

Recently, the WFI received five certificates from the Bihar Regimental Centre (BRC), Danapur Cantonment, for verification and three of them turned out fake. read more

Shako Bentinidis’ status as Bajrang Punia’s coach seemed to be on shaky grounds after the Wrestling World Championships that was held in Nur-Sultan in September.

Shako Bentinidis to continue as Bajrang Punia’s coach until 2020 Olympics

Oct 23, 2019 20:24

Shako Bentinidis’ status as Bajrang Punia’s coach seemed to be on shaky grounds after the Wrestling World Championships that was held in Nur-Sultan in September. read more

It has been reported that Bajrang, the only Indian to win three World Championship medals, has parted ways with Bentinidis but the Indian wrestler denied it.

Bajrang Punia dismisses report of sacking personal coach

Oct 18, 2019 16:09

It has been reported that Bajrang, the only Indian to win three World Championship medals, has parted ways with Bentinidis but the Indian wrestler denied it. read more

A Russian and a Cuban coach are in the pipeline to train India’s top Olympic contender. Currently, Punia is training with Cuban coach Wilfredo Garcia Quintana at the national camp in Sonepat on a trial basis.

WFI seeks new coach for Bajrang Punia months before Tokyo Olympics

Oct 17, 2019 23:26

A Russian and a Cuban coach are in the pipeline to train India’s top Olympic contender. Currently, Punia is training with Cuban coach Wilfredo Garcia Quintana at the national camp in Sonepat on a trial basis. read more

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had barred 25 girls from attending national camps that included seven who were not allowed to take part in the trials for the World Championships on August 19.

Women wrestlers complain of coaches missing national camp

Aug 23, 2019 01:28

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had barred 25 girls from attending national camps that included seven who were not allowed to take part in the trials for the World Championships on August 19. read more

WFI officials said Sakshi, in her reply, wrote that she had gone home for Raksha Bandhan festival.

Sakshi Malik allowed to rejoin WFI camp after replying to show cause notice

Aug 19, 2019 22:53

WFI officials said Sakshi, in her reply, wrote that she had gone home for Raksha Bandhan festival. read more

25 out of of the 45 women grapplers, who train at the SAI centre in Lucknow, reported absent from the national camp without taking permission from the National Federation.

Sakshi Malik issued show cause notice by WFI for indiscipline

Aug 19, 2019 17:39

25 out of of the 45 women grapplers, who train at the SAI centre in Lucknow, reported absent from the national camp without taking permission from the National Federation. read more

In a tough posture, the WFI also barred wrestlers who were scheduled to take part in the trials for the World Championships in the non-Olympic categories.

Sakshi Malik among 25 wrestlers barred from WFI camp

Aug 17, 2019 23:52

In a tough posture, the WFI also barred wrestlers who were scheduled to take part in the trials for the World Championships in the non-Olympic categories. read more

Current number one wrestler Punia stamped his authority in the Asian circuit after he won the Asian Wrestling Championships in Xi’an, China.

Bajrang Punia to get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Aug 16, 2019 14:50

Current number one wrestler Punia stamped his authority in the Asian circuit after he won the Asian Wrestling Championships in Xi’an, China. read more

The trials for the 74 kg was held back as the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) gave time to Sushil’s competitors to recover from injuries.

Sushil Kumar’s World Championships trials on August 20

Aug 15, 2019 03:25

The trials for the 74 kg was held back as the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) gave time to Sushil’s competitors to recover from injuries. read more

Leg attack by the reigning World Championship bronze medallist had Sushil flummoxed and soon the Uzbek pinned Sushil to end the bout in just 90 seconds.

Sushil Kumar suffers crushing defeat on return, loses bout in just 90 seconds

Aug 09, 2019 22:07

Leg attack by the reigning World Championship bronze medallist had Sushil flummoxed and soon the Uzbek pinned Sushil to end the bout in just 90 seconds. read more

Since some leading wrestlers in Sushil’s weight class (74kg) are injured, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has postponed the trials in this particular category to August.

Sushil Kumar confirms Worlds selection trials participation

Jul 23, 2019 23:27

Since some leading wrestlers in Sushil’s weight class (74kg) are injured, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has postponed the trials in this particular category to August. read more

Recently, a few referees had requested the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to change the venue for Friday’s trials since they feared for their safety at the small hall at SAI centre in Sonepat.

World Wrestling C’ship trials: Venue shifted from SAI Sonepat to Delhi’s IG Stadium

Jul 23, 2019 14:28

Recently, a few referees had requested the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to change the venue for Friday’s trials since they feared for their safety at the small hall at SAI centre in Sonepat. read more