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From allegations, polls to suspension, lifting of ban, dissolve of ad-hoc panel

From allegations, polls to suspension, lifting of ban, dissolve of ad-hoc panel

The WFI timeline charts all the important events dating back from January 18, 2023 when the wrestlers began their protest at Jantar Mantar to the suspension of the Sanjay Singh-led WFI panel

18 March,2024 08:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Vinesh Phogat wins 50kg bout after holding up proceedings in the morning

Vinesh Phogat wins 50kg bout after holding up proceedings in the morning

The 29-year-old used to compete in 53kg before the protest but has lowered her weight class since Antim Panghal has already earned an Olympic quota in that category

11 March,2024 07:04 PM IST | Patiala | mid-day online correspondent
Wrestling trials: Vinesh Phogat doesn't let bouts start in two categories

Wrestling trials: Vinesh Phogat doesn't let bouts start in two categories

The 29-year-old used to compete in 53kg before the protest but has lowered her weight class since Antim Panghal has already earned an Olympic quota in that category

11 March,2024 03:50 PM IST | Patiala | mid-day online correspondent
Bajrang Punia refuses to appear in selection trials under WFI, moves court

Bajrang Punia refuses to appear in selection trials under WFI, moves court

While Bajrang did not confirm filing a petition, he questioned the government's silence on the issues concerning Indian wrestling

29 February,2024 05:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'Will personally invite Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi for trials', assures Sanjay

'Will personally invite Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi for trials', assures Sanjay

World governing body UWW had lifted the provisional suspension imposed on the WFI with a rider that no wrestler should face discrimination

16 February,2024 05:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Bajrang Punia urges UWW to reimpose suspension on WFI

Bajrang Punia urges UWW to reimpose suspension on WFI

UWW had suspended WFI in August 23 for not holding elections on time

15 February,2024 04:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Sakshi-Bajrang accuse WFI of using devious means to get suspension lifted

Sakshi-Bajrang accuse WFI of using devious means to get suspension lifted

The suspension was imposed by UWW in August last year after the WFI failed to hold elections in time

14 February,2024 05:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Sakshi advices wrestlers to participate in nationals conducted by ad-hoc panel

Sakshi advices wrestlers to participate in nationals conducted by ad-hoc panel

Last month, the ad-hoc committee governing the WFI announced that the senior national championships for wrestling would be held from February 2 to 5 in Jaipur

18 January,2024 08:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'Only Nationals organised by us will be genuine': Ad-hoc panel to WFI

'Only Nationals organised by us will be genuine': Ad-hoc panel to WFI

The Sports Ministry, which had suspended WFI citing rules violation, had also said that WFI-organised events will not be recognised

17 January,2024 05:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
UWW urges IOA & WFI to co-operate, awaits IOA confirmation ratifying elections

UWW urges IOA & WFI to co-operate, awaits IOA confirmation ratifying elections

The three top wrestlers are demanding the arrest of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing women grapplers

05 January,2024 06:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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