Wrestling News

Wrestler Meenakshi Goyat has defended her decision to challenge the outcome of the women's 53kg final at the Asian Games selection trials.

Vinesh Phogat's dream of returning to competitive wrestling ended in heartbreak on Saturday after she lost in the semi-finals of the Asian Games selection trials.

A heartbroken but defiant Vinesh Phogat launched a stinging attack on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after failing to qualify for the Asian Games 2026.

Antim Panghal, Nisha Dahiya, Manisha Bhanwala and Dipanshee secured their places in India's Asian Games wrestling squad after emerging victorious in their respective categories at the WFI women's selection trials.

Vinesh Phogat was knocked out of the Asian Games selection trials here on Saturday after losing to Meenakshi Goyat 4-6 in a tense semifinal bout of the women's 53kg event.

According to officials, Vinesh was among all eligible wrestlers who reported for the scheduled weigh-in and fulfilled the necessary formalities, making her eligible to compete in the selection trials that are set to get underway shortly.

The simmering stand-off between the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and star grappler Vinesh Phogat appears headed for another flashpoint.

The Supreme Court of India allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials, but has also sought her reply to the plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India, challenging her participation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated India's wrestlers for a historic performance at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam.

WFI has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court order that allowed Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games.

The Wrestling Federation of India has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court's order allowing grappler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games 2026.

The Indian men's freestyle wrestling team was crowned the undisputed champions at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam.

The Delhi High Court has given its nod to the participation of celebrated grappler Vinesh Phogat in the upcoming trials for the Asian Games.

The Delhi High Court pulled up the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for its decision to declare celebrated grappler Vinesh Phogat "ineligible" from participation in domestic events.

The Delhi High Court on Monday said it would examine the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) selection policy before passing any order on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's plea seeking a fair opportunity to make a comeback to competitive wrestling.

The impact of the Pro Wrestling League continued to resonate strongly on the domestic circuit as well, after several grapplers who featured in the league's landmark fifth season delivered standout performances at the recently concluded Senior Open Ranking wrestling tournament in Gonda.

Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh distanced himself from the ongoing controversy surrounding Vinesh Phogat's participation in wrestling trials.

Olympic bronze-winning grappler Sakshi Malik on Tuesday supported Vinesh Phogat in her tussle with the Wrestling Federation of India over coming back from retirement.