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Vinesh Phogat on Saturday indicated that she would fight back after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) issued a detailed show-cause notice, accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, while also declaring her ineligible to compete in domestic events till June 26.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday issued a detailed show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday maintained that a "wrong narrative" was being spread that it had changed its selection criteria for the Asian Games to stop Vinesh Phogat from competing.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's eligibility to return to competitive wrestling remains under a cloud ahead of the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda due to ambiguity over her compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency's mandatory six-month notice rule for athletes coming out of retirement

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has released new eligibility criteria to participate in the selection trials, effectively shutting the door on veteran Vinesh Phogat.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been notified by the International Testing Agency (ITA) for a missed out-of-competition doping test dating back to December 18, 2025, marking her first whereabouts failure in the last 12 months.

Mahavir Singh Phogat emphasised that consistent development - not occasional success - along with access to quality coaching and equal opportunities, is crucial for the growth of the sport.

Vinesh Phogat is set to make a long-awaited return to the mat, but her comeback has been overshadowed by controversies.

Three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat is set to make her return to competitive wrestling with a switch to the 57kg weight class, as she gears up for the National Open Ranking Tournament 2026 in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, scheduled from May 10 to 12.

Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday confirmed that she has successfully registered for the upcoming ranking tournament in Gonda after claiming that she was being blocked from competing by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)

Vinesh Phogat, who hung up her boots after the Paris Olympics heartbreak, took a U-turn on her retirement last December.

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has backed calls for legendary wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav to be posthumously conferred with the Padma Vibhushan.

The Bombay High Court has directed the Union government to decide by May 4 on conferment of the Padma Vibhushan award posthumously to wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, India's first individual Olympic medallist.

Meenakshi Goyat shocked Antim Panghal to book her place in the Indian women's team for the next month's Asian Championships.

A Delhi court on Friday dismissed Olympian Sushil Kumar's bail plea in the murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar at the Chhatrasal Stadium.

Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after a gripping, back-and-forth final that went down to the very last bout against Delhi Dangal Warriors, here at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday night.

For much of her career, Japanese wrestler Yui Susaki has existed in a space where opposition felt theoretical. Matches were won early, points were rarely conceded, and long winning streaks became routine

The Pro Wrestling League (PWL), sanctioned by Wrestling Federation of India, unveiled its new official logo ahead of the fifth season, marking a fresh chapter for Indian wrestling and signalling the league's revival after a seven-year hiatus.