Wrestling News

Wrestling Federation Of India Official Counters Vinesh Phogat: 'Nirmala Boora Was Not Eligible'

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has rejected Vinesh Phogat's allegation of unfair treatment toward wrestler Nirmala Boora during the recent national trials.

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petitions Filed By Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Challenging WFI Elections

The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions filed by top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Satyawart Kadian challenging the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) December 2023 elections.

Wrestling Federation Lifts Suspension On Aman Sehrawat, Neha Sangwan After First-time Lapse

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday lifted the suspensions of Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat and junior grappler Neha Sangwan

"Extremely Tragic And Concerning": Ex-Olympian Vinesh Phogat Reacts On Delhi Blasts

A powerful explosion ripped through a car near Gate No. 1 of Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, killing nine people and injuring many others.

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat requests WFI to reconsider ban on him, admits mistake

Aman Sehrawat requested the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to reconsider the one-year ban imposed on him for failing to make weight at the World Championships in Zagreb.

India's First Wrestler-Turned MMA Fighter Sangram Singh To Make Levels Fight League Debut In Amsterdam

Sangram's debut win at the Gama International Fighting Championship in just 90 seconds made him the first Indian male wrestler to secure an MMA win.

Paris Olympics Bronze Medalist Aman Sehrawat Gets One-Year Suspension Due To This Reason

Paris Olympics bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat has been handed a year of suspension by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) from all wrestling-related activities.

Aman Sehrawat Handed Suspension For Failing To Make Weight At World Championships

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) suspended Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat from all wrestling-related activities for one year after he failed to make weight at the Senior World Championships.

India's Challenge Ends At World Wrestling Championships With Three More Eliminations

India's Greco-Roman wrestlers continued to struggle at the World Wrestling Championships with all three in action on Saturday getting eliminated early.

Antim Panghal Wins Second World Wrestling Championships Medal

Mixing strong defence with measured attack, young wrestler Antim Panghal won her second World Championship medal.

Wrestler Aman Sherawat Disqualified From World Championships, Deemed 'Overweight'

Aman had reached Zagreb, Croatia, on August 25 for an acclimatisation camp along with other Indian wrestlers and had enough time to make weight.

WFI Drop Neha Sangwan From World Championships Squad, Hand 2-Year Suspension Due To...

Neha, who hails from Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, was to compete in women's 59kg class in Samokov, Bulgaria last week but weighed about 600 grams more than the permissible limit.

Bangladesh Refuse To Participate In Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship In Ahmedabad

Pakistan as well as Bangladesh have not sent their athletes for this sporting event.

Greco Roman Wrestlers Struggle At U20 World Championships

Three Indian Greco Roman wresters, including Anuj (67kg) and Naman (97kg), bowed out of the U20 World Championships after losing their qualification rounds.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar's Bail Cancelled In Chhatrasal Stadium Murder Case

The wrestler has been asked to surrender within a week.

WFI Suspends 11 Wrestlers For Submitting Fake Birth Certificates After MCD Enquiry

The sport of wrestling has been grappling with two major issues: Overage wrestlers competing in lower age-group competitions and many trying to represent a state different from their domicile after procuring fake birth certificates.

Antim Panghal Has It Easy At World Championship Trials, Vaishnavi Patil, Manisha Bhanwala Also Lock Places

World Championship trials: Antim Panghal sealed her berth in the Indian team in the women's 53kg weight class while Vaishnavi Patil (65kg) and Manisha Bhanwala (62kg) also qualified.

Four Days To Departure, India Wrestlers Tet To Get Visa Appointment Ahead Of U17 World Championship In Athens

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had sought appointment on July 10 but 12 days have passed and it is yet to hear a positive response from the embassy.