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.

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 Bajrang Punia tendered an unconditional apology to coach and complainant Naresh Dahiya.

The office of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has returned to the house of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

In an ideal world, politics and sport are not meant to be mixed. But then the world of Indian wrestling was far from ideal in 2024 with Vinesh Phogat's Olympic dejection and the never-ending administrative chaos pulling down a once flourishing sport

Bajrang Punia has been suspended for four years for refusing to provide a urine sample for anti-doping testing during the trials for the national team in March 2024

The suspension means that Bajrang will not be able to return to competitive wrestling and apply for a coaching job abroad, if he aspires to.

Malik's heartfelt plea highlights the ongoing issues within the Wrestling Federation of India and the need for immediate government intervention to ensure a safe and fair environment for athletes.

With very few days left for the competition to begin, the wrestlers also tried to file a petition in the court but arrived late.

WFI withdrew the selection trials notice and the court, on October 4, decided not to proceed with the contempt petition.