In her semi-final match, Vinesh defeated Japanese world champion Yui Susaki and assured a silver medal for India. She was set to wrestle in her final match for gold. However, according to the rules, she will now finish last.
Sports Ministry had earlier suspended the Sanjay Singh-led WFI for its "hasty decision" to conduct the U-15 and U-20 nationals without giving enough time for wrestlers to prepare for the competition. Sakshi Malik had announced retirement from wrestling post Sanjay Singh was elected for the top post
It was reported that social distancing norms and other procedures put in place by the sports ministry were flouted at the indoor arena of the Noida Stadium.
The statement by the federation noted an independent investigation is ongoing into the allegations made by German broadcaster ARD in a report in January.
The denial of visa to Pakistani shooters had led to the International Olympic Committee suspending discussions with India for hosting future global events.
Vinesh Phogat, another silver medallist at the Asian Championship, will also fancy her chances in women's 48kg.
The Prime Minister Office (PMO) has referred Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s doping case to the Crime Branch of Investigation (CBI), Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said today.
the United World Wrestling (UWW) today cleared his path to the Rio Olympics, though he will have to wait for a WADA clearance as well.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the truth in the controversy must come out and asked the Wrestling Federation of India to put forth a clear picture in the entire matter.
New Delhi: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday announced an eight-member women's team for the Junior World Championships to be held in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, from August 10 to 15.The team was
New Delhi, Mar 31: Indian wrestlers Amit Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt have qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after bagging and gold and a silver medal in their respective categories, a press release from Wrestling
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