Indian Olympic Association Forms 3-Member Ad Hoc Committee To Oversee Matters Of Suspended WFI
On December 21, the day Singh assumed the role of WFI president, he declared that national trials for wrestling in the U-15 and U-20 categories would be conducted in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda before the conclusion of this year.
Dec 27, 2023, 17:56 PM IST
'Belated Wisdom': Saamana Taunts Centre Over Suspension Of Wrestling Federation
The strongly worded Saamana editorial revisited the fervent protests by wrestlers, particularly against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP leader accused of sexual harassment.
Dec 26, 2023, 11:24 AM IST
'Sanjay Singh Not My Relative...': Ex-WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Distances Self As Ministry Suspends New Body
Former Wrestling Federation Of India (EFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh also denied that the new WFI president Sanjay Singh was his relative.
Dec 24, 2023, 15:48 PM IST
Newly-Formed WFI Suspended By Sports Ministry Days After Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's Close Aide Sanjay Singh Elected As President
Sanjay Singh won the recently held Wrestling Federation of India elections and became the president of the body. He is close aide of the former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who had to leave the chair after accusation of sexual harassment by female wrestlers.
Dec 24, 2023, 11:31 AM IST
Mohammed Shami's Stellar Performance In Cricket World Cup 2023 Earns Arjuna Award Nomination
In a thrilling World Cup journey, Shami emerged as the leading wicket-taker with an impressive tally of 24 wickets in just seven outings.
Dec 13, 2023, 19:36 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra To Train In Turkey For 61 Days Under TOPS Funding
He will be joined by his coach and physiotherapist, and all expenses related to airfare, lodging, medical insurance, and local transportation will be covered by the TOPS funding, according to a media release on Monday.
Mar 20, 2023, 19:43 PM IST
Sports Ministry suspends WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar amid Wrestlers protest
The ministry said it has also directed the WFI to suspend "all ongoing activities with immediate effect", including the Ranking Tournament in Gonda, UP, Sharan's stronghold
Jan 21, 2023, 22:42 PM IST
Sports Ministry orders cancellation of Women Wrestling Camp in Lucknow
Sports Ministry has given instructions to cancel women's wrestling camp that was going to start from coming Wednesday. The decision has been taken after allegations of sexual exploitation by women wrestlers on WFI.
Jan 19, 2023, 10:00 AM IST
BFI responds to 'harassment' allegations by Lovlina Borgohain; Sports Ministry intervenes in matter
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain accused BFI of mental harassment, alleging that one of her coaches has been refused entry to the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham while the other one has been sent back to India.
Jul 25, 2022, 22:52 PM IST
Former national para swimming champ Amartya Chakraborty dies in New Delhi, father begs for financial help
Amartya Chakraborty's father claimed that his repeated requests for financial help to the sports ministry and Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) had ‘fallen on deaf ears’.
Apr 21, 2022, 12:17 PM IST
Praful Patel vs Sports Ministry: AIFF president’s tenure violates Sports Code, Supreme Court informed
Praful Patel completed his three terms and 12 years as AIFF president in December 2020, the maximum permitted to a national sports federation (NSF) chief under the Sports Code.
Apr 12, 2022, 08:14 AM IST
‘I am very much alive’: Kiren Rijiju responds to NCP MP Supriya Sule's gaffe
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that he is “very much alive and performing his duty” while responding to NCP MP Supriya Sule in a lighter note.
Apr 04, 2022, 23:13 PM IST
Centre, Delhi HC in legal battle over relaxation clause in Sports Code
The Delhi High Court had recently noted that sports federations which do not fall in line and comply with the Sports Code shouldn't be entitled to receive any grants from the central government. In a fresh development the court on Friday directed the ministry to "get the National Sports Federations in order" and ensure that the bodies follow the sports code.
Feb 14, 2021, 10:30 AM IST
Centre to honour Indian sportspersons, name all new and upgraded sporting facilities after eminent athletes
"Acknowledging their contribution to sports by naming sporting facilities after them is yet another endeavour of the Government to strengthen its commitment to sportspersons," Kiren Rijiju said.
Jan 17, 2021, 18:45 PM IST
BCCI, sports federations asked to avoid large gatherings due to coronavirus threat
Union Sports Ministry has asked all national federations, including the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), to follow the Health Ministry's advisory and avoid large gatherings in sports events keeping in mind the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 12, 2020, 13:03 PM IST
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Jun 07, 2019, 21:36 PM IST
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Jun 07, 2019, 20:22 PM IST
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Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announces Rs 10 lakh for former gold medallist's treatment
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday took to Twitter to announce a relief fund of Rs 10 lakh for former Asian Games gold medallist Hakam Bhattal.
Aug 02, 2018, 18:00 PM IST
