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Why Vinesh Phogat competing in two categories at wrestling trials could lead to more trouble for India and her
Fpsports •In an unprecedented turn of events, Vinesh Phogat was allowed to compete in two categories at wrestling trials but it could lead to further trouble for India and the wrestler.
Wrestling ad-hoc panel confirms it will hold trials as scheduled
Fpsports •United World Wrestling (UWW) has said that it will only accept entries for international competitions from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
UWW supports WFI, says it won't accept entries from any other entity
Fpsports •UWW's stand comes a day after Delhi High Court asked IOA-appointed ad-hoc panel to organise trials for the Asian Championships and Olympic qualifiers
WFI to allow only 'genuine' wrestlers to compete at upcoming wrestling trials
•The trials are being held to select the teams for the Asian Championships and Asian Olympic Games Qualifiers, both scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
'So much mental pressure': Sakshi Malik will not return to competitive wrestling
Fpsports •Sakshi Malik along with Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have been the biggest faces of the protest against former WFI head Brij Bhushan who has been accused of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers.
WFI vs Wrestlers: Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi challenge WFI elections; Delhi HC asks for Centre, federation's reply
Fpsports •In the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections of December 2023, Sanjay Kumar Singh, a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, swept the polls.
Wrestlers move Delhi High Court against WFI, want Olympic trials cancelled: Report
Fpsports •Protesting wrestlers, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, have filed an urgent petition to de-recognise the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)
Bajrang Punia rejects invitation to appear for WFI trials, moves court against selection competition
Fpsports •Bajrang Punia has moved a joint petition in the Delhi High Court, seeking a stay on the selection trials that's to be held on 10 and 11 March.
WFI national camp for senior wrestlers to be held after 15 months, Delhi likely to be named as hosts
Fpsports •The national camps had been put on hold since January 2023, when three of India's top wrestlers — Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat accused former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment towards women wrestlers.
Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi invited for 2024 Paris Olympic Qualifiers trials by WFI
Fpsports •Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have been invited by WFI for trials in March which will be used to select the team for two Asian competitions, including the 2024 Paris Games Qualifiers in Kyrgyzstan.