Veteran wrestlers from Punjab move Delhi HC against WFI

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 11:02

The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre`s response on a plea of veteran wrestlers, who have been denied visas to participate in an event to be held in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

WFI recommends Raj Singh for Dronacharya award

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 17:47

The Wrestling Federation of India has recommended the names of its general secretary Raj Singh and veteran Guru Jasram for the Dronacharya Award.

Suspecting dope, WFI withdraws 6 medallists from jr Ch`ship

Last Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 18:24

Taking a tough stand against suspected dope offenders, the Wrestling Federation of India has withdrawn the names of at least six medal winners at the just concluded Junior National Wrestling Championship after they failed to provide samples for tests.

WFI expels its former secretary Kartar Singh for 6 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 20:13

The Wrestling Federation of India expelled its former secretary general Kartar Singh from the national body as well as its affiliated units for six years on charges of misconduct and indiscipline on Tuesday.

WFI expels its former secretary Kartar Singh for 6 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 17:58

The Wrestling Federation of India today expelled its former secretary general Kartar Singh from the national body as well as its affiliated units for six years on charges of misconduct and indiscipline.

Wrestling gets backing of world body for national Oly units

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 18:34

The campaign for wrestling`s re-inclusion in the Olympics received a big boost with the influential Association of National Olympic Committees backing the move for the sport being retained in the Games.

WFI trying to get resolution passed in Parliament on wrestling

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 16:29

With wrestling nations garnering support for reinclusion of the sport in 2020 Olympics, the WFI today said they are trying to get a resolution passed in the Parliament in support of the game apart from lauching online petitions on their website.

Sushil-Yashvir pairing ends after WFI omits coach from camp

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 15:31

The partnership that brought India two successive Olympic medals, ended after the Wrestling Federation of India omitted Sushil Kumar`s coach, Yashvir Singh, from the national camp.

WFI felicitates London Olympics medallists

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 17:54

The windfall continued for grapplers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) today rewarding the two Olympic medal winners with Rs seven and five lakh respectively.

Dara Singh`s demise an irreparable loss: WFI

Last Updated: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 23:05

Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Singh on Thursday condoled the death of the legendary Dara Singh, saying that his demise is an "irreparable loss".

We could have done better with stronger support: WFI

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 14:20

Five grapplers have qualified for the Olympics this time around but the Wrestling Federation of India wanted at least one more in the London-bound squad.

HC asks WFI to allow dropped female wrestler to go to Finland

Last Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 09:23

Wrestling Federation of India has been asked by the Delhi High Court to allow wrestler Geetika Jakhar to take part in an Olympic qualifier tournament in Finland.