Vinesh Phogat

Bajrang Punia to remain in Padma Awardee list, Here’s what rule say

Bajrang Punia may be talking about returning the Padma Shri, but technically he cannot do so, because there is no such provision.

‘Job danger’ tweets from wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik as they return to work

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India, came under fire from Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik for reportedly making "job threats."

WFI Chief Brij Bhushan responds to wrestlers’ protest

Wrestlers’ Protest: Delhi Police states ‘insufficient evidence’ to arrest Brij Bhushan Singh

Anil Kumble expresses solidarity with protesting wrestlers, awaits swift resolution

Indian wrestlers plan to symbolically ‘immerse’ medals in Ganga and stage fast unto death as protest

WFI Chief Singh “Ready to face an investigation” after Delhi Police files FIR

Under the POCSO Act and various sections of the IPC, the first FIR against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan was filed in connection to accusations made against him by a minor.

Olympic Gold Medalist, Neeraj Chopra nominated for “Laureus World Breakthrough” Award

Neeraj Chopra becomes the third Indian ever to be nominated for the award, after the wrestler, Vinesh Phogat in 2019, and legendary cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar, who won the Laureus Sporting Moment Award 2000-2020.

National Sports Awards 2020 winners receive physical trophies by Sports Minister

Thakur gave a speech in which he highlighted the importance of recognin sing the efforts of athletes saying, “The national sports award is a prestigious award that is won by athletes after years of dedication and hard work."

PM Narendra Modi encourages Vinesh Phogat amid the controversy with the WFI

PM Modi had a special chat with the Indian women’s wrestler Vinesh Phogat who is currently suspended for alleged indiscipline on the three separate charges by the WFI that is headed by BJP Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The WFI sent 128 per cent of support staff to Tokyo instead of 33 per cent while denying Vinesh Phogat’s physio

The WFI could not find space for Poornima Raman Ngomdir, Vinesh Phogat’s physio, despite the 53kg wrestler being a medal contender as her plea went unheard.

Vinesh Phogat denies two of the WFI’s charges against her while admitting to an unintentional error with the jersey

Vinesh Phogat denies two of the WFI's charges against her while admitting to the third, claiming it to be an unintentional error with her choice to not wear the official Indian jersey.

Sonam Malik responds to her notice by the WFI as they still await Vinesh Phogat’s reply

The Indian wrestlers Sonam Malik and Vinesh Phogat were suspended by the WFI and have issued notice to both the athletes. Sonal Malik has apologized to the federation while they are yet to hear from Vinesh.

Vinesh Phogat breaks her silence regarding her suspension from WFI

Vinesh Phogat has written a statement regarding her mental and physical state and responded to WFI's suspension.

Wrestling Federation of India to hear wrestlers views on foreign coaches

Wrestling Federation of India to hear opinions of the wrestlers on having foreign coaches on board.