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.
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Bajrang Punia may be talking about returning the Padma Shri, but technically he cannot do so, because there is no such provision.
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."
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.
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.
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 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 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 the third, claiming it to be an unintentional error with her choice to not wear the official Indian jersey.
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 has written a statement regarding her mental and physical state and responded to WFI's suspension.
Wrestling Federation of India to hear opinions of the wrestlers on having foreign coaches on board.
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