In one of the most significant efforts to safeguard fairness in youth sports, the national wrestling governing body has disqualified more than 500 participants during an Under-17 ranking tournament after detecting irregularities related to age verification. The large-scale action reflects a growing commitment to eliminating age fraud and ensuring a level playing field for young...
The Delhi High Court on Thursday strongly questioned the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) regarding the exclusion of celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the selection process for the 2026 Asian Games, observing that the sport itself should not suffer due to administrative decisions and disputes. During the hearing, the court expressed concern over the manner...
Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik has publicly accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of deliberately obstructing fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s return to competitive wrestling, escalating an already intense dispute between top athletes and the national governing body. Malik expressed strong concern over what she described as repeated and intentional barriers being placed in the...
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has publicly confirmed that she was one of the athletes who filed a complaint in the high-profile case against former wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Her statement marks a significant development in a controversy that has shaken the country’s sporting ecosystem and sparked widespread debate over athlete safety and accountability...