The Delhi High Court has granted relief to former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers, marking a significant development in a long-running legal dispute that had triggered nationwide debate over athlete safety and accountability in Indian sports. The court’s decision came after...
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...