Vinesh Phogat: News
24 Oct 2024
Bajrang PuniaWFI withdraws India from World Championships over government interference
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has withdrawn the Indian team from the upcoming World Championships in Tirana, Albania.
22 Oct 2024
Bajrang PuniaBabita instigated protests, wanted to be WFI chief: Sakshi Malik
Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik has accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Babita Phogat of instigating protests against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
08 Oct 2024
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh'Jahan jaaegi satyanaash...': Brij Bhushan's 1st reaction to Vinesh's win
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has reacted to Congress leader Vinesh Phogat's win in the Haryana Assembly elections.
08 Oct 2024
Bajrang Punia'Fight of every girl': Vinesh Phogat after winning Julana seat
Vinesh Phogat has called her electoral debut win "the fight of every girl, every woman who chooses the path to fight."
08 Oct 2024
HaryanaHaryana election results: Vinesh Phogat wins from Julana seat
Renowned wrestler and recent Congress recruit Vinesh Phogat has won the Julana seat in Haryana's Jind district.
08 Oct 2024
Bajrang PuniaBajrang Punia's first reaction as Vinesh Phogat leads from Julana
Renowned wrestler and recent Congress recruit Bajrang Punia congratulated Vinesh Phogat as trends showed her taking the lead in the Julana assembly seat in Haryana's Jind district.
08 Oct 2024
HaryanaHaryana: Congress's Vinesh Phogat now trailing by 1.5k votes
Congress candidate from Julana, Vinesh Phogat, is trailing from the Julana seat in Haryana after initially taking the lead.
08 Oct 2024
HaryanaHaryana election results: Vinesh Phogat leads from Julana
Early trends in the Haryana Assembly election indicate that Congress candidate and Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat is leading from the Julana seat.
04 Oct 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Haryana Assembly election 2024: 22% voter turnout recorded till 11:00am
Voting for 90 assembly constituencies in Haryana began at 7:00am on Saturday.
02 Oct 2024
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWhat happened when Modi called Vinesh Phogat after Olympics disqualification
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has claimed that she refused to speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following her disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
26 Sep 2024
Bajrang PuniaWrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat receives NADA notice for whereabouts failure
Vinesh Phogat, a former wrestler and now politician, has been issued a notice by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing to provide her whereabouts.
23 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Haryana polls: Only 87 women ever elected, no woman CM
Since the formation of Haryana in 1966, only 87 women have been elected to the assembly, and none have served as chief minister.
18 Sep 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsVinesh Phogat calls for weight allowance in wrestling finals
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has called for a change in the United World Wrestling (UWW) rules, following her disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
11 Sep 2024
Government of India'Taken without...consent': Vinesh Phogat blasts PT Usha over Olympics photo-op
Congress leader Vinesh Phogat has alleged that Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha took a picture with her on a hospital bed without her consent.
09 Sep 2024
Bajrang PuniaAAP to contest all 90 seats, says Haryana party chief
An alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress for next month's Haryana election seemed unlikely on Monday afternoon after AAP's state unit chief, Sushil Gupta, announced that his party will contest all 90 seats independently.
06 Sep 2024
Bajrang PuniaCongress fields Vinesh Phogat from Julana, Bajrang not on list
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who joined the Congress party on Friday, will contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly election from the Julana seat.
06 Sep 2024
Bajrang Punia'All parties except…': Vinesh Phogat attacks BJP after joining Congress
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party on Friday, ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections.
06 Sep 2024
Bajrang PuniaWrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Indian National Congress on Friday, ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections.
04 Sep 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Wrestlers Vinesh, Bajrang Punia join Congress, to contest Haryana polls
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress on Wednesday and will contest next month's Haryana Assembly election.
04 Sep 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Phogat, Punia to enter Haryana poll fray? Wrestlers meet Rahul
A day after Deepak Babaria, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in charge for Haryana, mentioned the possibility of fielding Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia in the upcoming state elections, the wrestlers met with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Delhi.
31 Aug 2024
FarmersVinesh Phogat joins farmers' protest, answers questions on political future
Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined the farmers' protest at the Shambhu border on its 200th day, Saturday.
31 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Farmers to hold massive protest today, Vinesh Phogat to join
Farmers protesting against the Centre's farm laws will mark their 200th day of agitation on Saturday.
26 Aug 2024
OlympicsVinesh Phogat receives gold medal from Haryana panchayat on birthday
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was honored with a gold medal by the Sarvkhap Panchayat in Haryana on her birthday, August 25.
23 Aug 2024
Manu BhakerManu Bhaker exits event after question on viral video
Double Olympic medalist, Manu Bhaker, abruptly left an event in Chennai on Wednesday.
23 Aug 2024
WrestlingU-17 World Championships: Neha from Vinesh Phogat's village wins gold
Neha Sangwan, a promising young wrestler from Haryana's Balali village, emerged victorious at the U-17 World Championships in Amman.
22 Aug 2024
Manu BhakerNeeraj Chopra's brand value to surpass ₹330 crore: Details here
The triumphant performance Team India athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics has significantly boosted their brand value.
20 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsVinesh Phogat's husband refutes rumors of ₹16 crore prize money
Somvir Rathee, the husband of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, has dismissed online rumors claiming that his wife received a cash prize of ₹16 crore.
20 Aug 2024
WrestlingCAS upholds Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification, criticizes 'draconian' rules
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
19 Aug 2024
WrestlingVinesh Phogat faints during felicitation ceremony in Haryana
Vinesh Phogat, the renowned Indian wrestler, recently experienced a health scare during a felicitation ceremony in her home village of Balali, Haryana.
18 Aug 2024
Delhi High CourtVinesh Phogat reconsiders retirement decision post Paris Olympics setback
Vinesh Phogat, India's renowned wrestler, is reevaluating her retirement decision following the 2024 Paris Olympics.
17 Aug 2024
Bajrang PuniaSakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia welcome Vinesh Phogat at Delhi Airport
Vinesh Phogat, one of India's most celebrated wrestlers, returned home on Saturday following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.
17 Aug 2024
OlympicsVinesh Phogat receives warm welcome following Paris Olympics setback
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat returned to India today after her disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
17 Aug 2024
OlympicsVinesh Phogat shares future plans following Olympic medal saga
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has expressed uncertainty about her future in the sport, following her disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
16 Aug 2024
Bajrang PuniaWFI to contest HC order over IOA's ad-hoc committee reinstatement
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has expressed its intention to challenge a recent Delhi High Court order.
14 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsNo Olympic medal for Vinesh Phogat as CAS dismisses petition
Vinesh Phogat will not be getting a silver medal after her petition was rejected by the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS).
14 Aug 2024
Bajrang PuniaWFI chief blames wrestlers' protests for India's poor Olympics performance
Sanjay Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has attributed India's disappointing performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics to the wrestlers' protests against his aide, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
14 Aug 2024
WrestlingDecoding timeline of Vinesh Phogat's Olympic medal saga
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was awarded her decision from the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) regarding her appeal against disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics.
14 Aug 2024
OlympicsCAS postpones decision on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic medal appeal again
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has once again postponed the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
13 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics: How Indian bronze-medalist Aman Sehrawat maintained his weight
Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat, who won the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has opened up on the harsh realities of maintaining his competition weight.
12 Aug 2024
Indian Olympic AssociationPT Usha defends IOA medical team in Vinesh Phogat case
PT Usha, the Indian Olympic Association president, opened up on the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics over weight issues.
11 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics2024 Paris Olympics: Key takeaways of Team India's campaign
India's 2024 Paris Olympics campaign came to an end after wrestler Reetika Hooda got eliminated from the 76 kg wrestling freestyle event.
08 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsOlympics: A look at notable records of Indian wrestlers
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat missed the Olympic medal after getting disqualified ahead of the Paris Games final.
08 Aug 2024
Indian Olympic AssociationVinesh's Olympic disqualification triggers uproar in Parliament, opposition walks out
The members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance walked out of Rajya Sabha on Thursday after being denied a discussion on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
08 Aug 2024
Narendra Modi'She's tired of this system': Tharoor as Vinesh Phogat retires
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Thursday that wrestler Vinesh Phogat is "tired of fighting" after she announced her retirement.
08 Aug 2024
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'Not Vinesh's fault...': WFI chief blames support staff, demands probe
President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Sanjay Singh has attributed the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics to her support staff.
08 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics'Wrestling won, I lost…': Vinesh announces retirement after Olympic shock
Wrestling champion, Vinesh Phogat, declared her retirement from the sport, a day after a disqualification at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
07 Aug 2024
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghBrij Bhushan's son reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Olympics
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Karan Bhushan Singh has reacted to the ouster of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics, calling it a "loss for the country."
07 Aug 2024
Hema MaliniHema Malini's 'insensitive' comment on Vinesh Phogat upsets netizens
Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 for being 100gm overweight in the women's 50kg category.
07 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsExplained: How 100 extra grams cost Vinesh Phogat Olympic medal
In a massive blow to the Indian contingent competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, wrestler Vinesh Phogat got disqualified ahead of her gold-medal match scheduled on August 7.
07 Aug 2024
Narendra Modi'Explore options…': Modi tells PT Usha on Vinesh's Olympics disqualification
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Wednesday following Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics.
07 Aug 2024
OlympicsVinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics for being overweight
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she could not make the weight on the morning of her 50 kg gold medal bout.
07 Aug 2024
Jairam Ramesh'Will Modi call Vinesh?': Congress reacts to Paris Olympics victory
The Congress took a jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning if he would congratulate wrestler Vinesh Phogat following her historic semi-final victory at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night.
06 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsHow Vinesh Phogat defied injuries, controversies to reach Olympic final
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has assured India of its fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
06 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat reaches final, confirms medal
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has assured India of its fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
06 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat beats Oksana Livach, reaches semi-finals
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reached the semi-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
06 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics, wrestling: Vinesh Phogat stuns defending champion Yui Susaki
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reached the quarter-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
25 Jul 2024
2024 Paris Olympics2024 Paris Games, Indian wrestling: All you need to know
The 2024 Paris Olympics is set to begin on July 26 in Paris, the capital of France, with over 10,000 athletes featuring across sports.
02 May 2024
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghBJP drops Brij Bhushan from Kaiserganj amid sexual harassment allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Karan Bhushan Singh as its Lok Sabha candidate for Kaiserganj, replacing his father, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
03 Jan 2024
Sakshee MalikkhSakshee Malikkh accuses Brij Bhushan of threatening her mother
Retired wrestler Sakshee Malikkh, on Wednesday, claimed that goons linked to former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh are threatening her mother.
24 Dec 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghSports Ministry suspends newly-elected Brij Bhushan aide-led WFI body
The Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry has reportedly suspended the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body led by Sanjay Singh, a close aide of former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
26 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWFI row: Fight to continue in court, say wrestlers
Wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment announced on Sunday that they would move their fight from the streets to court.
10 Jun 2023
Sakshee Malikkh'Wrestlers to participate in Asian Games only when…': Sakshee Malikkh
Ace wrestler Sakshee Malikkh on Saturday said the protesting grapplers wouldn't participate in the upcoming Asian Games until the central government resolves their issues.
10 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghSaw Brij Bhushan 'inappropriately touch' women wrestlers: International referee
Jagbir Singh, an international wrestling referee, has opened up about Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's "inappropriate behavior" toward women grapplers.
07 Jun 2023
Anurag ThakurProbe to complete by June 15: Government assures protesting wrestlers
Top wrestlers, who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said on Wednesday that the Centre has assured them of the completion of the police investigation by June 15, reported NDTV.
02 Jun 2023
Bajrang Punia'Distressed, disturbed': 1983 Cricket World Cup winners over wrestlers' protest
The 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning team issued a joint statement on Friday, urging the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh not to take any hasty decisions.
01 Jun 2023
Rakesh Tikait'Will meet president to resolve issue': Rakesh Tikait assures wrestlers
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Thursday said that a khap representative would meet President Droupadi Murmu and the central government to try to resolve the issue of protesting wrestlers, reported PTI.
31 May 2023
Meenakshi LekhiMeenakshi Lekhi 'runs' away from questions on wrestlers, Congress reacts
Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Meenakshi Lekhi was seen "running" away when reporters asked her to comment on the wrestlers' protest in Delhi.
30 May 2023
Sakshee MalikkhProtesting wrestlers defer immersing medals in Ganga, give 5-day deadline
Wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday deferred immersing their medals in the Ganga River, giving the Centre a five-day deadline to take action against him.
29 May 2023
Narendra Modi'Ready to take bullets...': Bajrang Punia on ex-IPS officer's warning
Top wrestler Bajrang Punia has responded to former Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) NC Asthana's veiled warning against wrestlers that cops can shoot the protesting grapplers.
29 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)WFI row: Protesting wrestlers booked for 'rioting,' over 800 detained
After being dragged away for trying to march to the new Parliament while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inaugurating it, India's star wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and others were booked for rioting and other charges on Sunday.
28 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Protesting wrestlers to hold 'peaceful' march to new Parliament today
The agitating wrestlers confirmed on Saturday that they will go ahead with the "peaceful" march to the new Parliament building on Sunday despite "pressure" to call off the Mahila (women) Mahapanchayat.
24 May 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Wrestlers plan mahapanchayat outside new Parliament building on May 28
Wrestlers demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have decided to hold a women's mahapanchayat on Sunday in front of the new Parliament building.
