Wrestling

Ban lifted on Wrestling Federation of India, restoring its recognition as NSF for sports

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has officially lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday, reinstating its status as a National Sports Federation (NSF). This decision comes after months of uncertainty within Indian wrestling, following a series of controversies and protests against the WFI leadership. The WFI was initially suspended after its newly elected president, Sanjay Singh, announced the U-15 and U-20 national championships in Gonda, Uttar P...

October 22, 2024 3:30 PM

Big blow for India as wrestling, field hockey, badminton, cricket, table tennis removed from CWG 2026

In a major setback for India's medal prospects, cricket, field hockey, badminton, and wrestling have been excluded from the Commonwealth Games 2026 program in Glasgow, set to take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The Commonwealth Games will return to the Scottish city after a 12-year absence, but the absence of some of India's top medal-winning sports will likely dampen expectations for the event. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced that the 2026 edition will feature only 10 ...