PM Modi congratulates Indian wrestlers on historic U23 Asian Championships performance

May 29, 2026 10:09 AM

PM Modi congratulates Indian wrestlers on historic U23 Asian Championships performance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Indian wrestlers for their outstanding performance at the 2026 U23 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Da Nang, Vietnam, where India registered its best-ever overall medal haul in the tournament’s history. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “An outstanding performance by our wrestlers! Our Men’s Freestyle and Women’s Wrestling teams won the Team Titles at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam.” “The Men...

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

March 11, 2025 11:46 AM

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...

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

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 ...