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Sports Ministry revokes Paralympic Committee of India’s suspension with immediate effect | More sports News

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Sports Ministry revokes Paralympic Committee of India’s suspension with immediate effect | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry, on Tuesday, lifted the suspension imposed on the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) following the initiation of the electoral process for its long-overdue elections in which multiple-time Paralympic medallist Devendra Jhajharia is set to be elected President.The suspension, enacted on February 2, was a result of the PCI’s perceived “intentional … Read more

Deepa Malik appeals to PM Modi, Thakur for reconsideration of PCI suspension | More sports News

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Deepa Malik appeals to PM Modi, Thakur for reconsideration of PCI suspension | More sports News

NEW DELHI: In a heartfelt plea, Deepa Malik, the president of the suspended Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, and the Sports Ministry to reconsider the recent suspension of the PCI. The Sports Ministry of India suspended the PCI, citing a failure to conduct timely … Read more

Sports Ministry approves Mirabai Chanu’s training in US for Paris Olympics | More sports News

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Sports Ministry approves Mirabai Chanu’s training in US for Paris Olympics | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Thursday gave its approval to the training proposals of Asian Games silver medallist javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena and Tokyo Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu.Jena is set to undergo training in Gold Coast, Australia, for a period of 78 days. This initiative is aimed at providing him with specialised coaching … Read more

Sports Ministry says it won’t recognise events organised by suspended WFI | More sports News

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Sports Ministry says it won’t recognise events organised by suspended WFI | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Sunday said that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) — currently under suspension — lacks the authority to conduct the Senior National Championships and any event organized by the body will be deemed ‘unsanctioned’ and ‘unrecognized’. Following the WFI polls, the Sports Ministry suspended the body citing multiple rule … Read more

India may miss Davis Cup match hosted by rival Pakistan | Tennis News

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India may miss Davis Cup match hosted by rival Pakistan | Tennis News

India’s potential Davis Cup forfeit in Pakistan looms as the All India Tennis Association (AITA) revealed on Thursday that the team is awaiting government approval for travel. Given the historical conflicts between the nuclear-armed neighbours since gaining independence from British rule in 1947, sports competitions between India and Pakistan have often fallen victim to their … Read more

Brij Bhushan After WFI Suspended

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Brij Bhushan After WFI Suspended

Home News ‘Done With Wrestling, Focus Now On LS Polls’: Brij Bhushan After WFI Suspended Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Sunday said he was “done” with wrestling and will focus on other responsibilities. His comments came hours after the Sports Ministry suspended the newly-elected WFI. Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President and BJP MP Brij … Read more

Govt Tells IOA To Form Ad-hoc Panel to Run WFI, JP Nadda Meets Brij Bhushan Singh

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Govt Tells IOA To Form Ad-hoc Panel to Run WFI, JP Nadda Meets Brij Bhushan Singh

Home News Govt Tells IOA To Form Ad-hoc Panel to Run WFI, JP Nadda Meets Brij Bhushan Singh | Top Updates Wrestlers like Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat have levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan and the case is being heard in the Delhi High … Read more

Opposition Calls WFI Suspension A ‘Farce’, Claim Decision Taken Under Pressure

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Opposition Calls WFI Suspension A ‘Farce’, Claim Decision Taken Under Pressure

Home News ‘Not Enough To…’: Opposition Calls WFI Suspension A ‘Farce’, Claim Decision Taken Under Pressure Union Sports Ministry suspended the newly-elected WFI, apparently after a severe backlash from wrestlers who protested the election of Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh as the new president of the federation. Star wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and … Read more

Govt suspends WFI body — ‘influence of ex-office bearers’

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Govt suspends WFI body — ‘influence of ex-office bearers’

New Delhi: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has suspended the newly elected executive body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) saying that it “appears to be in complete control of former office bearers” — an apparent reference to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s continued dominance in the body that oversees wrestling in the country. … Read more

Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India body | More sports News

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Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India body | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sunday until further notice following an abrupt announcement of the national championships by the newly-elected body. The WFI, under the leadership of Sanjay Singh and his panel, declared plans to organize the U-15 and U-20 nationals without providing adequate notice for wrestlers … Read more