Wrestler Bajrang Punia banned for four years over violation of anti-doping rules
Nov 27, 2024, at 05:17 pm
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has been banned by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for four years for violating anti-doping rules, media reports said.
May 05, 2024, at 09:35 pm
New Delhi: Wrestler Bajrang Punia was suspended indefinitely by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Sunday for not providing urine sample. However, the Olympic silver medallist denied the charge, media reports said.
IOC forms temporary wrestling body days after federation suspended over protests
Dec 28, 2023, at 01:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Olympic Association has formed a temporary committee to run the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), days after the Centre suspended its newly elected administration over protest by wrestlers.
Dec 25, 2023, at 01:50 am
New Delhi: The Sports Ministry has asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to set up an interim panel to oversee the operations of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), media reports said.
Sports Ministry suspends newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India body led by Sanjay Singh
Dec 24, 2023, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Sports Ministry of India has suspended the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body led by Sanjay Singh, who is a close aide of BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
WFI chief Sanjay Singh's election: Bajrang Punia says he will return Padma Shri to PM Modi
Dec 23, 2023, at 12:31 am
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Friday (December 22, 2023) said he will return his Padma Shri award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after former Wrestling Federation of India chief's close aide Sanjay Singh was elected to the top post of the Indian wrestling body.
Out-of-practice Bajrang Punia draws blank at Asian Games
Oct 07, 2023, at 05:00 am
Hangzhou: Wrestler Bajrang Punia, a Tokyo Olympic medallist, failed to secure a medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
'Trials should be fair': Coaches, parents on exemption granted to 6 wrestlers
Jun 24, 2023, at 05:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Several wrestling coaches and parents have criticised the decision to exempt Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and three other wrestlers, associated with the protest against the federation chief, from Asian Games and World Championships trials.
Wrestling federation president to release statement on Jan 22
Jan 21, 2023, at 05:59 am
Gonda (UP)IBNS/UNI: President of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Kaisarganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, will release his formal statement on the ongoing tussle between him and the wrestlers on Jan 22.
Wrestling Federation of India to be revamped, Brij Bhushan given 24 hours to resign
Jan 20, 2023, at 03:26 pm
New Delhi: The Union Sports Ministry has reportedly asked Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to resign within 24 hours.
Jan 19, 2023, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: CPI (M) leader Brinda Karat was requested to leave the stage with folded hands at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday where over 200 wrestlers are protesting against alleged sexual exploitation and abuse by the wrestling federation chief and several coaches, media reports said.
WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh calls sports minister Anurag Thakur to clarify wrestlers' allegations
Jan 19, 2023, at 09:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh called Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to explain himself over the allegations of sexual misconduct by wrestlers, media reports said.
Jan 19, 2023, at 02:08 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold in both Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, on Wednesday made some serious allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh.
Renault India presents KIGER SUV to Olympic medalist Ravi and Bajrang
Aug 22, 2021, at 05:04 am
New Delhi/UNI: Renault India on Saturday presented a brand-new Kiger subcompact SUV to Indian wrestlers - Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Bajrang Punia as a token of appreciation for their stunning performance in the recently concluded 2020 Tokyo Olympics and making India proud.
Neeraj Chopra, among other medalists return home, greeted by crowd with honour
Aug 10, 2021, at 02:12 am
New Delhi/UNI: Indian Olympic contingent including star performer Neeraj Chopra, who brought laurels to the country after winning gold medal in javelin throw at the Tokyo Games, returned home on Monday.
India celebrates Tokyo Olympics glory, looks to future with hope
Aug 09, 2021, at 12:10 am
New Delhi/UNI: As the curtains come down on the XXXII Olympics at Tokyo 2020, India has several reasons to celebrate and look towards the future with hope.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: India's star wrestler Bajrang Punia wins bronze
Aug 07, 2021, at 10:08 pm
Tokyo: India's medal hope Bajrang Punia will not return home empty handed as he beat Kazakhstan's Daulet Niyazbekov in men's 65kg freestyle event of Tokyo Olympics to clinch a bronze medal here on Saturday.
India end Day 15 in Tokyo Olympics on a lukewarm note
Aug 07, 2021, at 05:45 am
Tokyo/IBNS: India ended the day fifteenth of their campaign at the ongoing Olympics on a lukewarm note as Aditi Ashok retained at the second spot at the end of the third round in women’s golf and wrestler Bajrang Punia lost his semi- final bout but still in contention for a medal while the women hockey team narrowly lost the bronze medal match against Great Britain 3-4.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Bajrang loses to Aliyev in semis, to fight for bronze
Aug 06, 2021, at 10:14 pm
Tokyo/UNI: India's Bajrang Punia lost 12-5 to Azerbaijan's Haji Aliyev in the men's freestyle 65kg wrestling semifinal match at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics, here on Friday.
Apr 19, 2021, at 12:35 am
Almaty/IBNS: Ace wrestler and one of India's leading hopes for gold in the Tokyo Olympics, Bajrang Punia, had to settle for a silver medal on Saturday in the 65 kg category of Asian Wrestling Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan after he decided to pull out of the finals due to an injury.
Wrestler Bajrang Punia wins gold at Rome event, reclaims world No. 1 rank
Mar 09, 2021, at 05:04 am
Rome/UNI: India's ace wrestler Bajrang Punia defended his 65kg title at the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series event in Rome after winning his gold medal bout, which also pushed him back to world number one rank.
World Wrestling C'ships: Bajrang Punia enters quarterfinal, Sakshi & Divya loses
Sep 19, 2019, at 04:17 pm
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan), Sep 19 (UNI) India's ace wrestler and World No 1 Bajrang Punia started his World Wrestling Championships campaign with a 9-2 win over Poland’s Krzysztof Bienkowski in the 1st round (65kg) here on Thursday.
Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja nominated for Arjuna Award
Aug 17, 2019, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has been nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award by the award committee.
Bajrang Punia dedicates his Asian Games gold medal late ex-PM Vajpayee
Aug 20, 2018, at 08:43 am
Jakarta, Aug 20 (IBNS): Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia dedicated his Asian Games gold medal to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia wins first gold medal in Asian Games 2018
Aug 19, 2018, at 08:21 pm
Jakarta, Aug 19 (IBNS): Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia made the country proud as he clinched the first gold medal of the ongoing edition of the Asian Games here on Sunday.
Bajrang Punia wins India's first gold media in Asian Games 2018
Aug 19, 2018, at 08:06 pm
Jakarta, Aug 19 (IBNS): Bajrang Punia made India proud on Sunday as the wrestler clinched the first gold medal for the country on the first day fo the Asiad here.