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Asian Games a litmus test for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal

The continental competition with several strong contenders will tell Indian table tennis where it stands, says the decorated paddler. He also feels the performance at Hangzhou will shape the sport’s future in the country because it’s likely to determine the funding for the next cycle

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UWW suspends WFI for not holding elections on time

UWW suspends WFI for not holding elections on time; Indian athletes may compete as individuals in upcoming events. Indian wrestlers' names listed under 'IND' in Worlds entries; selection trials for World championships to be held at Patiala. IOA appointed Justice (retd.) M.M. Kumar as returning officer; polls stayed twice by…

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United World Wrestling body suspends Wrestling Federation of India

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had appointed the ad-hoc panel on April 27 and the committee was supposed to hold elections within 45 days.

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Two-way contest between Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh and 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran for WFI president's post

Sanjay/Anita to contest for WFI President; 16 candidates from Brij Bhushan camp to contest all 15 posts; RSPB sec. Lochab & Dushyant Sharma for Treasurer; Jai Prakash withdraws from President & Sec-Gen; Coaches Jagmander & Hargobind not accompanying Indian wrestling team for Asian Games.

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Government clears football teams for Asian Games

Sports Ministry grants relaxation to Indian football teams for Asian Games; Men's and Women's teams to participate despite not meeting existing criterion; AIFF president Kalyan Choubey holds meetings with Home Minister and Sports Minister to find solution; Indian football on rise, participation in Asian Games to boost morale.

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Handball Association of India recognised as National Sports Federation

Recognition of Handball Assoc. of India (HAI) as National Sports Federation (NSF) for promotion & regulation of sport in India. Elections of HAI held under supervision of retired District Judge & to be taken on record. Office-bearers: President, Secretary-gen., Treasurer. HAI to adhere to IHF & IOA guidelines for Indian…

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Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose Worlds trials: Ad-hoc panel member

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat to be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose World Championship trials, said IOA ad-hoc panel. Punia, Phogat, four others had sought time till August 10. IOA panel exempted them, triggering angry reactions

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Antim wins Asian Games trials but gets only stand-by spot, says will challenge decision in SC

Antim Panghal beat all competitors in 53kg category selection trials for Asian Games, but was named stand-by. Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging IOA ad-hoc committee's decision to send Vinesh directly to Games. Antim to fight injustice, may go to Supreme Court. Sakshee, Anshu Malik, Mansi Ahlawat, Radhika, Kiran, Gyanender,…

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Wrestling | IOA appointed ad-hoc committee goes into damage control mode after exemption granted to Vinesh and Bajrang raises the hackles of others

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA)-appointed ad-hoc committee’s decision to exempt Bajrang Punia (65kg) and Vinesh Phogat (53kg) from the Asian Games trials, scheduled in Delhi on Saturday and Sunday, has invited criticism and two promising wrestlers have moved the court against it

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Wrestling trials for Asian Games on July 22-23; Bajrang, Ravi, Vinesh may get exemption

The IOA ad-hoc committee on Wednesday decided to hold much-awaited Asian Games wrestling trials on July 22-23 and though the panel has not revealed the format and criteria, it may exempt current Olympic and world medallists

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Asian Games volleyball team’s selection trials postponed at the last minute

Players reach Bengaluru for trials, new dates to be announced soon

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IOA forms four-member ad-hoc committee for volleyball

IOA forms ad-hoc committee for volleyball, it will conduct the VFI elections and also select teams for this year’s Asian Games

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Handball impasse ends, Digvijay Chautala elected President of HAI

Digvijay Chautala has been elected as the president of Handball Association of India (HAI) and Jagan Mohan Rao its secretary general, the development ending a longstanding impasse over running of the sport

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IOA's decision to take charge of WFI is first step in our fight for justice: wrestlers

The IOA, through its letter on May 12, asked the secretary general of WFI to hand over the official documents including financial instruments to its ad-hoc panel, making it clear the outgoing office bearers shall have no role

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Wrestlers protest | Endurance athletes

Women and men wrestlers — some Olympians, some medal winners, and many who are learning the ropes — stay put at Jantar Mantar, protesting against alleged sexual harassment by one of the most powerful politicians in the sport of wrestling

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Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for misinformation; Usha assures support in surprise visit

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P.T. Usha meets protesting wrestlers, assures support

IOA President P.T. Usha meets wrestlers and and assures support at Jantar Mantar amid their ongoing protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in New Delhi

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Wrestlers should focus on their practice as FIR has been registered: Yogeshwar Dutt

Former Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, a part of the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) seven-member committee to probe the wrestlers’ allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said that FIR has been registered, now the grapplers should focus on their practice.

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Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support

Political support for the ongoing protest by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh widened on April 28, with several Opposition parties expressing solidarity with their cause.

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'It hurts me...': Neeraj Chopra extends support to protesting wrestlers

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on April 28 extended his support to the protesting wrestlers and called for “quick action” from the authorities in order to ensure that justice is served.

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Bitter war of words between wrestlers, IOA officials as protest continues

The battle between wrestlers and sports officials keeps getting worse. On Thursday, even as the Indian Olympic Association formed a three-member committee to run the wrestling affairs and conduct elections, its officials were slammed for being insensitive and shielding the accused, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA president P.T. Usha

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India’s image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA president P.T. Usha

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Wrestlers continue their protest, plan to move SC seeking action against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan

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Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters

The protesting wrestlers on April 24, 2023 threatened to approach the Supreme Court of the country if an FIR is not lodged against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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