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No body to select wrestlers for international events, couldn't be unhappier: Delhi HC

A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed the world wrestling body, United World Wrestling (UWW), only accepted athletes selected by national bodies recognised by it, such as the WFI, for international events. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian wrestlers fret over Zagreb Open participation

NEW DELHI: Defending champion Aman Sehrawat is apprehensive about his prospects of competing in the upcoming Zagreb Open in Croatia, a ranking series event in the United World Wrestling's (UWW) calendar which the Indian has dominated in the past two editions.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat's CAS verdict before Paris Olympics end

NEW DELHI: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced that it will pronounce its verdict on Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal in the women's 50kg competition at the Paris Olympics before the end of the Games. The multisport event will conclude with the closing ceremony…

The Times of India

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Sarah Hildebrandt Navigates Chaotic Aftermath of Opponent’s DQ to Win Wrestling Gold

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was declared ineligible and knocked off the podium after failing to make weight by a few ounces, a stunning result with sizable implications.

Sports Illustrated

United World Wrestling backs Wrestling Federation of India

UWW supports Wrestling Federation of India for Asian championships and Olympic Games qualifier entries, rejecting IOA's ad-hoc committee.

The Hindu

Aman and Antim among medal contenders at World wrestling championships

Indian wrestlers to compete under UWW flag in World championships; two youngsters Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal among medal contenders; Sarita Mor, Anuj Kumar also in fray; 90 Olympic quota places on offer. #Wrestling #WorldChampionships #Olympics #India

The Hindu

Indian wrestlers halt protest after minister assures swift probe

Wrestlers meet Anurag Thakur, say they will resume protests if probe against WFI chief is not completed by June 15.

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UWW condemns detention of wrestlers, threatens to ban WFI if polls not held in time

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY (SWITZERLAND): The United World Wrestling (UWW) on Tuesday condemned the detention of India's top wrestlers during their protest in Jantar Mantar and threatened to suspend the national federation WFI if it fails to hold its election within the stipulated time.

The Times of India

Concerned UWW to appoint observer for WFI elections, federation complains of government interference

NEW DELHI: "Concerned" about the ongoing turmoil in Indian wrestling, United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic has demanded clarity on who is running the sport in the country, and in its response the WFI has complained of "government interference" in their matters.

The Times of India

Olympics-Russians' Asian route to Games not yet final-IOC's Lalovic

A proposed Paris 2024 Olympics qualification route for Russian and Belarusian athletes through Asian events has not been finalised or agreed, the United World Wrestling President Nenad Lalovic said on Friday.

Reuters

UWW doctors used bandage for knee-ankle injuries on my injured skull: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia on Thursday blamed the United World Wrestling's (UWW) mat doctors for derailing his World Championships campaign after they applied the bandage meant to protect ankle and knee on the wrestler's injured skull, which blocked his vision and made him conscious about the taping coming off during…

The Times of India

CWG 2022: Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Deepak Punia claim top honours as Indian wrestlers make merry

COVENTRY: For Bajrang Punia, anything less than a gold at the 2022 CWG would have been a setback. The competition was hardly at a level that he faces at ranking tournaments organised by the United World Wrestling. So it didn't come as a surprise when Bajrang literally waltzed through to…

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat set for comeback

NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat will return to the competitive mat after almost seven months since her disastrous Tokyo Olympics campaign - she lost in the quarterfinals. She will take part at the United World Wrestling's (UWW) Yasar Dogu international meet in Istanbul from February 24 to 27, TOI has…

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