Vinesh Phogat handed NADA notice after missed dope test amid Haryana election campaign | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] Vinesh Phogat (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Wednesday served a notice to wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat for whereabouts failure and sought an explanation within 14 days. Vinesh had announced her retirement after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics in August, saying she doesn’t have the strength to continue. The 29-year-old,…

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Talented wrestler Sikandar Shaikh finds support in quest to attain glory for India in international tournaments | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] Wrestler Sikandar Shaikh, who has won the prestigious Maharashtra Kesari title recently, is working hard to make his mark on the national and international level after conquering the akhadas in his state.Sikandar, 24, won the Under-23 Nationals gold medal back in 2019 and has now got the support of the Punit Balan Group (PBG)…

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Sexual harassment case: Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh seeks discharge claiming delay in reporting offence | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers, BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday sought to be discharged from the case, arguing there was delay in reporting of alleged offences and contradictions in statements of the complaints. During the arguments in a metropolitan court, Singh’s counsel informed Additional…

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Sakshi Malik advices wrestlers to participate in nationals conducted by ad-hoc panel | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday recommended that the country’s wrestlers opt to take part in the Nationals organized by the ad-hoc committee in Jaipur instead of the event arranged by the suspended national federation.Sakshi, along with Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, played a key role in a protracted battle against…

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Wrestling Nationals in Jaipur from February 2-5, says WFI ad-hoc panel | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee governing the Wrestling Federation of India on Saturday announced that the senior national championships for wrestling will be held from February 2 to 5 in Jaipur. The Bhupinder Singh Bajwa-led panel, in a press release said the event will feature competitions across senior free style, Greco Roman, and women’s…

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IOA forms panel to run affairs of Wrestling Federation of India | More sports News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Acting upon the sports ministry’s request, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formed a three-member ad-hoc committee to manage the day-today affairs of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), which was found guilty of ‘blatantly disregarding the procedural norms’ and ‘appearing to be in complete control of former office-bearers’ following…

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Cody Rhodes breaks silence and takes a playful swipe after winning award – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the midst of a fiery feud with Shinsuke Nakamura, WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes has finally broken his silence after a surprising announcement from outside the Stamford-based promotion. Rhodes, known as “The American Nightmare,” is currently engaged in a heated rivalry with Nakamura that reached new heights on last week’s episode of…

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