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Non-protesting wrestlers demand resumption of national camp

New Delhi: The national camp shut and the controversy surrounding WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh still raging, several non-protesting wrestlers on Tuesday demanded...

ACC has not floated any proposal to postpone Asia Cup: Source

New Delhi: Contradicting media reports that Asia Cup could be postponed and a parallel tournament, excluding Pakistan, could be played in Dubai in the...

Hang me but wrestling activity should not stop: WFI chief

Gonda (UP): Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Monday that all activity in the sport had come to...

Motive is to protect the accused: Sidhu lends support to protesting wrestlers

New Delhi: Former India cricketer and political leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday lent his support to the protesting wrestlers demanding criminal action against...

AIFF looks to increase teams in I-League, number of foreigners in squad to be reduced

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is looking to increase the number of teams in the I-League, and has also received recommendations...

Media is supporting Brij Bhushan more than the players: Protesting wrestlers

New Delhi: The protesting grapplers on Sunday accused the media of helping Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh more than...

Wrestlers’ protest: Kapil Sibal raises question of ‘pliant investigation’

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Sunday said the wrestlers staging a protest here demanding the arrest of the wrestling federation chief...

Satwik and Chirag are new Asia champions

Dubai: Star doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Sunday broke a 58-year-old drought, becoming the first Indians after Dinesh Khanna to...

Indian boxers aim for improved show at World Championships

Tashkent: Indian boxers will be highly motivated to better the one bronze medal secured in the previous edition when they step inside the ring...

Few people are trying to take our movement to a different direction: Bajrang Punia

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Saturday claimed that a few people have entered their movement with a motive to lead it to a...

Vinesh asks cousin Babita not to weaken wrestlers’ protest

New Delhi: A war of words broke out on Saturday between Phogat cousins Vinesh and Babita with the former asking the latter not to...

Army organises mountain cycling expedition

Srinagar: A mountain cycling expedition by Dhanurdhari Brigade under the aegis of Fire and Fury Corps, consisting of 12 Indian Army personnel undertook a...

Ronaldinho launching worldwide street football league

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil great Ronaldinho is launching a worldwide street soccer league to give talented young players an opportunity to showcase their skills...

Wrestlers protests: what’s happening behind the scenes

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers' fight for justice at Jantar Mantar is turning out to be an 'expensive' one as arranging for even the...

Filing of FIR against Brij Bhushan is first step towards victory: Wrestlers

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers rejoiced "the first step towards victory" as Delhi Police decided to file an FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan...

I am ready to be hanged if it’s proved I have threatened wrestlers: Mahavir Prasad Bishnoi

New Delhi: Dismissing the allegation that he has threatened the sexually harassed wrestlers and their families on behalf of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan...

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball

Doha: Qatar is going to host another World Cup. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Friday picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of...

Laxita, Antima, Siddharth secure personal bests and Asian U20 berths

Thiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu): Laxita Vinod Sandilea of Gujarat ran a personal best to win the 1500 metre race on the opening evening the AFI...

For us, sport and athlete is priority: Anurag Thakur speaks on wrestlers’ protests

New Delhi: Union minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday broke his silence on the issue of the wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar, saying “for us,...

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India’s image: PT Usha

New Delhi: Coming down heavily on the aggrieved wrestlers, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Thursday said the grapplers protesting on the...

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh indicates he won’t go down without a fight

New Delhi: Accused of sexual harassment by India's top wrestlers, under-fire national federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Thursday indicated that he will...

YSS Deptt organises farewell for retiring DYSSO

SHOPIAN: District Youth Services & Sports Office Shopian on Thursday organised a farewell to honour the services of the retiring DYSSO, Gurmukh Singh Dutta,...

BCCI central contracts: Richa, Jemi get promotion; Shikha dropped

New Delhi: Young wicket-keeper batter Richa Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues have been elevated to B category in the BCCI central contracts for the 2022-23...

Please listen to our ‘Mann Ki Baat’: Wrestlers to PM Modi

New Delhi: "Why are you not listening to our 'Mann Ki Baat'," the protesting wrestlers asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and sought...

Chapman, Iftikhar attain career high positions in ICC rankings, Suryakumar remains on top

Dubai: Mark Chapman of New Zealand and Iftikhar Ahmed of Pakistan have attained career-best positions in the ICC men’s T20I player rankings at the...

We don’t have to worry about money because of TOPS and Khelo India prog: Nikhat Zareen

New Delhi: Star Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen feels the introduction of Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and Khelo India programme has been a game...

Secretary Sports Council reviews calendar of activities for 2023-24

SRINAGAR: In order to kick-start the activities in the current financial year in J&K, Nuzhat Gull, Secretary J&K Sports Council on Tuesday chaired a...

Won’t end protest unless Brij Bhushan is put behind bars: Protesting wrestlers

New Delhi: With several politicians and farmer organisations in their corner, India's top wrestlers on Tuesday intensified their protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh...

Sexual harassment allegations: SC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea of 7 women wrestlers

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Delhi government and others on a plea by seven women wrestlers alleging non-registration...

Wrestlers’ protest takes political colour, farmer leaders also support athletes

New Delhi: Several politicians, including former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and 'khap' leaders on Tuesday met with the protesting wrestlers and extended...

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