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WFI decides to function at 'no cost to government' model if suspension is not lifted
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) held a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Noida, where it decided to operate under a 'no cost to the government' model if the Sports Ministry does not lift its suspension. The UWW and IOA had already lifted their suspensions, allowing elected officials to resume control. However, the government's suspension remains.
WFI Timeline: From allegations, polls to suspension, lifting of ban, dissolving of ad-hoc panel
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has faced a tumultuous journey, from allegations of sexual exploitation and intimidation to the dissolution of its ad-hoc committee. This timeline captures key events, including protests by wrestlers, formation of oversight committees, suspension by the sports ministry, and the eventual lifting of the ban by the global governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW).
IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge
The Indian Olympic Association dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, citing the lifting of the suspension on the national federation and the successful completion of selection trials. Despite ongoing suspension by the sports ministry, the Wrestling Federation of India gained full control. IOA instructed WFI to address concerns and repay loans.
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Ad-hoc panel to hold wrestling trials as scheduled, says official
The ad-hoc committee for wrestling will hold trials in Sonepat and Patiala for the Asian Championships and Continental Olympic Qualifiers. The UWW will accept entries only from the WFI. Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat will participate in the trials.
Ad-hoc committee holds no significance, we will conduct trials soon: WFI president Sanjay Singh
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh welcomed the United World Wrestling's decision to lift its suspension, stating that the ad-hoc committee led by Bhupinder Singh Bajwa now holds no significance. The suspension, imposed in August last year due to delayed elections, has officially ended.
After junior wrestlers' protest, ad-hoc panel announces organisation of U-15, U-20 Nationals
The ad-hoc panel managing wrestling affairs in India has announced the organization of U15 and U20 National championships within six weeks, following a protest by junior wrestlers demanding the dissolution of the IOA-constituted committee. The panel acknowledged the concerns of young wrestlers and reaffirmed its commitment to the growth and development of wrestling in India.
Senior national wrestling camps to commence on February 9
National wrestling camps for men and women will begin in Sonepat and Patiala from February 9, following the conclusion of the senior National Championships in Jaipur. The ad-hoc committee, led by Wushu Association of India chief Bhupender Singh Bajwa, will select medallists in 30 weight divisions from the senior Nationals in Jaipur. The camps will extend until the 2024 Paris Olympics, focusing on training grapplers for the upcoming Olympic Qualifying tournaments.
We do not recognise ad-hoc panel and ministry suspension, will organise Nationals: Sanjay Singh
President of the suspended WFI Sanjay Singh has announced that they will not co-operate with the ad-hoc panel and will organise the Nationals. "We got elected democratically. The Returning Officer had signed the papers, how do they ignore that. We do not recognise this ad-hoc panel," Sanjay said.
Sports Ministry unlikely to go back on its decision to dismiss Sanjay Singh led WFI body, keeps wrestlers interest paramount
The ministry is firm that the ad-hoc committee will run the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). As per sources, Sanjay Singh is unlikely to be reinstated as president even if he agrees to follow the protocols set by the ministry. The ministry is firm that the ad-hoc committee will run the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and it will work towards conducting fresh elections.
IOA forms 3-member panel to supervise functioning of scandal-hit WFI
The Indian Olympics Association (IOA) has formed a three-member panel to manage the operations of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The Ad hoc committee, comprising Bhupinder Singh Bajwa, MM Somaya, and Manjusha Kanwar, will oversee WFI's functions, including athlete selection, international event participation, and financial matters. Sports ministry recently sacked the newly elected WFI panel
Sports Ministry requests IOA to constitute ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs
The Indian Sports Ministry has suspended the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) due to concerns about its governance and integrity. The ministry has written to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc body to manage the affairs of WFI. The WFI was suspended until further orders after the body announced the U-15 and U-20 nationals without proper procedures and sufficient notice to wrestlers.
Deve Gowda dissolves JDS office-bearers of Karnataka unit, appoints son Kumaraswamy as ad hoc president
The first party helming the regional party chose to disband the entire executive committee, though the target was former union minister CM Ibrahim, who headed the state unit till the entire team of office bearers was shown the door. Thursday's action was to tie down Ibrahim's hands from making any more damages to the party and bring about a division among the party MLAs, party sources said.
Decision on dates for holding wrestling World Championship trials after August 1: Ad-hoc panel member
The World Championship is scheduled to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from September 16-24. Meanwhile, the World Championships trials are expected to be held by August 10, giving the wrestlers, who competed in the Asian Games selection competition (July 22-23), just about 17 days to be ready for another gruelling contest.
Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose Worlds trials: Ad-hoc panel member
Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat could be withdrawn from the Asian Games team if they lose the upcoming World Championships trials, after being granted direct entries to the quadrennial event. Candidates for the remaining 16 Olympic weight categories competed in gruelling trials, but Punia and Phogat missed out through an exemption granted by the IOA ad-hoc panel.
Asiad trials set to be conducted behind closed doors after wrestlers' parents argue with ad-hoc panel
Parents of world U20 champion Antim Panghal and another wrestler Vikas Kaliraman's father Subhash Kaliraman got into a heated argument with the ad-hoc panel members. Sensing trouble, the ad-hoc panel decided that it will be a restricted entry for the trials as no spectators will be allowed inside the wrestling hall.
WFI ad-hoc panel hands direct Asian Games entries to Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat
The IOA ad-hoc panel said in a circular that it has already selected wrestlers in men's freestyle 65kg and women's 53kg but trials will be held in all six weight categories in each of the three styles. The ad-hoc panel did not name Bajrang and Vinesh in the circular but panel member Ashok Garg confirmed to PTI that the two wrestlers have been exempted from the trials.
Ad-hoc panel fails to set trials date, asks IOA to approach OCA again for deadline extension
The ad-hoc committee had come up with a proposal where the six protesting wrestlers had to appear for just a one-off bout against the winners of the trials in their respective categories. But following strong opposition from wrestlers, their coaches and parents over the "favour" being given to the protesting wrestlers, the ad-hoc panel has shot down its own proposal.
Yogeshwar questions "unfair" trial exemption given to 6 wrestlers by IOA ad-hoc panel
Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt has criticised the IOA ad-hoc panel for exempting six protesting wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik from Asian Games and World Championship trials. Dutt claimed that this is unjust to junior wrestlers in the country.
Ad-hoc committee in full control; WFI should hand over all documents to panel, says IOA
Earlier on April 24, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will be forming an ad-hoc committee to conduct the elections for the Executive Committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) within 45 days of its formation, to manage day-to-day affairs of the body, including the selection of athletes and making entries for the participation of players in international events.
Ad-hoc panel takes charge of crisis-ridden WFI
The ad-hoc committee formed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), on Thursday took charge of the crisis-ridden Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The Sports Ministry had instructed the IOA to form the ad-hoc committee to oversee the affairs of WFI and conduct elections within 45 days of the panel's formation. The committee was formed last month.
India’s plan at UN cybercrime panel seeks right to ask data from nations
India’s proposal supported by Russia but opposed by the US and a few other countries, say sources.
Sports Ministry asks IOA to form Ad-hoc panel for elections
The sports ministry on Monday stalled the scheduled May 7 elections of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute an ad-hoc committee to conduct the polls within 45 days of its formation and also manage the sports body.
No more ad-hoc appointments, Indian women's cricket team support staff to get long-term contracts
"All the coaches will be given long-term contracts and it will not a temporary arrangement like we have seen in the past. This will give the team much needed stability," a BCCI source said.
Make comprehensive plan to fully meet power demand apart from ad hoc arrangements: Par panel to Power Min
In its 35th report on demand for grants for 2023-24 of Ministry of Power, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy noted that the ministry has stated that they are expecting a peak of 2.30 lakh Mega Watt (230GW) during April 2023, therefore, necessary arrangements including running of gas-based power stations have been made to meet the peak demand.
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