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Haryana: Punia joins farmers’ protest at Shambhu; Charuni likely to follow suit
Wrestler and Olympian Bajrang Punia condemned authorities for not allowing the group of farmers to march towards the national capital
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Karnal
Is it Pakistan border?: Bajrang Punia on police-farmers standoff at Shambhu
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced the suspension of their march for the day after a stiff standoff with police at the Shambhu border.
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 04:42 PM IST
WFI challenges Delhi HC order restoring ad hoc committee’s mandate
The Wrestling Federation of India appeals a Delhi High Court ruling reinstating an ad hoc committee managing its affairs, citing international event participation issues.
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 09:44 PM IST
‘Govt trying to break us, if I join BJP, my bans will be lifted’: Bajrang Punia
Bajrang Punia alleged that suspending him was a vindictive move by the government, which would quash the ban if he joined the BJP.
Published on Nov 28, 2024 08:19 AM IST
Doping ban: Bajrang to appeal against the verdict
The Olympics bronze medallist was slapped with a four-year ban by NADA for refusing to give a sample
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 10:46 PM IST
Avishek Roy
Bajrang Punia banned for four years, can't wrestle or coach anywhere
Bajrang Punia's suspension means he will not be allowed to participate in competitive wrestling nor seek coaching opportunities overseas.
Published on Nov 27, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Babita Phogat responds to Sakshi Malik's charge about wrestlers' protest
Sakshi Malik claimed that Babita Phogat had gathered several wrestlers to start a protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Published on Oct 23, 2024 04:34 PM IST
Sakshi Malik: 'Babita Phogat wanted to be WFI chief, planned wrestlers' protest'
Sakshi Malik claimed that Babita Phogat had gathered wrestlers for a meeting, urging them to protest against Wrestling Federation of India's alleged misconduct.
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 01:14 PM IST
Bajrang Punia's first reaction as Vinesh Phogat aces debut poll bout in Haryana
Vinesh Phogat election result: Bajrang Punia joined the Congress days before the Haryana assembly election 2024 along with Vinesh Phogat.
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 01:29 PM IST
Delhi HC seeks NADA reply on plea filed by wrestler Bajrang Punia on suspension
Justice Sanjeev Narula issued notice to the agency on the plea which has been filed ahead of the Senior World Wrestling Championships to be held in Albania in October
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 01:33 PM IST
Railways accept Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia’s resignations, waive notice period
The Railways’ decision comes after there were speculations about Vinesh Phogat being unable to contest elections because of the 3-month notice period norm that must be followed by all employees
Published on Sep 09, 2024 02:34 PM IST
Bajrang Punia threatened over WhatsApp to quit Congress or face ‘consequences’
Bajrang Punia had challenged Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to contest the polls from Julana seat if he believes defeating Vinesh Phogat is easy.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 04:31 AM IST
Day after Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress, Brij Bhushan Singh terms them ‘khalnayak’
Former Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said if the wrestlers had not protests, India would have won more medals in the Olympics
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Asian News International, Gonda
Bajrang Punia hits back at Brij Bhushan Singh on ‘cheating’ dig at Vinesh Phogat
Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, who participated in last year's protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, joined the Congress on Friday
Published on Sep 07, 2024 03:27 PM IST
Brij Bhushan's first reaction as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in his first reaction to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining Congress, said, “The move began two years ago.”
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 02:31 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Won’t join politics: Sakshi Malik on Vinesh, Punia joining Congress
Earlier, there were speculation that Sakshi is desiring for Congress ticket from Meham assembly segment in Rohtak but she turned down all speculations
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 08:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Wrestler Bajrang Punia appointed as working chairman of All India Kisan Congress
Hours after joining the Congress, Bajrang Punia was appointed the working chairman of All India Kisan Congress.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 10:30 PM IST
‘All parties except BJP…’ Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia after joining Congress
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party on Friday, weeks ahead of the Haryana assembly elections.
Published on Sep 06, 2024 04:20 PM IST
Phogat, Punia meet Rahul, likely to contest on Cong ticket
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia met Rahul Gandhi, seeking Congress tickets for Haryana assembly polls, with Vinesh favored over Bajrang.
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Sunil Rahar, Rohtak
Political circles abuzz after Phogat, Punia meet Gandhi
The meetings came even as the Congress finalised its candidate list for the October 5 elections and negotiated with the AAP for a possible tie-up
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 06:15 AM IST
Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, set to contest Haryana election
Haryana assembly election: The names of Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang are likley to be cleared by the Congress Central Election Committee on Wednesday or Thursday.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 02:30 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi ahead of Haryana assembly poll
Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia met with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday amid speculations of party tickets ahead of Haryana Assembly election.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 01:09 PM IST
Vinesh Phogat makes emotional return, gets welcome fit for a champion
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport to show their solidarity even as Vinesh’s wrestling mates Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, along with khap leaders and Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda, received her.
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Sunil Rahar, Rohtak
Delhi HC directs restoration of WFI’s ad hoc committee formed by IOA
The high court restored the mandate of IOA’s ad hoc committee for Wrestling Federation of India on a plea seeking a stay on the functioning of the WFI in its present form
Published on Aug 16, 2024 03:51 PM IST
'Now that Vinesh is desh ki beti again, those who stayed quiet during protests…'
Bajrang Punia wondered how the ones who stayed quiet during the protest against Brij Bhushan Singh, would congratulate Vinesh Phogat on a medal haul
Published on Aug 07, 2024 11:12 AM IST
Paris 2024: ‘By getting to the Olympics, Vinesh is a winner already’
Bajrang and Sakshi, who were also part of the protest against former WFI chief, back her to come back with a medal from Paris
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava
Paris Olympics: Five big names from India who won't be at the Games in 2024
India will be without two of the six individual athletes who contributed to the country's record medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 05:36 PM IST
Bajrang Punia suspended by NADA, wrestler gets time to respond till July 11
As per NADA, the wrestler had refused to provide his urine samples to the governing body as he had objected to the usage of allegedly "expired kits" by NADA.
Published on Jun 23, 2024 02:54 PM IST
ANI |
Bajrang's provisional suspension revoked
Punia had argued that his refusal to give sample was "not intentional"
Published on Jun 03, 2024 11:36 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Wrestling trials for Olympics on June 10, Vinesh must pick one weight: WFI
Five women and one male competitor have won quota spots for Paris, but the trials will be held to decide the final line-up.
Published on May 13, 2024 12:07 AM IST
Avishek Roy