Results for: World Championships

In a dramatic turn of events, the Indian wrestling team’s participation in the World Championships has been cleared after 12 selected athletes staged a protest outside the residence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, demanding their participation. This comes a day after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) withdrew the nation’s entries due to a legal challenge by wrestler Satyawart Kadian. The protest highlights the ongoing turmoil within the WFI and raises questions about the selection process and the federation’s handling of the situation.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has withdrawn Indian wrestlers from the upcoming World Championships in Tirana, Albania, citing government interference in its operations. The decision comes after a long-standing dispute between the WFI and the Sports Ministry, which has resulted in the de-recognition of the federation and the formation of an ad-hoc committee to run its affairs. The WFI alleges that the Ministry’s actions are compromising the federation’s autonomy and hindering its ability to function effectively.

Vishvajit More made history by securing India’s first medal at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championships in Tirana, Albania. He clinched the bronze in the men’s 55kg Greco-Roman category with a thrilling victory over Adam Ulbashev. Anjly, another Indian wrestler, is set to battle for gold in the women’s 59kg category.

Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has set his sights on a podium finish at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, aiming to build on his remarkable Olympic achievements. Despite battling injuries throughout the season, Chopra is confident of returning to peak fitness and improving his technique. He also acknowledged the potential for India to achieve greater success in future Olympic and Paralympic competitions.

World Boxing, a newly formed international federation aiming to replace the embattled IBA, will host its first world championships in Liverpool next year. The event will feature both men’s and women’s competitions, marking a significant departure from the IBA’s separate tournaments. The championships will take place in September 2024.

India’s Shourya Saini clinched gold in the men’s 50-meter rifle 3-position event at the second World Deaf Shooting Championships in Hannover, Germany. Meanwhile, Vivaan Mirdha and Ranjhana Sangram dominated the AITA super series junior tennis tournament in Ludhiana, winning two titles each.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) plans to appeal a Delhi High Court decision that reinstated the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) ad-hoc committee to manage WFI affairs. WFI president Sanjay Singh expressed concerns that this interference could jeopardize Indian wrestlers’ participation in upcoming World Championships, citing warnings from the United World Wrestling (UWW) about potential consequences. The decision follows a plea by prominent wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Satyawart Kadian seeking a stay on WFI’s functioning. The IOA had initially dissolved the ad-hoc panel in April after WFI conducted its elections, but the court’s ruling has reignited the controversy.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will challenge the Delhi High Court’s order restoring the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) ad-hoc committee to manage the federation’s affairs. The WFI fears that the ‘interference’ could jeopardize Indian wrestlers’ participation in upcoming World Championships.

Reetika Hooda, the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics in the heavyweight wrestling category, fell short of a medal at the World Championships in Belgrade. Despite a strong showing and a quarterfinal loss to the top seed, Reetika showcased her potential and left the coaching staff optimistic about her future.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the World Championships after failing to make weight. The disqualification came after she was found to be 150gm overweight at the morning weigh-in, resulting in the loss of her medal.