Wrestling

This was a development waiting to be formalised once United World Wrestling on February 13 lifted the suspension of the Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-controlled Wrestling Federation of India. The Indian Olympic Association on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, stating "there is no further need" for it to continue after revocation of the suspension on the national federation, which now gets complete administrative control of the sport.

Apr 18, 2023 19:04
STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE and Fanatics Tuesday announced an expansion of their existing comprehensive, long-term sports and entertainment partnership, which will now see Fanatics assume operations of WWE’s global event merchandise business.  The new deal will kick off on May 1 before WWE’s premium live event, Backlash.
Apr 05, 2023 19:04
STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE has declared WrestleMania 39 as the most-successful and highest-grossing event in company history.  The two-night, sold-out event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles set new records for viewership, gate, sponsorship, merchandise and social media.
Apr 03, 2023 16:04
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.: Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) Monday announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a new, publicly listed company consisting of two complementary, global sports and entertainment brands: UFC and WWE. 
Mar 29, 2023 15:03
MUMBAI: Sony Sports returns with WWE WrestleMania 39, the biggest sports-entertainment spectacle of the year for the network.  The upcoming edition of the premium live event will be showcased along with a week of action with WWE SmackDown, WWE Raw and WWE NXT LIVE on Sony Sports Ten 1 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu) channels. 
Feb 27, 2023 15:02
Why are we not surprised? In the latest episode of the tawdry saga that is the wrestlers vs Wrestling Federation of India, Vinesh Phogat, one of the grapplers demanding the removal of WFI president and BJP politician Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has claimed that a member of the probe committee is leaking 'sensitive information' to the press. 
Feb 23, 2023 20:02
The administrative chaos in the Wrestling Federation of India in the aftermath of the allegations of sexual harassment against WFI president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has lead to the sport's world governing body rescinding India's hosting rights for the upcoming Asian Championships, which were scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 28 March through to 2 April.
Feb 07, 2023 20:02
The nominees for the fourth edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year have been announced. The five contenders are weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, wrestlers Sakshee Malikkh and Vinesh Phogat, badminton player PV Sindhu and boxer Nikhat Zareen. The award honours the contributions of Indian sportswomen in 2022 and celebrates the achievements of all women involved in sport in the country.
Feb 03, 2023 19:02
WWE chief executive Nick Khan has offered an update on the entertainment major's long in the pipeline plans to host a large-scale live event in India, which were majorly stalled by the COVID pandemic.
Jan 25, 2023 12:01
HYDERABAD: The United World Wrestling and World Federation of Indian Style Wrestling (WFISW) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote and grow the traditional Indian style wrestling - Kushti. The MoU is part of UWW's continuous effort to support traditional wrestling styles across the world.
Jan 25, 2023 11:01
The administrative chaos in the Wrestling Federation of India has lead to the sport's world governing body expressing concerns over India's ability to host the upcoming Asian Championships, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 28 March through to 2 April.