SportsPosted at: May 9 2026 7:31PM


Vinesh issued show-cause notice by WFI, barred from events till June 2026

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a formal show cause notice to three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of “grave acts of indiscipline” and multiple violations that the federation claims brought “national embarrassment” to Indian wrestling.
In the 15-page notice dated May 9, the WFI also declared Vinesh ineligible to participate in any sanctioned events until at least June 26, 2026. As a result, she will not be allowed to compete in the Senior Open Ranking Tournament scheduled to begin on Sunday in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.
According to the federation, Vinesh’s return-to-training notification submitted in December 2025 did not satisfy the mandatory six-month notice period required under international anti-doping regulations.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Vinesh issued show-cause notice by WFI# barred from events till June 2026
More News

Trusted by FIFA, debated at home: Iran-born Aussie Alireza Faghani’s journey beyond the touchlines

18 Jun 2026 | 12:17 AM

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, Jun 17 (UNI) When Alireza Faghani walked onto the field to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match between France and Senegal, it marked yet another milestone in a remarkable career. The Iranian-born referee was appearing at his fourth World Cup, placing him among a select group of officials trusted by FIFA on football's biggest stage.

see more..

Women’s T20 WC: Smriti, Shafali, Charani shine as India crush Netherlands by 95 runs

17 Jun 2026 | 11:24 PM

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, Jun 17 (UNI) In the lead-up to the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, cricket pundits identified Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma as the key to India’s hopes of winning a second successive ICC title within six months. On Wednesday, the opening duo justified the billing, putting the Netherlands under immense pressure with a blistering century partnership before Shafali later chipped in with the ball alongside left-arm spinner Shree Charani’s four-wicket haul to power India to a clinical 95-run victory at Headingley.

see more..

Gill, Kishan tons seal emphatic victory as India outclass Afghanistan

17 Jun 2026 | 10:02 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (UNI) Centuries from captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan powered India to a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead with a display of batting dominance and disciplined bowling.

see more..

Messi's team sends email to police complaining of lax security during soccer icon's Salt Lake stadium appearance

17 Jun 2026 | 9:51 PM

Messi's team lodges police complaint regarding lax security during Salt Lake stadium appearance
Kolkata, June 17 (UNI) Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi's team has sent an email to the Bidhannagar Police Commissioner expressing their displeasure over the lax security at the Salt Lake stadium during the footballer's visit last December, sources said on Wednesday.

see more..

Junior women’s hockey team to tour UK for seven-match series in July

17 Jun 2026 | 9:50 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI): India’s junior women’s hockey team will tour the United Kingdom from July 5 to 14 for a seven-match campaign, including two fixtures against Scotland’s senior women’s side. The team will also take on the England Under-21, USA U-21 and Belgium U-21 teams during the tour.

see more..