Sakshi Malik

'BJP MPs not obeying party's command': Mahua Moitra slams Modi govt over inaction against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Indian wrestlers, including Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, world championship medallist Vinesh Phogat and others are staging a sit-in for the past two days at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Jan 20, 2023, 19:22 PM IST

Wrestling sexual harassment allegations: Wrestlers adamant, meeting with Sports minister Anurag Thakur inconclusive

The wrestlers left Anurag Thakur’s house at 1:45 am and did not speak to the reporters waiting outside. Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya, Sakshi Malik and world championship medallist Vinesh Phogat were part of the meeting.

Jan 20, 2023, 06:45 AM IST

Wrestling sexual harassment allegations: Sports Ministry demands explanation from WFI in 3 days on wrestlers’ charges

In its communication to WFI, the Ministry has stated that ‘since the matter pertains to the well-being of athletes, the Ministry has taken a very serious view of the matter’. 

Jan 19, 2023, 07:26 AM IST

'He SEXUALLY harassed girls': Vinesh Phogat accuses WFI president with big charges, says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh called her THIS

Indian wrestlers including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and CWG 2022 winner Vinesh Phogat accused Wrestling Federaton of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan of sexually harrassing the women wrestlers 

Jan 18, 2023, 19:34 PM IST

I told my parents that I want to quit studies: Sakshi Malik opens up on importance of education in athlete's life

Sakshi says that she still rues the fact that when she was down and struggling, she did not have a mentor to help her battle the tough time. Speaking at a webine organised by Inspire Institute of Sports, she spoke on the importance of the mentors in sports. 

Sep 01, 2022, 21:52 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2022: Gold medallists Sakshi Malik, Ravi Dahiya get thunderous welcome, WATCH

On her return from the Commonwealth Games 2022, star Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik thanked the nation for their support and love. 

Aug 09, 2022, 09:22 AM IST

EXCLUSIVE: 'Olympics ke bad kabhi Indian flag ko...', Sakshi Malik on making comeback with CWG 2022 gold

In this chat with Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medal winner in wrestling Sakshi Malik, she reveals her self doubt before coming to Birmingham and how she overcame it to listen to national anthem on the podium which made her cry 

Aug 07, 2022, 16:27 PM IST

Sakshi Malik wins maiden gold in CWG, beats Canada's Godinez Gonzalez in 62 kg

Bajrang Punia bags India's first gold medal in Wrestling, beats Canada's Lachlan McNeil)

Aug 05, 2022, 23:03 PM IST

CWG 2022: Anshu Malik settles for Silver after defeat against Nigeria's Folasade Adekuoroye

Anshu Malik was beaten in the gold medal final at the CWG 2022 in Birmingham

Aug 05, 2022, 21:23 PM IST

CWG 2022: Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Anshu Malik secure silver for India in wrestling with win in semifinals

Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Anshu Malik have secured a silver medal for their country at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 in Birmingham, in their respective weight categories.

Aug 05, 2022, 20:08 PM IST

CWG 2022 Day 8 Highlights: Deepak Punia, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik bag gold; Anshu Malik wins silver

Check Live Scores and Updates from Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Friday (August 5). Check Commonwealth Games 2022 India Schedule for Day 8 and much more.

Aug 05, 2022, 13:32 PM IST

In Pics: Indian wrestlers who have won medals at Olympics

Indian wrester Ravi Kumar Dahiya put on a sensational show on Wednesday (August 4) to enter the gold medal final in the 57kg category by defeating Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev in the semifinal. Dahiya became just the second Indian wrester ever to enter the Olympics final after Sushil Kumar back in 2012 London Olympics.

Aug 04, 2021, 20:35 PM IST

In Pics: India's wrestling history in Olympic Games

Wrestling as a sporting discipline has been part of the Olympic Games since 1896. Independent India won their first Olympic medal through wrestling with the legendary KD Jadhav winning the men's 57kg freestyle bronze medal in the 1952 Helsinki Games. Since then India have won five Olympic medals through the sport of wrestling. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at history of Indian wrestling at the Olympic Games with the Tokyo Games set to get underway on July 23. 

Jul 05, 2021, 10:50 AM IST

Bigg Boss 13 fame Asim Riaz and Sakshi Malik's 'Veham' song by Armaan Malik trends online - Watch

Soothing music, stirring lyrics and soulful voice with a story of unrequited love makes Veham a song that is close to every listener's heart.

Dec 15, 2020, 13:35 PM IST

Wrestler Sakshi Malik unhappy after Arjuna Award snub

The only woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal for India has voiced her displeasure on Twitter after not being awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award

Aug 23, 2020, 20:19 PM IST

Sakshi Malik: Matter of pride that I will be conferred with Arjuna Award

Malik had also won the silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and the bronze medal at the 2015 Asian Wrestling Championships in Doha. 

Aug 20, 2020, 10:57 AM IST

Haryana to host the 4th edition of Khelo India Youth Games

The fourth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will be held in Panchkula in Haryana.

Jul 25, 2020, 21:19 PM IST

Asian Wrestling Championship: Sakshi Malik clinches silver, Vinesh Phogat settles for bronze

Meanwhile, Phogat had earlier settled for a bronze after thrashing Thi Ly Kiu of Vietnam 10-0 by technical superiority in the bronze medal bout of the 53kg category event.

Feb 22, 2020, 11:27 AM IST

Asian Wrestling Championships: Sakshi Malik wins second-round match

Sakshi Malik defeated Korea`s Ohyoung Ha 14-4 in the second round

Feb 21, 2020, 14:21 PM IST

Asian Wrestling Championship trials: Sakshi Malik, Pooja Dhanda suffer defeats

The Asian Championship is slated to take place in New Delhi from February 18 and 23

Jan 04, 2020, 18:00 PM IST