Wrestling News

Fact Check: Did Vinesh Phogat Receive ₹16 Crore Prize Money After Paris Olympics 2024?

Somvir Rathee took to social media platform X to address the false rumors.

Aug 20, 2024, 11:16 AM IST

Deepika Padukone, Randeep Hooda, And Other Celebs Congratulate Aman Sehrawat On Bronze Medal Win

Aman Sehrawat wins a bronze medal for India in the 57kg wrestling category. Bollywood celebrities took to social media to congratulate the 21-year-old wrestler.

Aug 10, 2024, 15:18 PM IST

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat Wins Bronze Medal For India In 57kg Wrestling Category

India's Aman Sehrawat won bronze medal for his country at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Aug 09, 2024, 23:24 PM IST

WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt Passed Away Passes Away At 36, Triple H Announces On Twitter

Former WWE champion Bray Wyatt, real name Windham Rotunda, passed away at age 36. WWE extends condolences to his family, friends, and fans.

Aug 25, 2023, 15:35 PM IST

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Break Silence On Cristism After Asian Games Trail Exemption

The Asian Games will begin on September 23.

Jul 24, 2023, 23:57 PM IST

'I Was Cheated': Antim Panghal Slams Decisison To Give Vinesh Phogat Direct Entry For Asian Games

Sources had said that WFI panel had given Bajrang and Vinesh direct entry to participate in the upcoming Asian games, Hangzhou, without appearing in national trials.

Jul 19, 2023, 19:14 PM IST

WFI Sexual Harassment Case: IOA President PT Usha Slams Protesting Wrestlers For 'Tarnishing Image Of The Country'

IOA has also put in place a three-member panel that includes former shooter Suma Shirur and current Wushu Association of India chief Bhupendra Singh to run the day-to-day affairs of WFI for now.

Apr 27, 2023, 18:28 PM IST

WFI Sexual Harassment Case: Top Wrestlers Protest In Delhi Again, Accuse Police Of Denying FIR Against Brij Bhushan

A protesting wrestler told IANS that as many as seven women grapplers including a minor have tried to lodge a complaint at Parliament street thana but "the police officers refused to file an FIR".

Apr 23, 2023, 16:44 PM IST

Aman Sehrawat Clinches India's First Gold Medal In Asian Wrestling Championships 2023

Aman, who trains at Delhi's renowned Chhatrasal Stadium, got his second podium finish of the 2023 season. He had earlier won a bronze at the Zagreb Open in February. 

Apr 13, 2023, 22:15 PM IST

Asian Wrestling Championships: India's Nisha Dahiya Wins Silver; Priya Gets Bronze Medal

Priya, competing in the 76 kg category in women`s competition, defeated Chinese Taipei`s Hui Tsz Chang by 2-1 to advance past the qualification stage. But she was defeated by Kyrgyzstan`s Aiperi Kyzy in the quarterfinal. 

Apr 12, 2023, 18:46 PM IST

Veer Marathas vow to pump in PWL earnings back into the sport

Ravi Jain, another co-owner, underlining his vision for the sport, said that the Veer Marathas would set up wrestling academies in places like Sholapur and Aurangabad that have a well-known affinity to wrestling.

Jan 05, 2018, 19:11 PM IST

Emotional Parveen Rana vows to beat Sushil Kumar in PWL, for cancer-stricken mother

Rana has alleged that Sushil's supporters beat him and his elder brother post the match for daring to take the mat against the former.

Dec 31, 2017, 20:05 PM IST

Wrestler Sushil Kumar qualifies for Commonwealth Games 2018

The six freestyle wrestlers also qualified for next year's Senior Asian Wrestling Championship to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Dec 29, 2017, 18:51 PM IST

Sushil Kumar accuses Parveen Rana of biting him during CWG trials, after supporters clash

Things took an ugly turn when Rana, after losing to Sushil in the semifinal clash, claimed that the decorated wrestler's supporters beat him and his elder brother "for daring to take the ring" against him.

Dec 29, 2017, 17:35 PM IST

Rio Olympic bronze medallist Tunisian Marwa Amri wants to learn about Maharashtra wrestling

To this end, the Tunisia star intends to visit Kohlapur – the hub of wrestling in Maharashtra – to meet some of the senior wrestlers there and seek their blessings. She also wants to meet her favourite Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan.

Dec 28, 2017, 17:44 PM IST

PWL 3: 20 Olympic & World Championship medallists to take part

Along with two current Olympic champions in Helen Maroulis and Roslan Ramonov, 10 medal winners from Rio Olympics will be seen in action when the PWL-3 begins on January 9.

Dec 24, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik win gold at Commonwealth Wrestling Championship

Sakshi defeated New Zealand's Tayla Tuahine Ford by a score of 13-2 in the final of the 62kg women's freestyle category to add another yellow metal for India. Earlier in the day returning to international wrestling after more than three years, Sushil defeated New Zealand Akash Khullar's via a pinfall in the final of the 74kg freestyle category to clinch the yellow metal.

Dec 17, 2017, 21:22 PM IST

Sushil Kumar all set for Commonwealth Wrestling Championship

Sushil, the winner of four gold medals and a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Championship, will be competing at an international event for the first time in three years.

Dec 14, 2017, 19:26 PM IST

Triple H arrives in Mumbai; announcement of WWE's India tour in December expected

If words in the media are all said to be true then yes, come December WWE will once again set put on India. As per reports on TOI, the dates and venue are – December 8 and 9 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. And now with another report on The Wrestling Observer and then the arrival of Triple H in Mumbai, it seems that the pieces are fitting into the puzzle.

Oct 04, 2017, 00:20 AM IST

WWE No Mercy 2017: Did John Cena hint at retirment after defeat to Roman Reigns?

Adding to it, after his shocking defeat to Reigns, the former champion walked out of the ring and as he was heading out he gave just one glance back at the ring. Fans found it similar to what they had seen when the Undertaker had lost to Reigns.

Sep 26, 2017, 17:10 PM IST