wrestling

Ravi Dahiya's Asian Games Dream Comes Crashing As He Shockingly Loses Wrestling Trials

This loss is a big setback for Ravi Dahiya, who has been healing his knee injury. Maharashtra's Atish Todkar ended his dream to play in Asian Games, beating him 20-8. 

Jul 23, 2023, 15:33 PM IST

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Gets Notice From National Anti-Doping Agency Due To THIS Reason

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is set to make a comeback in competition at a Budapest event later this week ahead of wrestling trials on July 22 and 23.

Jul 13, 2023, 12:15 PM IST

Indian Wrestling Federation may have elections soon- sources

The big news of this time is coming from the sources. On the coming July 4, the Wrestling Federation of India may be elected.

Jun 12, 2023, 18:04 PM IST

WFI Sexual Harassment Case: Neeraj Chopra Speaks Up For Protesting Wrestlers, Says THIS

Olympic champions Neeraj Chopra calls for 'impartial and transparent' handling of WFI sexual harassment case and supports the protesting wresters. 

Apr 28, 2023, 09:50 AM IST

Wrestling Sexual Harassment Row: WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Appears Before Probe Committee

WFI President Brij Bhushan evaded the waiting media at the SAI headquarters, saying the investigation is still on and he won’t like to make any comment at this point of time.

Mar 01, 2023, 08:01 AM IST

Wrestling Sexual Harassment Scandal: Vinesh Phogat Alleges Oversight Committee Member ‘Leaked Sensitive Information’

Vinesh Phogat, who is one of the national wrestlers demanding the removal of Brij Bhushan from the wrestling body, has claimed that a member of the probe committee is leaking ‘sensitive information’ to the media.

Feb 27, 2023, 12:25 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

Under-23 World Wrestling Championship: Sajan Bhanwala, Nitesh and Vikas bring home three bronze medals

Sajan Bhanwala won India’s first Greco-Roman medal in U-23 Wrestling World Championship. The wrestler got the better of Ukraine’s Dmytro Vasetskyi.

Oct 20, 2022, 12:27 PM IST

Bajrang Punia creates HISTORY, becomes FIRST Indian to achieve THIS after bronze medal at World Wrestling Championships 2022

It was Bajrang Punia’s fourth medal at the world championships. With his silver in 2018 and bronze medals in 2013 and 2019, he was already India’s most successful wrestler at the world championships coming into this edition.

Sep 19, 2022, 06:19 AM 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

CWG 2022: Bronze-winning wrestler Divya Kakran has a SPECIAL message for Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulated and applauded Kakran’s feat in the Commonwealth Games 2022 via a Twitter post. However, the athele had more to express than just gratitude.

Aug 07, 2022, 23:33 PM IST

CWG 2022: Hat-trick of GOLD for Vinesh Phogat, beats Sri Lanka's Chamodya Keshani in 53 kg Wrestling final

India's Vinesh Phogat defeated Chamodya Keshani of Sri Lanka in the 53 kg Women's freestyle Wrestling final on Saturday (August 6). Indian wrestlers Pooja Gehlot (50 kg), Vinesh Phogat (53 kg), Anshu Malik (57 kg), Sakshi Malik (62 kg), Divya Kakran (68 kg) and Pooja Dhanda (76 kg) were selected for the Women's Wrestling team. (Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins GOLD at CWG 2022 Birmingham, beats Nigeria's Ebikewenimo Welson in final)

Aug 06, 2022, 22:43 PM IST

Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins GOLD at CWG 2022 Birmingham, beats Nigeria's Ebikewenimo Welson in final

Ravi Kumar Dahiya defeated Pakistan's Asad Ali 12-4 in the men's freestyle 57kg to enter the final at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham

Aug 06, 2022, 22:11 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: Bajrang Punia bags India's first gold medal in Wrestling, beats Canada's Lachlan McNeil

Bajrang Punia won gold medal for India beating Canada's Lachlan McNeil in the 65 kg category Wrestling final

Aug 05, 2022, 22:21 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

WWE RAW results: John Cena celebrates 20th anniversary in an action-packed return

Vince McMahon introduced John Cena to the ring and he walked past a row of WWE locker room members standing up and applauding him.

Jun 28, 2022, 14:14 PM IST