wrestling

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

After seeking special diet, wrestler Sushil Kumar demands TV in Tihar jail

The two-time Olympic winner, currently lodged in Delhi's Tihar jail, said that he needs a TV so that he can catch up on the news and stay updated about wrestling world.

Jul 04, 2021, 12:51 PM IST

John Cena says 'Fast9 delivers', talks about his role in adrenaline-pumping actioner!

Other than John Cena who kept his role secret while filming, luckily, there are enough crazy chases, fights, and family moments to make F9 one of the best films in the series.

Jun 29, 2021, 16:40 PM IST

Tokyo Olympic-bound wrestler Sumit Malik fails dope test, provisionally suspended

Sumit Malik, the 2018 Commonwealth Games gold-medallist, had qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in the 125kg category at the Bulgaria event which was the last chance for wrestlers to earn quotas. The 28-year-old's dream of competing at the event starting July 23 seems as good as over with this.

Jun 04, 2021, 13:13 PM IST

Sagar Rana murder: Wrestler Sushil Kumar’s arms license suspended, says Delhi Police

So far, the Delhi Police investigation has revealed that 13 people were involved in the alleged murder of Sagar Rana, out of which nine have been arrested and the other four absconding, have been identified.

Jun 01, 2021, 11:48 AM IST

Sagar Rana murder case: Crime Branch takes wrestler Sushil Kumar to Haridwar

Police will investigate his hideouts and the people who helped him when he was absconding. According to Delhi Police sources, Sushil Kumar had gone to Haridwar first after the murder of Sagar Rana. The crime branch will try to recover the wrestler’s phone which he dumped in Haridwar.

May 31, 2021, 14:16 PM IST

Sagar Rana murder case: Delhi Police records statements of 8 eye-witnesses

An incident of a brawl among wrestlers was reported on May 4 in which some wrestlers were injured and they had to be admitted to a hospital and one of them, Sagar, died during treatment. On Sunday, Sushil Kumar was arrested from the Mundka area in the national capital along with his associate Ajay Bakkarwala, who was with him on a two-wheeler.

May 27, 2021, 06:35 AM IST

Sagar Rana murder: Sushil Kumar’s job with Northern Railways also under threat now

According to Zee News sources, Northern Railways could, in fact, suspend Sushil Kumar from his services and the decision could be taken in the next 48 hours. A senior commercial manager with Northern Railway, Sushil was posted by Delhi government as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at Chhatrasal Stadium for development of sports at school level.

May 24, 2021, 12:26 PM IST

Wrestler Sushil Kumar asked friend to make video of brawl against Sagar Rana: Report

According to the ANI report, Sushil asked Prince (his friend or associate) to make the video in which Kumar and his associates were seen thrashing Sagar Rana, a former junior national champion, and his two friends – Sonu and Amit Kumar. However, Rana died, following which he fled, according to the police.

May 24, 2021, 10:43 AM IST

In Pics: Top five achievements of Olympic medalist and murder accused Sushil Kumar

With 17 medals across the Olympics, CWG, Asian Games, World Championships, and various other accolades, Sushil Kumar is by far India’s most decorated wrestler ever. However, the goodwill, respect, honour that Sushil earned so far in his career is at stake as for the nation he is not just an Olympic medalist but also an absconder in a murder case.

May 19, 2021, 18:29 PM IST

The Downfall of Sushil Kumar: From Olympic Champion to a Murder Accused

The goodwill, respect, honour that wrestler Sushil Kumar earned so far in his career is at stake as for the nation he is not just an Olympic medalist but also an absconding criminal.

May 18, 2021, 14:25 PM IST

‘Dangal’ sisters Geeta and Babita Phogat’s cousin commits suicide after losing wrestling bout

According to Zee News sources, Ritika allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself on Monday (March 15) night.

Mar 18, 2021, 09:28 AM IST

Wrestling: Bajrang Punia hits the jackpot after Vinesh Phogat’s second gold

Top Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Sunday (March 7) won a second successive gold medal at the Matteo Pallicone ranking series here as he defeated Mongolia’s Tulga Tumur Ochir 2-2 by criteria in the 65kg freestyle event final. Vinesh Phogat grabbed the 53kg gold medal along with world number one rank. It was second gold medal for Vinesh in as many weeks.

Mar 08, 2021, 07:25 AM IST