wrestling

In Egypt, sports academy gives Syrian children platform to rise

With a small administrative office, and the lone training hall, Syrian youngsters practise martial arts, aerobics, ballet, and gymnastics. In addition, the academy organises football tournaments, especially for Arab and African refugees in the city.

Feb 20, 2018, 10:22 AM IST

Stephanie McMahon says management might sell off WWE

A few weeks back, reports said that mix martial arts company UFC was sold, and now, WWE chairman Vince McMahon too is contemplating the same move.

Feb 20, 2018, 09:46 AM IST

Sushil Kumar may lose CWG berth if found guilty in brawl incident: WFI President

Sushil has been booked by the Delhi Police after Rana alleged that the former`s supporters beat him and his elder brother post the CWG qualifiers for daring to take the mat against the Olympian.

Jan 15, 2018, 19:00 PM IST

Geeta will shine at Asian Games and Olympics, predicts Ritu Phogat

Upcoming wrestler Ritu Phogat on Monday came out in support of her elder sister Geeta Phogat and asserted that, despite failing to qualify for the Commonwealth Games, she will prove her mettle at the Asian Games and 2020 Olympics.

Jan 08, 2018, 19:29 PM IST

Sushil Kumar personally instigated his supporters against me: Parveen Rana

Wrestler Parveen Rana on Monday accused two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar of "personally instigating" his supporters to manhandle him after the Commonwealth Games selection trials a few days ago.

Jan 08, 2018, 18:55 PM IST

Sakshi, Babita named in Indian women wrestling team for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Apart from Sakshi (62kg) and Babita (54kg), other wrestlers who booked their berths are Vinesh Phogat (50kg), Pooja Dhanda (57kg), Divya Karan (68 kg) and Kiran (76kg).

Dec 30, 2017, 18:58 PM IST

Watch: A scuffle broke out between rival camps after wrestler Sushil Kumar qualified for CWG 2018

Two-time Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar on Friday qualified for the 2018 Commonwealth Games but what happened afterwards at the KD Jadhav Stadium in the national capital left many red-faced.

Dec 29, 2017, 17:00 PM IST

Sushil Kumar's Phoenix-like rise exposes wrestling's sorry tale in 2017

Indian wrestling would have remained a tale of highs and lows had it not been for two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's Phoenix-like rise, which gave a reality check to a sport that hasn't moved much since his sudden exit from the scene three years ago.

Dec 24, 2017, 15:42 PM IST

Sushil Kumar top-grosser at Rs 55 lakh in Pro Wrestling League auction

Sushil, who has won two Olympic medals, will appear for Delhi Sultans in the third season of the league.

Dec 24, 2017, 14:32 PM IST

India's medal count at 2017 Commonwealth Wrestling Championships swells to 20

At the end of the second day of the tournament in Johannesburg, India's medals tally stood at nine gold, seven silver and four bronze medals.

Dec 17, 2017, 10:41 AM IST

Sushil Kumar to make PWL debut

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh asserted that Sushil's participation will help to improve the popularity of the PWL.

Dec 11, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

Bajrang, Vinod settle for silver medals at U-23 World Wrestling Championship

Bajrang lost the 65kg lop-sided final 6-17 to Russian grappler Kuular while Vinod lost 1-3 to American Richard Lewis.

Nov 27, 2017, 12:33 PM IST

Jinder Mahal vs Triple H to headline WWE India Card event in Delhi

Jinder Mahal was originally scheduled to defend his championship at the WWE India Card this December, but since then the Indian has lost his title to AJ Styles and will now face Triple H, who had challenged 'The Modern Day Maharaja' to a match, which he accepted.

Nov 14, 2017, 14:51 PM IST