Tag: Bajrang Punia
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Kejriwal felicitates Tokyo Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya
Kejriwal said, "Bajrang Punia had made India proud and was an inspiration to millions of youngsters, Punia's performance will motivate players to bring more medals to the country."
September 15, 2021 -
For bronze, wrestler Bajrang Punia risked aggravating knee injury
Punia injured his knee last month in Russia during the Ali Aliyev Memorial tournament
August 8, 2021 -
PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra and Bajrang Punia for winning Gold and Bronze respectively at Tokyo Olympics 2020
Neeraj Chopra won the Gold Medal in Javelin Throw while Bajrang Punia won the Bronze Medal in Wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
August 7, 2021 -
Bajrang Punia clinches bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics
Bajrang's bronze medal took India's tally in the Tokyo Olympics to six medals.
August 7, 2021 -
Wrestler Bajrang Punia loses in semis; to fight for bronze medal
Punia lost to Aliyev Haji of Azerbaijan, the bronze medallist in 57kg at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, as he went down 12-5 on points.
August 6, 2021 -
Bajrang Punia secures semifinal spot with stunning win
Punia will be up against Azerbaijan's Haji Aliyev -- the 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medallist in 57kg and a three-time world champion in 61kg
August 6, 2021 -
IPL 2020 can open gates for other sports, feels wrestler Bajrang Punia
Sports Authority of India (SAI) is hosting the men's wrestling camp in Sonepat from September 1 and Bajrang Punia is excited to join it.
August 22, 2020 -
Indian wrestlers will win 3-4 medals at Tokyo Olympics: Bajrang Punia
The Olympic Games, which were initially scheduled to take place in 2020, have been postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 3, 2020 -
Sports fraternity pays heed to PM Modi’s call, lights up diyas to express solidarity to corona warriors
The Indian sports fraternity welcomed PM Modi's call and embraced it with an overwhelming response.
April 5, 2020 -
Follow advisories issued by govt and doctors: Bajrang Punia
Bajrang was one of the many athletes who interacted with PM Modi on Friday after the latter's address to the country
April 3, 2020 -
Announcement of Tokyo Olympics schedule is a good thing: Bajrang Punia
The Tokyo Olympics which was slated to kick off in July this year will now commence on 23 July and conclude on 8 August in 2021.
March 31, 2020 -
Bajrang Punia donates 6-month salary in fight against coronavirus
The 2019 World Championship bronze medallist also earned praise from Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, who said it was a laudable effort.
March 24, 2020 -
Asian Wrestling Championships: 4 Indians including Bajrang, Ravi through to final
Bajrang was dominant in the 65kg category, beating the three opponents he faced by technical superiority.
February 22, 2020 -
Bajrang Puniya, Ravi Dahiya win gold at Rome Ranking Series
Bajrang Puniya and Ravi Dahiya join Vinesh Phogat, 18-year-old Anshu Malik and Greco-Roman wrestlers Sajan Bhanwal, Gurpreet Singh and Sunil Kumar.
January 19, 2020 -
Kiren Rijiju felicitates Bajrang Punia with Khel Ratna award
Notably, the 25-year-old had failed to collect the award on National Sports Day at the Rashtrapati Bhavan from President Ram Nath Kovind earlier this year.
November 29, 2019 -
Will do everything to make India proud at Tokyo: Bajrang Punia
Bajrang and world powerlifting champion Mahant Gaurav Sharma have been honoured during the Indo Arab Leaders Summit & Awards 2019 in Dubai.
November 16, 2019 -
Deepak Punia goes to No 1 in rankings, Vinesh Phogat at second spot
In 65-kg weight category, Bajrang Punia, who managed a bronze medal at the World Championships after his controversial semifinal loss, has lost his number one spot to Gadzhimurad Rashidov of Russia.
September 27, 2019