Tag: Wrestling
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Shooting, archery, wrestling, judo apply for inclusion in Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games
Victoria 2026 chief executive Jeroen Weimar had a few weeks back informed that "three or four" more sports are likely to be added.
August 21, 2022 -
Antim Panghal, India’s first-ever U-20 world wrestling champion
17-year-old Haryana wrestler Antim Panghal became the first Indian woman wrestler to be crowned U-20 world champion with an 8-0 win over Atlyn Shagayeva of Kazakhstan in the world U-20 wrestling Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria.
August 20, 2022 -
Ministry to fund wrestler Ravi Dahiya’s World Championship preparation in Russia
Cleared under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Dahiya will travel to Vladikavkaz on Wednesday night. The 24-year-old will be accompanied by his coach Arun Kumar, sparring partner Sahil and physiotherapist Munish Kumar.
August 17, 2022 -
CWG 2022: Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins gold with dominant win
The 24-year-old wrestler from the village Nahri in Sonipat district, Haryana, will now be preparing for the upcoming world championships next month and will be hoping to add to the bronze he won in Nur Sultan in 2019.
August 7, 2022 -
CWG 2022, Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat clinches gold, completes hat-trick of top podium finishes
Vinesh completed the clean sweep, beating Chamodya Keshani Maduravalage Don by fall to end the tournament with a flawless record.
August 6, 2022 -
CWG 2022: Wrestler Deepak Punia advances to quarters of men’s 86 kg category
Deepak was at his most dominant in this match which lasted for three minutes and 22 seconds. He crushed his New Zealand opponent by 10-0.
August 5, 2022 -
Matteo Pellicone wrestling: Sarita bags silver in 57kg
Overall, the Indian Greco-Roman team finished fifth with 82 points.
March 6, 2021 -
Wrestling for peace
A physical duel has traditionally been an important tool for conflict resolution in Naga society
September 22, 2020 -
Wrestler Geeta Phogat announces pregnancy news
The freestyle wrestler, who helped India win the first-ever gold medal in the wrestling discipline in Commonwealth Games, also shared a picture of herself flaunting her baby bump.
September 3, 2019 -
Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil has no time for negativity
While his image was tainted following a bitter face-off with Narsingh Yadav just before the Rio Olympics in 2016, it was followed by numerous controversies concerning his national selection trials.
August 31, 2019 -
Wrestling: Bajrang Punia becomes world number 1 in 65kg
Bajrang, who has won five medals this season, including CWG and Asian Games gold and a silver at the World Championship, leads the chart with 96 points.
November 11, 2018 -
CWG 2018 | Wrestler Babita Kumari enters 53 kg final
Babita shook off a strong start by Bose Samuel of Nigeria to clinch a 3-1 win
April 12, 2018 -
CWG 2018: Wrestlers Aware, Sushil advance to finals
Indian wrestlers Rahul Aware and Sushil Kumar entered the finals of their respective categories in the men's freestyle competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Thursday.
April 12, 2018 -
Promote wrestling in Himachal, says champion grappler Rapta
A well-known name in the world of wrestling and Himachal’s second ‘Khali’, Tiger Rapta has urged the state government’s support for promoting pro-wrestling talent in Himachal. Addressing media persons here on Sunday Tiger Rapta said, “With the pro-wrestling having a bright future in India and worldwide, the state government should promote the sport among the …
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February 26, 2018 -
Haryana Hammer down UP Dangal 4-3
Haryana Hammers downed UP Dangal 4-3 in the last league encounter of the Pro Wrestling League.
January 24, 2018 -
Pooja Dhanda – From a gold medal in Judo to beating Wrestling Olympic Champion in PWL 3
The journey of the girl from Hisar, Haryana hasn't been easy.
January 23, 2018 -
Punjab Royals thrash Mumbai Maharathi 5-2 in PWL
Petriashvili scored a dominating 7-0 victory over Satender Malik in the super heavyweight category.
January 23, 2018