Tag: Wrestling

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

Iron cage wrestling to be held in Sangli

The event has been organised by wrestler Maruti Jadhav to mark the launch of 'Pailwan Premi Sanghatana'.

January 18, 2018

A year of controversies for Indian sport

Cricket was not the only game in India which was embroiled in controversy in 2017. There were several others as well that had their fair share of colourful moments both on and off the field. Wrestling, India’s most successful sport at the Olympics after hockey and shooting, saw its biggest star Sushil Kumar embroiled in …

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December 30, 2017

Sumo wrestler Harumafuji retires after public assault

Mongolian sumo wrestler Harumafuji, considered one of the best fighters in the sport, has decided to retire after admitting he attacked a lower-ranking fighter under the influence of alcohol, his teacher said on Wednesday. The teacher submitted Harumafuji’s resignation to the Japan Sumo Association and said the Mongolian fighter had caused trouble for the association …

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November 29, 2017

Ritu Phogat wins silver in U-23 Senior World Wrestling Championship

Ritu Phogat (48kg) clinched the silver medal in the Under-23 Senior World Wrestling Championship.

November 25, 2017

Bajrang Punia among 8 picked for U-23 World Championships

Bajrang Punia is among the eight men's freestyle wrestlers to have won the selection trials.

October 17, 2017

Ritu Phogat among 8 picked for U-23 World Wrestling C’ships

Ritu Phogat is among the eight women wrestlers who will represent India at the U-23 World Championships in Poland next month. The squad was picked after the completion of trials here on Monday. Squad: Ritu Phogat (48kg), Pinki (53kg), Lalita (55kg), Sangeeta (58kg), Sarita (60kg), Reshma Maane (63kg), Divya Karan (69kg), Pooja (75kg).

October 16, 2017

Aamir impressed by Zaira Wasim’s perfectionism

He is known as Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist, but Aamir Khan is impressed by the perfectionism that young actress Zaira Wasim pursues for her on screen characters — whether it is for wrestling in Dangal or learning about music for the forthcoming Secret Superstar. Aamir, who has produced and acted in Secret Superstar, said in a statement: …

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September 8, 2017

Narsingh Yadav hopes CBI enquiry will clear his tainted name

Narsingh Yadav hopes to take part and do well in the next Olympics in Tokyo in 2020.

September 1, 2017