Overall, the Indian Greco-Roman team finished fifth with 82 points.
March 6, 2021A physical duel has traditionally been an important tool for conflict resolution in Naga society
September 22, 2020The 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, 2019While 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, 2019Bajrang, 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, 2018Babita shook off a strong start by Bose Samuel of Nigeria to clinch a 3-1 win
April 12, 2018Indian 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, 2018A 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, 2018Haryana Hammers downed UP Dangal 4-3 in the last league encounter of the Pro Wrestling League.
January 24, 2018The journey of the girl from Hisar, Haryana hasn't been easy.
January 23, 2018Petriashvili scored a dominating 7-0 victory over Satender Malik in the super heavyweight category.
January 23, 2018The event has been organised by wrestler Maruti Jadhav to mark the launch of 'Pailwan Premi Sanghatana'.
January 18, 2018Cricket 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, 2017Mongolian 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, 2017Ritu Phogat (48kg) clinched the silver medal in the Under-23 Senior World Wrestling Championship.
November 25, 2017Bajrang Punia is among the eight men's freestyle wrestlers to have won the selection trials.
October 17, 2017Ritu 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