Bajrang Punia to miss ranking tournament in Poland, opts for training in Russia
3 years, 9 months ago

Bajrang Punia to miss ranking tournament in Poland, opts for training in Russia

The Hindu  

Bajrang Punia is confident that his decision to skip the Ranking Series tournament in Poland in order to train in Russia will give him some much-needed sparring with world class wrestlers. Bajrang, the World No.1 in men’s freestyle 65kg category, underlined the importance of good training ahead of his maiden Olympics. When we fight for a medal, it is important how much we have trained,” Bajrang said during an online press conference, facilitated by the Sports Authority of India, on Saturday. You get good training centres in Russia.” Bajrang, who said the ‘no quarantine’ rule in Russia at present would help, plans to train there until the Tokyo Games.

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Can Bajrang Punia, Antim Panghal revive Indian wrestling in Hangzhou?
1 year, 5 months ago

Can Bajrang Punia, Antim Panghal revive Indian wrestling in Hangzhou?

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia and two-time world U-20 champion Antim Panghal are at two ends of their career paths. Punia, the battle-hardened champion and a formidable name in world wrestling not long ago, is eyeing resurrection at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The 19-year-old showed amazing tenacity and composure to put behind the controversy surrounding her and world championships …

Asian Games: Bajrang Punia braced for comeback of a different kind
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games: Bajrang Punia braced for comeback of a different kind

Hindustan Times  

When Bajrang Punia takes the mat at Hangzhou’s Lin’an Sports Culture and Exhibition Centre on October 6 to start his Asian Games campaign, it will mark the first sighting of the defending champion in a competition this year. In an ideal world, Punia – Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist – would’ve started as a favourite, but as the year has shown …

Sports Ministry clears Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia's proposals for foreign training
1 year, 7 months ago

Sports Ministry clears Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia's proposals for foreign training

Firstpost  

Bajrang Punia wanted to skip the trials for the World Championships on August 25 and 26 and train at a foreign location to prepare for the Asian Games The Sports Ministry’s Mission Olympic Cell has cleared wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Deeepak Punia’s proposals to miss the World Championships trials and train abroad till the Asian Games, after receiving desired fitness …

Punjab Wrestling Association Tells Ad-hoc Panel Not to Give Bajrang Punia Exemption from Asian Games Trials
1 year, 8 months ago

Punjab Wrestling Association Tells Ad-hoc Panel Not to Give Bajrang Punia Exemption from Asian Games Trials

News 18  

Pressure continued to mount on IOA’s ad-hoc panel for holding fair Asian Games trials with Punjab Wrestling Association on Friday categorically telling the committee that it would field Jaskaran Singh in the 65kg competition and no wrestler should be picked in that weight class without a contest. “Punjab Wrestling Association strongly recommend the name of Mr Jaskaran Singh freestyle wrestling …

Sports Ministry Approves Oversees Training for Murali Sreeshankar, Priyanka Goswami, Sandeep Kumar
1 year, 11 months ago

Sports Ministry Approves Oversees Training for Murali Sreeshankar, Priyanka Goswami, Sandeep Kumar

News 18  

The sports ministry has approved Commonwealth Games silver medallist long jumper Murali Sreeshankar’s proposal to train in Greece for over a month in preparation for the World Athletics Championship and Asian Games later this year. IPL 2023: Orange Cap Complete List of Batters with Most Runs, Check here The long jumper, along with his coach Sivasankaran Murali, would be training …

Sports Ministry Approves Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Training Stints in Kyrgyzstan and Poland
2 years ago

Sports Ministry Approves Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Training Stints in Kyrgyzstan and Poland

News 18  

The Sports Ministry’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme has approved star wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat’s request for training stints in Kyrgyzstan and Poland respectively. TOPS will also cover expenses for Vinesh’s sparring partner – Sangeeta Phogat and physiotherapist Ashwini Jeevan Patil, and Bajrang’s coach Sujeet Maan, physiotherapist Aanand Kumar, and strength and conditioning expert Kaazi Kiron Mustafa Hasan. Meanwhile, …

National Games 2022: Bajrang Punia shifts focus on Olympics after head injury setback
2 years, 5 months ago

National Games 2022: Bajrang Punia shifts focus on Olympics after head injury setback

The Hindu  

Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia on Saturday said with his head injury getting healed his focus now shifted to the next Olympics cycle. The qualifications for the Paris Olympics will start at the Worlds and the focus has now shifted towards the Olympic cycle,” said Bajrang who was present at the National Games as a guest. It could be Russia …

Wrestling World Championships: Bajrang Punia remains in medal pursuit despite semifinal loss
2 years, 6 months ago

Wrestling World Championships: Bajrang Punia remains in medal pursuit despite semifinal loss

The Hindu  

Three-time Worlds medallist and Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia stayed in the quest for another medal in the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade on Saturday. Beginning his journey from the pre-quarterfinals, Bajrang beat two-time Worlds bronze medallist Cuban Alejandro Valdes 5-4 despite picking up an injury during the bout. Bajrang put on a strap to protect the injury during his …

World Championships: Wrestler Bajrang Punia back in medal contention, to fight for bronze
2 years, 6 months ago

World Championships: Wrestler Bajrang Punia back in medal contention, to fight for bronze

India TV News  

World Championships: Wrestler Bajrang Punia back in medal contention, to fight for bronze Earlier, Bajrang had defeated Cuba's Alejandro Enrique Valdes Tobier on points in the pre-quarterfinals. Highlights Sagar Jaglan's quest for a bronze medal in 74kg category ended Bajrang entered the repechage round after Diakomihalis reached the final Indian wrestlers have been disappointed in this edition of the World …

World Championships: Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia suffers quarterfinals defeat; Jaglan to fight for bronze
2 years, 6 months ago

World Championships: Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia suffers quarterfinals defeat; Jaglan to fight for bronze

India TV News  

World Championships: Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia suffers quarterfinals defeat; Jaglan to fight for bronze In order to participate in the bronze medal match, Punia will now hope that Diakomihalis reaches final Highlights Earlier, Bajrang had defeated Cuba's Alejandro Enrique Valdes Tobier in the pre-quarterfinals Sagar Jaglan, continued as he defeated Suldkhuu Olonbayar of Mongolia In the Women's category, Vinesh Phogat …

Bajrang, Deepak to train in USA ahead of World Wrestling Championships
2 years, 7 months ago

Bajrang, Deepak to train in USA ahead of World Wrestling Championships

The Hindu  

Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and Olympian Deepak Punia will train in Michigan, USA, in the run-up to the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, from September 10 to 18. READ | Antim, the last girl child of her family, becomes India’s first female wrestler to win world U20 gold Bajrang and Deepak – who had trained in the USA …

Bajrang, Vinesh headline India's wrestling pursuit at the CWG
2 years, 7 months ago

Bajrang, Vinesh headline India's wrestling pursuit at the CWG

Hindustan Times  

India's star wrestlers have tried their best to play down the tag of favourites in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games. Led by Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya, and world bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat, Indian grapplers will aim to repeat the 2018 Gold Coast show when they won a medal in each of the 12 categories. India also …

Bajrang Punia's Training Trip to US ahead of CWG Delayed Due to Visa Issues
2 years, 8 months ago

Bajrang Punia's Training Trip to US ahead of CWG Delayed Due to Visa Issues

News 18  

Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia’s preparation for the Commonwealth Games have been affected as he is yet to receive his UK visa. The 28-year-old, who won gold in the previous CWG edition, was supposed to travel to the Michigan University in the United States for training ahead of CWG but has been forced to stay back in India due to …

Wrestler Deepak Punia to join Bajrang Punia in US training camp
2 years, 8 months ago

Wrestler Deepak Punia to join Bajrang Punia in US training camp

Firstpost  

The Union Sports Ministry’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme will be providing financial assistance for the two athletes to carry out their training at the Michigan University. New Delhi: Tokyo Olympian wrestler Deepak Punia will join compatriot and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia for training at the Michigan University in the United States ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in …

Rejuvenated Bajrang Punia keen to regain peak form
2 years, 8 months ago

Rejuvenated Bajrang Punia keen to regain peak form

Hindustan Times  

It's been over ten months since Bajrang Punia defeated Kazakhstan's Daulet Niyazbekov in Tokyo to win an Olympic bronze with an injured right knee. A long rehabilitation meant he missed last year's nationals, and when he did return at the Yasar Dogu event early this year, he withdrew from the competition. He returned to competition with the Asian Championships silver …

You will see the dominant Bajrang Punia of 2018 soon, says wrestler after winning CWG trials
2 years, 10 months ago

You will see the dominant Bajrang Punia of 2018 soon, says wrestler after winning CWG trials

Firstpost  

Bajrang, who is under the scanner for lack of attacking moves in his bouts since the Asian Championship, booked his berth in the national team with wins over Sujeet and Vishal Kalliraman. New Delhi: “You will soon see the Bajrang who ruled the mat in 2018,” assured Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia after winning the 65kg trials for the …

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya Will Not Get Direct Entry Into Finals of CWG And Asian Games Selection Trials
2 years, 10 months ago

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya Will Not Get Direct Entry Into Finals of CWG And Asian Games Selection Trials

News 18  

Stars such as Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya will not get direct entries into the final of their respective categories when the national federation holds selection trials for Commonwealth Games and Asian Games owing to the unrest among upcoming grapplers during the recent Asian Championship trials. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP During …

Bajrang reshaping his game with Paris Olympics in mind
2 years, 10 months ago

Bajrang reshaping his game with Paris Olympics in mind

The Hindu  

There’s something troubling Bajrang Punia. But Bajrang’s performance at the 2022 edition has left the wrestler and his well-wishers disappointed as he lost to 19-year-old Iranian World junior champion Rahman Amouzad 3-1 in the final. We need time to work on these,” says coach Sujeet Maan, who has been working with Bajrang at the National camp since the Tokyo Olympics. …

Olympic medallist Bajrang without dedicated physio since Tokyo Games
3 years ago

Olympic medallist Bajrang without dedicated physio since Tokyo Games

The Hindu  

India's top wrestler Bajrang Punia is struggling to secure services of a dedicated physio, who would help him recover fast from his niggles and expedite his recovery. Bajrang says he would not have missed two events, including one ranking series, last month if he had a dedicated physiotherapist attached with him. "I am without a proper physio since the Tokyo …

Bajrang Punia Prevails against Fighting Rohit, Secures 65kg Spot in Team for Asian Championship
3 years ago

Bajrang Punia Prevails against Fighting Rohit, Secures 65kg Spot in Team for Asian Championship

News 18  

Taking the mat for the first time since winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia was far from his dominant best as he just about managed to prevail 4-2 against a fighting Rohit to secure his place in the Indian team for the Asian Championships. The national federation put Bajrang, Tokyo Olympic silver medallist …

Evgeny Rylov pulls out of world championships in support of banned Russian athletes
3 years ago

Evgeny Rylov pulls out of world championships in support of banned Russian athletes

The Hindu  

Russian double Olympic champion Evgeny Rylov on Wednesday pulled out of this year's swimming world championships in Budapest in support of athletes banned from competing under the Russian flag following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Rylov, who won gold in the 100- and 200-metre backstroke events at last year's Tokyo Olympics, lost his sponsorship deal with swimwear maker Speedo after attending …

Wrestler Bajrang Punia, Paralympian Amit Saroha receive financial assistance
3 years ago

Wrestler Bajrang Punia, Paralympian Amit Saroha receive financial assistance

The Hindu  

The Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell has approved a financial assistance of Rs 6.16 lakh for Tokyo Games bronze medallist Bajrang Punia for the 18-day special training camp he undertook in Iran. Bajrang, who will compete in the 65kg category, is looking to register his name for the Indian senior freestyle and greco roman style wrestling teams that will compete …

Olympic Medallists Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya Choose to Train with Indian Coaches Till Paris Olympics
3 years, 2 months ago

Olympic Medallists Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya Choose to Train with Indian Coaches Till Paris Olympics

News 18  

Not willing to spend a considerable time abroad under a foreign coach, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has decided to train with an Indian coach in the country to prepare for the 2024 Paris Games. Not only Bajrang but Ravi Dahiya, the Tokyo Games silver medallist, has also conveyed to the Wrestling Federation of India that he will prefer …

Olympic medallists Bajrang and Ravi choose to train with Indian coaches till Paris Olympics
3 years, 2 months ago

Olympic medallists Bajrang and Ravi choose to train with Indian coaches till Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Not willing to spend considerable time abroad under a foreign coach, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has decided to train with an Indian coach in the country to prepare for the 2024 Paris Games. Not only Bajrang but Ravi Dahiya, the Tokyo Games silver medallist, has also conveyed to the Wrestling Federation of India that he will prefer to …

Bajrang Punia Starts 26-day Training Camp in Moscow ahead of Busy Season; SAI Approves Rs 7.53 Lakh for Trip
3 years, 2 months ago

Bajrang Punia Starts 26-day Training Camp in Moscow ahead of Busy Season; SAI Approves Rs 7.53 Lakh for Trip

News 18  

Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia reached Moscow today for a 26-day pre-season training camp, scheduled until January 21, 2022. “This is my first training camp after the Olympics and I’m hoping this turns out to be a very good one,” mentioned Bajrang from Russia. I will draw benefit from training with the experienced wrestlers here.” The Ministry …

Bajrang Punia splits with coach Shako Bentinidis, may tie up with Andriy Stadnik
3 years, 4 months ago

Bajrang Punia splits with coach Shako Bentinidis, may tie up with Andriy Stadnik

Firstpost  

Reports suggest that Bajrang has approached Stadnik and he is also keen to work with the elite Indian athlete New Delhi: Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has decided to split with Georgian coach Shako Bentinidis and may hire Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Andriy Stadnik if talks with the Ukranian succeed. Under the guidance of Bentinidis, the 27-year-old Bajrang won an …

Fit-again Bajrang starts training, but decides to skip Senior Nationals
3 years, 5 months ago

Fit-again Bajrang starts training, but decides to skip Senior Nationals

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia on Wednesday said that he has started training after recuperating from his knee injury but would give this year's Senior National a miss to better prepare himself for 2022. The 27-year-old Indian had suffered a ligament tear in the run-up to the Olympics but still managed to claim the freestyle bronze medal in …

Bajrang Punia may seek re-trials close to Worlds; reveals he carried two injuries to Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Bajrang Punia may seek re-trials close to Worlds; reveals he carried two injuries to Tokyo Olympics

Firstpost  

The Wrestling Federation of India is conducting trials for the World Championship on Tuesday. Bajrang had recently said that he will not compete in the trials because the doctors have advised him a six-week rehabilitation after scans revealed a ligament tear in his right knee. New Delhi: Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Monday said he may seek re-trials in …

Bajrang Punia Ruled Out of World Wrestling Championships with Ligament Tear, Ends 2021 Season
3 years, 7 months ago

Bajrang Punia Ruled Out of World Wrestling Championships with Ligament Tear, Ends 2021 Season

News 18  

Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia will not compete in the upcoming wrestling World Championships after being advised a six-week rehabilitation to treat the ligament tear he suffered in his right knee in run up to the Tokyo Games. The impact had an effect on Bajrang’s right knee and the limping grappler immediately quit the mat but competed at the Olympics …

Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia out of World Wrestling Championships
3 years, 7 months ago

Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia out of World Wrestling Championships

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia will not compete in the upcoming wrestling World Championships. Bajrang recently underwent an MRI scan to know the extent of the injury and consulted Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who heads the Centre for Sports Medicine at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Fresh contracts The 27-year-old said he wants to continue with his Georgian coach Shako Bentinidis, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PM, President join nation in lauding Bajrang Punia on his bronze medal
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PM, President join nation in lauding Bajrang Punia on his bronze medal

Firstpost  

Bajrang Punia defeated Kazakhstan’s Daulet Niyazbekov in the bronze medal playoff on Saturday to win India’s sixth medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. #Olympics #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/ZPsd1tiOf3 — Sachin Tendulkar August 7, 2021 #Tokyo2020 | #Wrestling 🥉 One more medal for #IndiaAtTokyoOlympics Wrestler @BajrangPunia beats #KAZ D Niyazbekov 8-0 to win a Bronze Medal at #Tokyo2020 This equals India’s best ever …

Bajrang Punia wins wrestling bronze at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Bajrang Punia wins wrestling bronze at Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Superstar Bajrang Punia rose to expectation to record a comprehensive 8-0 victory over World championships silver medallist Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan and claim a men’s freestyle 65kg bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. Bajrang, a three-time Worlds medallist and overwhelming favourite for a medal, gave a controlled performance to notch up his first medal on debut and elevate …

HIGHLIGHTS: Bajrang Punia wins Olympic wrestling bronze after 8-0 win over Daulet Niyazbekov
3 years, 7 months ago

HIGHLIGHTS: Bajrang Punia wins Olympic wrestling bronze after 8-0 win over Daulet Niyazbekov

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's live coverage of Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia's bronze medal match in the 65kg freestyle category at the Tokyo Olympics. Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia lost to three time world champion Haji Aliyev 12-5 in the semifinal of the 65kg category. Bajrang's bout will take place at Makuhari Messe Hall A Mat B. Bajrang Form guide: 2021: …

Tokyo 2020: Bajrang Punia beats Daulet Niyazbekov to become 6th Indian wrestler to win Olympic medal
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Bajrang Punia beats Daulet Niyazbekov to become 6th Indian wrestler to win Olympic medal

India Today  

Superstar athlete Bajrang Punia on Saturday became the sixth wrestler to clinch a medal for India at the Olympics after he beat Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan in the men's 65kg bronze medal bout at Tokyo 2020. TOKYO 2020 FULL COVERAGE KD Jadhav was the first Indian wrestler to win an Olympic medal at the 1952 Helsinki Games which was then …

Experts shower praise on Bajrang Punia for wrestling like a champion - Tokyo Olympics 2020
3 years, 7 months ago

Experts shower praise on Bajrang Punia for wrestling like a champion - Tokyo Olympics 2020

The Hindu  

Bajrang Punia’s defeat in the men’s freestyle 65kg category semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics may have disheartened many wrestling fans, but experts think the star wrestler has done well to remain in contention for a bronze medal despite his knee issue. READ| The experienced World No.2 wrestled like a Greco Roman wrestler in his first two bouts against Ernazar Akmataliev …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Bajrang Punia storms into semi-finals in 65kg event, Seema Bisla exits 50kg competition
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Bajrang Punia storms into semi-finals in 65kg event, Seema Bisla exits 50kg competition

Firstpost  

Bajrang Punia will now fight it out with Azerbaijan’s Haji Aliev for a place in the gold medal bout. Tokyo: True to his style, Bajrang Punia put his tactical acumen and strength to good use in the second period to pin Iran’s Morteza Cheka Ghiasi for a semifinal berth in the men’s freestyle 65kg event which took him closer to …

Tokyo Olympics | Bajrang ouwitted by Aliev, to fight for bronze; Seema makes early exit
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Bajrang ouwitted by Aliev, to fight for bronze; Seema makes early exit

The Hindu  

Triple World championships medallist Bajrang Punia defied a dodgy knee to stay in contention for a bronze medal in the men’s freestyle 65kg category at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday. The second-ranked Bajrang, who injured his right knee during the Ali Aliyev memorial tournament in Russia in June, wrestled intelligently to beat Ernazar Akmataliev of Kyrgyzstan 3-3 and Morteza Ghiasi …

Wrestling: Bajrang Punia books berth in Tokyo Olympics semifinals in 65kg category
3 years, 7 months ago

Wrestling: Bajrang Punia books berth in Tokyo Olympics semifinals in 65kg category

India TV News  

Bajrang Punia was pushed to the edge by Ernazar Akmataliev of Kyrgyzstan, but he warded off his opponent's advances to win by virtue of biggest points won in the bout. However, in the quarterfinal, Bajrang made a remarkable comeback against the much-tougher Iran's Murteza Ghiasi, pinning his opponent down before securing the victory by fall. As the second period moved …

HIGHLIGHTS India at Tokyo Olympics Day 14: Men's 4x400m relay out in qualifiers, Bajrang loses in semi-final
3 years, 7 months ago

HIGHLIGHTS India at Tokyo Olympics Day 14: Men's 4x400m relay out in qualifiers, Bajrang loses in semi-final

India TV News  

India at Tokyo Olympics Day 14 India's results on Day 14 so far:​​ Golf: Aditi Ashok retains 2nd spot after carding 68 in Round 3; Diksha Dagar improves to T-51. Wrestling, Men's Freestyle 65kg: Bajrang Punia loses to Haji Aliyev 11-5 in the semi-final; will face Gadzhimurad Rashidov in the Bronze medal match. India lose 3-4 to Great Britain in …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 6 August, Day 14 schedule of Indian athletes
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 6 August, Day 14 schedule of Indian athletes

Firstpost  

India added two more medals to their Tokyo Olympics 2020 medal tally on Thursday after the men’s hockey team clinched bronze as they overcame Germany 5-4 in their third-place playoff match at the Oi Hockey Stadium, while wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya went down fighting against Russian Olympic Committee’s Zaur Uguev 4-7 in the men’s 57 kg freestyle wrestling final. While …

Tokyo Olympics, wrestling | Hopes pinned on star attractions Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics, wrestling | Hopes pinned on star attractions Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia

The Hindu  

Nineteen-year-old Sonam Malik will begin India’s campaign in wrestling, which is expected to produce some medals, at the Olympics on Tuesday. Other big names Twice Worlds medallist Chinese Pang Qianyu, 55kg American World champion Jacarra Winchester, Swedish World and Olympic medallist Sofia Mattsson, double World champion Vanesa Kaladzinshaya from Belarus are the other big names. Second-ranked Worlds silver medallist Deepak …

Tokyo Olympics Wrestling: Spotlight on Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Wrestling: Spotlight on Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

The Hindu  

Nineteen-year-old Sonam Malik will begin India’s campaign in wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. READ| Twice Worlds medallist Chinese Pang Qianyu, 55kg American World champion Jacarra Winchester, Swedish World and Olympic medallist Sofia Mattsson, double World champion Vanesa Kaladzinshaya from Belarus are the other big names. Second-ranked Worlds silver medallist Deepak Punia also faces a star-studded field, including World …

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking Bajrang Punia's performances over last two years
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking Bajrang Punia's performances over last two years

Firstpost  

Firstpost.com takes a quick look at wrestling star Bajrang Punia’s performances over the past two years, and charts his journey towards securing Olympic qualification. In our latest series, we track the last two years’ performances of our athletes to give you a ready guide to their form leading into the biggest sporting spectacle of the world. With the Tokyo Olympics …

Tokyo 2020: I want to come back with a medal from the Olympics, says wrestler Bajrang Punia
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo 2020: I want to come back with a medal from the Olympics, says wrestler Bajrang Punia

India Today  

India's Bajrang Punia is determined to avoid drama in the early rounds and wants to return home with an Olympic medal from Tokyo Olympics, starting from July 23. The 27-year-old is the second seed in men's 65kg category in Tokyo, the one on whose shoulders rest India's hopes of winning the country's first Olympic gold in wrestling. Asian and Commonwealth …

Tokyo Olympics: Bajrang Punia, chasing a dream | Profile
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Bajrang Punia, chasing a dream | Profile

India TV News  

Tokyo Olympics: Bajrang Punia, chasing a dream | Profile Bajrang Punia is currently training in Vladikavkaz in Russia since last month, and is touted as one of India's big medal hopes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Having won gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, Bajrang Punia will be aiming to add the missing piece in his trophy …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Skeet shooter Angad Vir Singh Bajwa 'receiving lessons remotely' in Italy from his foreign coach
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Skeet shooter Angad Vir Singh Bajwa 'receiving lessons remotely' in Italy from his foreign coach

Firstpost  

Currently based in Italy, Bajwa has been “receiving his lessons remotely” from his foreign coach in Norway, Tore Brovold, while training alongside members of Kuwait and Qatar national teams in the northern Italian town of Lonato. New Delhi: Indian skeet shooter Angad Vir Singh Bajwa’s Olympic preparation has a distinctive feel about it. Mairaj Ahmad Khan, who is going to …

Judoka Shushila Devi to fine-tune preparations in Delhi before Tokyo - SAI
3 years, 8 months ago

Judoka Shushila Devi to fine-tune preparations in Delhi before Tokyo - SAI

The Hindu  

Judoka Shushila Devi will fine-tune her preparations for the Tokyo Olympics in a final training camp here from July 9 along with two sparring partners, the Sports Authority of India said on Sunday. Two sparring partners - her team-mates in Sashastra Seema Bal, a physiotherapist, and a masseuse have already been quarantined in the new hostel at the JLN complex. …

India's Tokyo Olympics-bound wrestling team to leave for Poland training camp on June 5
3 years, 9 months ago

India's Tokyo Olympics-bound wrestling team to leave for Poland training camp on June 5

The Hindu  

India’s Tokyo Olympics-bound freestyle wrestling contingent will leave for their training and exposure tour of Poland on June 5, said Wrestling Federation of India assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. The team was initially scheduled to train in Hungary and compete in the Yasar Dogu international tournament in Istanbul between June 25-27 as well, but those plans have been tweaked keeping in …

I’ve Recovered from Injury, Started Training: Bajrang Punia
3 years, 9 months ago

I’ve Recovered from Injury, Started Training: Bajrang Punia

The Quint  

With 55 days to go for the Olympics, the 27-year-old world bronze medallist in men's 65kg said he is planning to go to Russia for training to prepare for the Olympics. Good sparring partners play an important role in polishing skills," he explained. During the Asian Championship in Almaty last month Punia injured his elbow in his semi-final match and …

Bajrang Punia to skip Ranking Series event in Poland, will train in Russia with coach Shako Bentinidis
3 years, 9 months ago

Bajrang Punia to skip Ranking Series event in Poland, will train in Russia with coach Shako Bentinidis

Firstpost  

While India’s other Olympic-bound wrestlers will travel to Poland, Bajrang will go to Russia with his coach Georgian Shako Bentinidis. New Delhi: India’s top wrestler Bajrang Punia will not compete in the upcoming Ranking Series event in Poland, saying more than the ranking points he desperately needs mat-training with strong sparring partners ahead of the Tokyo Olympics since the 65kg …

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