It's mind over matter for CWG stars
2 years, 5 months ago

It's mind over matter for CWG stars

Hindustan Times  

He appears frail, the voice is soft and he seems too shy to look you in the eye. "Beating the Kenyans is a big confidence booster, but excellence cannot be achieved if you are easily satisfied in your quest," he said on the sidelines of a felicitation by Army chief, Gen Manoj Pande, for athletes from the Indian army who took part in the CWG. The problem with me is I never stop dreaming.” The belief and ambition that soared among Indian athletes after Abhinav Bindra's epochal gold in 2008 Beijing got a major fillip after Neeraj Chopra's gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga, with his flowing, bleached locks and effortless charm, broke the Games record in snatch, lifted 160 kg in clean and jerk to total 300 kg, another Games record to win the 67kg gold. His best friend Achinta Sheuli broke the Games record in snatch and clean and jerk, lifting a total of 313 kg to win gold.

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Keely Hodgkinson arrives as Team GB’s next Olympics star after taking the hard road

The Independent  

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Asian Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers: Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, fails to win Paris 2024 quota spot
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Asian Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers: Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, fails to win Paris 2024 quota spot

The Hindu  

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World Olympic qualifier India squad: Amit Panghal makes comeback amidst drastic changes
8 months, 4 weeks ago

World Olympic qualifier India squad: Amit Panghal makes comeback amidst drastic changes

The Hindu  

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Asian Games 2023: Neeraj defends gold medal, Sable, Harmilan grab silver, men’s relay-team on top
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Neeraj defends gold medal, Sable, Harmilan grab silver, men’s relay-team on top

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra defended his Asian Games title with a season’s best throw of 88.88m, and Kishore Kumar Jena managed a personal best of 87.54m as India completed a one-two in javelin but not before both got the short end of dodgy officiating as India finished the track & field assignments here with a best-ever haul of 29 medals including six …

Wrestling at NGG 2022: Young talents steal limelight in the absence of top stars
2 years, 2 months ago

Wrestling at NGG 2022: Young talents steal limelight in the absence of top stars

The Hindu  

Scheduled after the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships, the wrestling competition at the 36th National Games in Gujarat was devoid of several top stars – including World and Olympics medalists Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya, Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik and double Worlds bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat – primarily because of fitness issues. Commonwealth Games 74kg gold medallist Naveen Malik …

National Games 2022: Divya Kakran wins wrestling gold; Jayanta Talukdar tops men’s recurve ranking round
2 years, 3 months ago

National Games 2022: Divya Kakran wins wrestling gold; Jayanta Talukdar tops men’s recurve ranking round

The Hindu  

Two-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist in 68kg, Divya Kakran made light of less time on the mat to claim her maiden gold medal in the new 76kg category in the wrestling arena of the National Games here on Friday. Divya got past veteran Gursharanpreet Kaur, youngster Reetika and Rohini Shivani before pinning Himachal Pradesh’s Rani in the final to emerge …

Commonwealth Games 2022 | India puts on a remarkable show in wrestling
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 | India puts on a remarkable show in wrestling

The Hindu  

The increase in gold medal count at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games should be an encouragement for the Indian wrestling contingent even though there were depleted fields in a few weight categories. While Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya cruised to his maiden gold, Worlds and Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia overcame a lean patch to showcase his aggressive game and clinch …

CWG 2022: Celebrations in Haryana Village as Indian Boxer Amit Panghal Wins Gold
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Celebrations in Haryana Village as Indian Boxer Amit Panghal Wins Gold

News 18  

As Indian boxer Amit Panghal on Sunday clinched the men’s flyweight gold medal at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, celebrations broke out back home in Rohtak’s Mayna village. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDAL TALLY Boxer’s father Vijender Panghal, a farmer, said that “we had full faith …

CWG 2022: Boxers Nikhat, Amit, Nitu Strike Gold; Sagar Grabs Silver
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Boxers Nikhat, Amit, Nitu Strike Gold; Sagar Grabs Silver

The Quint  

The dominating Panghal, who was lightning quick with his jabs, also left MacDonald with a cut above his right eye that needed a few stitches and a stoppage in play as the Indian was on song. Using his height advantage, MacDonald tried to bounce back in the third round but the Asian Games champion had it easy. The turning point …

CWG 2022: India Boxer Amit Panghal Wins Men’s Flyweight Gold in Birmingham
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: India Boxer Amit Panghal Wins Men’s Flyweight Gold in Birmingham

News 18  

India boxer Amit Panghal stormed to CWG 2022 gold after beating Kiaran MacDonald of England 5-0 in the final bout of men’s flyweight class in Birmingham on Sunday. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDAL TALLY Despite the height disadvantage, Asian Games gold medallist Panghal was the far …

CWG 2022: A big medal after 4 years takes away some pain of the past for Vinesh; wrestlers win a medal in each category
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: A big medal after 4 years takes away some pain of the past for Vinesh; wrestlers win a medal in each category

Firstpost  

Over two days, India had seven finalists and all barring Anshu Malik on the first day, won gold. The three bronze medallists on Saturday were Pooja Gehlot, Pooja Sihag and Deepak Nehra Over two days, India had seven finalists and all barring Anshu Malik on the first day, won gold. Though there were just four wrestlers in her category, Vinesh …

CWG 2022 Medals Tally: Indian Rise to 5th Spot; Australia Extrend Lead at the Top
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022 Medals Tally: Indian Rise to 5th Spot; Australia Extrend Lead at the Top

News 18  

India’s medal tally continues to grow after a fantastic ninth day of CWG 2022 in Birmingham. With 13 gold, 11 silver and 16 bronze, the Indian contingent has so far secured 40 medals. Ravi Kumar Dahiya, star woman grappler Vinesh Phogat and 19-year-old wrestler Naveen claimed gold medals, with Pooja Gehlot, Pooja Sihag and Deepak Nehra getting bronze medals to …

CWG 2022 Day 9 Wrap: Wrestlers Dominate as Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya, Naveen Win Gold; Avinash Sable and Priyanka Goswami Get Silver
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022 Day 9 Wrap: Wrestlers Dominate as Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya, Naveen Win Gold; Avinash Sable and Priyanka Goswami Get Silver

News 18  

Ravi Kumar Dahiya, star woman grappler Vinesh Phogat and 19-year-old wrestler Naveen claimed gold medals, with Pooja Gehlot, Pooja Sihag and Deepak Nehra getting bronze medals to help India succeed in winning medals in all 12 categories. India won their second Lawn Bowls medal of the Games, this time a silver in the Men’s Fours after the historic gold in …

CWG 2022: Avinash Sable wins silver in men’s 3000m steeplechase event
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Avinash Sable wins silver in men’s 3000m steeplechase event

Live Mint  

Commonwealth Games 2022: Avinash Sable has clinched silver medal in men's 3000m steeplechase event, news agency PTI reported. Additionally, Indian athlete Priyanka Goswami won a silver medal for the country after finishing at second position in the final of the women's 10,000 m race walk at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Saturday, news agency ANI reported. Meanwhile, …

CWG 2022 Highlights Day 8: Deepak, Sakshi And Bajrang Clinch Gold as India Win 6 Medals in Wrestling; Women's Hockey Team Lose Semis
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022 Highlights Day 8: Deepak, Sakshi And Bajrang Clinch Gold as India Win 6 Medals in Wrestling; Women's Hockey Team Lose Semis

News 18  

CWG 2022 Day 8 Live India Updates And Latest Results: It was a sensational day for India in wrestling as they won medals including three gold. Sakshi Malik also returned to his best and clinched a gold to add more to India’s tally. India also assured a medal in the Men’s Lawn Bowls Fours contest as they beat England to …

CWG 2022: Divya Kakran, Mohit Grewal win a bronze each, add to India's medal spree in wrestling
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Divya Kakran, Mohit Grewal win a bronze each, add to India's medal spree in wrestling

Hindustan Times  

Divya Kakran and Mohit Grewal ended India's Day 1 campaign in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games 2022 on a high as they added to the nation's medal-winning spree with respective bronze medal victories in their weight categories. Divya beat Tonga's Toger Lily Cocker Lemalie to claim the bronze medal in women's 68kg freestyle wrestling while Mohit won the bronze-medal face-off …

CWG 2022: Divya Kakran Bags Bronze in Women's 68 Kg Wrestling
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Divya Kakran Bags Bronze in Women's 68 Kg Wrestling

News 18  

Indian wrestler Divya Kakran took home the bronze medal at the CWG 2022 in Birmingham as she beat Tiger Lily Cocker Lemalie of Tonga on Friday. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDALS TALLY Kakran initially came in second best to Blessing Oborududu of Nigeria in the quarter-final …

Commonwealth Games: Deepak Punia wins India's ninth gold medal
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Deepak Punia wins India's ninth gold medal

Firstpost  

India’s wrestler Deepak Punia won India’s ninth gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2022 by defeating Pakistan’s Muhammad Inam by 3-0 in the men’s 86 kg final in Birmingham on Friday. This was also Deepak’s first major gold medal as he ends his string of silver medal while losing the Tokyo Olympic bronze medal bout by a second. In Deepak’s …

Indian wrestlers aim to continue supremacy in CWG 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian wrestlers aim to continue supremacy in CWG 2022

The Hindu  

As the Indian wrestlers are all set to take the mat in Birmingham to resume their supremacy in the Commonwealth Games, one is compelled to ask: “How many gold medals this time?” Superpower India had won 12 medals, including five golds, covering all categories in Gold Coast four years ago. Worlds and Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia, Worlds medallist Vinesh Phogat, …

CWG 2022: Will Leave no Stone Unturned to Win Gold, Says Boxer Sanjeet Kumar
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Will Leave no Stone Unturned to Win Gold, Says Boxer Sanjeet Kumar

News 18  

One of the medal prospects for India in the upcoming Commonwealth Games, boxer Sanjeet Kumar says he does not like to lose, neither in the ring nor in life. The 2021 Asian Championship gold medallist will leave no stone unturned to emulate his achievement in the CWG 2022. I will try my best to win gold," Sanjeet, the silver medallist …

CWG 2022: List of Prospective Medalists as India Aim to Achieve 100-Medal Mark
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: List of Prospective Medalists as India Aim to Achieve 100-Medal Mark

News 18  

Commonwealth Games are slated to begin from July 28 with 215 Indian athletes participating across various games. Avinash Sable – men’s 3000m steeplechase Nitender Rawat – men’s marathon M Sreeshankar – men’s long Jump Muhammed Anees Yahiya – men’s long Jump Abdulla Aboobacker – men’s triple jump Praveen Chithravel – men’s triple jump Eldhose Paul – men’s triple jump Neeraj …

Deepak Punia Wins Bronze in U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Deepak Punia Wins Bronze in U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2022

News 18  

Tokyo Olympian Deepak Punia won a bronze medal after defeating Maksat Satybaldy in the 86kg freestyle weight category at the U23 Asian wrestling championships 2022 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Despite a win, it was an unimpressive result from him as the Indian contingent was expecting a better outing from the world championships silver medallist in the tournament. In the opening two …

Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang, Deepak earn Indian wrestling CWG berths
2 years, 7 months ago

Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang, Deepak earn Indian wrestling CWG berths

The Hindu  

Olympics medalists Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Bajrang Punia and Olympian Deepak Punia were the leading wrestlers who won the selection trials to make it to the Indian men’s wrestling squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. RELATED | Naveen got past formidable opponents such as Jitender Kumar and Sagar Jaglan before beating Asian silver medallist Gourav Baliyan, who ousted former Worlds …

Asian Wrestling Championship: Deepak Punia Settles for Silver as India Finish With 17 Medals
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championship: Deepak Punia Settles for Silver as India Finish With 17 Medals

News 18  

Tokyo Olympian Deepak Punia settled for a silver medal in the men’s freestyle 86 kg while Viky bagged a bronze in the 92 kg category on the last day of the 2022 Asian Wrestling Championships, here on Sunday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE With the two medals …

Asian Wrestling Championship: Deepak Punia wins silver; India sign off with 17 medals
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championship: Deepak Punia wins silver; India sign off with 17 medals

Firstpost  

Punia could do nothing against the solid defence of Kazakhstan’s Azmat Dauletbekov and settled for a silver while Viky Chahar grabbed a bronze on the concluding day on Sunday. Ulaanbaatar : Deepak Punia could do nothing against the solid defence of Kazakhstan’s Azmat Dauletbekov and settled for a silver medal while Viky Chahar grabbed a bronze in the 92kg competition …

Asian Wrestling Championships: Deepak Punia wins silver, bronze for Viky
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championships: Deepak Punia wins silver, bronze for Viky

The Hindu  

India's Deepak Punia won the 86kg men's freestyle silver medal while Viky clinched bronze in 92kg on final day of the Asian Wrestling Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sunday. This was Deepak's second consecutive silver and fourth continental medal, including two bronze. READ: In the 92kg bronze medal playoff, Viky beat his Uzbek opponent Ajiniyaz Saparniyazov 5-3. Mangal made it …

Indian wrestlers at Tokyo Olympics: A bittersweet experience
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian wrestlers at Tokyo Olympics: A bittersweet experience

The Hindu  

After Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt in London 2012, two more Chhatrasal Stadium products — Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Bajrang Punia — picked up a silver and a bronze respectively in the Olympics as wrestling made the most substantial contribution to the country’s tally of seven medals at the Tokyo Games. Ravi provided the country its second silver medal from …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Canada's Andre de Grasse ends wait for gold with victory in men's 200m
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Canada's Andre de Grasse ends wait for gold with victory in men's 200m

Firstpost  

Kenny Bednarek of the United States took silver in 19.68sec while reigning world 200m champion Noah Lyles took bronze in 19.74sec. Tokyo: Andre de Grasse said he had “shocked the world” after storming to victory in the Olympic 200 metres final on Wednesday as the United States’ 17-year sprinting gold medal drought continued. Canadian star de Grasse completed a long …

Deepak Punia loses 86kg Olympic wrestling semifinal, moves to bronze medal match
3 years, 5 months ago

Deepak Punia loses 86kg Olympic wrestling semifinal, moves to bronze medal match

The Hindu  

World championships silver medallist Deepak Punia was outclassed by former World champion David Taylor of the USA in a men's freestyle 86kg semifinal bout of the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. Taylor made short work of Deepak to establish a 10-0 lead in the opening period of the bout and set up a title clash with current World and Olympic champion …

Wrestling: Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia cruise into semifinals at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Wrestling: Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia cruise into semifinals at Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

Indian wrestlers Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia made strong starts to their respective campaigns at the Tokyo Olympics, cruising into semifinals with relative ease. After beating Colombia's Tigreros on technical superiority, Dahiya repeated another dominant performance to ease past Bulgaria's Georgi Vangelov 14-4 to book a place in the semifinals of freestyle 57kg category. Punia, meanwhile, made easy work of …

Tokyo Olympics | Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia make confident starts, enter wrestling quarterfinals
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia make confident starts, enter wrestling quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Indian wrestlers Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia began their Olympics campaigns with technical superiority victories, reaching the men's freestyle 57kg and 86kg quarterfinals respectively with ease, here on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The 19-year-old Anshu Malik though lost the women's 57kg opener to European champion Irina Kurachikina of Belarus 2-8. Dahia to face Bulgarian, Punia against China Dahiya will next …

Tokyo Olympics: Wrestlers Ravi Kumar, Deepak Punia raise medal hopes after storming into semi-finals
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Wrestlers Ravi Kumar, Deepak Punia raise medal hopes after storming into semi-finals

India Today  

India did not have the best of starts to their wrestling campaign at the Tokyo Olympics as Sonam Malik bowed out in the opening round of the Women’s 62kg freestyle. India’s Ravi Kumr Dahiya, the Asian Championships gold medal winner, reached the semi-final of Men’s Freestyle 57kg. Tokyo Olympics: India Results Day 11 Live Updates Ravi Kumar started slow but …

Tokyo Olympics: Know Your Olympian
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Know Your Olympian

News 18  

Making her fourth appearance in the Olympics, decorated Indian discus thrower Seema Punia will hope to make the most of her opportunity in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and add the missing piece from her trophy cabinet, an Olympic medal. In the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, Punia settled for bronze. Age – 37 Sports/Discipline – Track and Field/Discuss Throw Working Ranking …

Asian Wresling Championship: Deepak Punia Settles for Silver, Sanjeet Gets Bronze
3 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wresling Championship: Deepak Punia Settles for Silver, Sanjeet Gets Bronze

News 18  

Deepak Punia‘s defence fell apart in front of his idol and Iranian legend Hassan Yazdanicharati as the Olympic-bound Indian settled for a silver medal while Sanjeet claimed a bronze on the concluding day of the Asian Championship on Sunday. Deepak lost his 86kg final inside the first period by technical superiority as the Iranian’s relentless attacks had the clueless India …

Asian Wrestling Championships: Deepak Punia claims silver after losing to Iran's Hassan Yazdanicharati; Sanjeet wins bronze
3 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championships: Deepak Punia claims silver after losing to Iran's Hassan Yazdanicharati; Sanjeet wins bronze

Firstpost  

Deepak lost his 86kg final inside the first period by technical superiority as the Iranian’s relentless attacks had the clueless Indian gasping. Almaty: Deepak Punia’s defence fell apart in front of his idol and Iranian legend Hassan Yazdanicharati as the Olympic-bound Indian won a silver medal while Sanjeet claimed a bronze on the concluding day of the Asian Championship here …

Deepak Punia bags silver at Asian Wrestling Championships, Sanjeet wins bronze
3 years, 8 months ago

Deepak Punia bags silver at Asian Wrestling Championships, Sanjeet wins bronze

The Hindu  

World championships silver medallist Deepak Punia lost to World and Olympic champion Hassan Yazdani in the 86kg freestyle summit clash to settle for the silver medal in the Asian wrestling championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Sunday. In his long-awaited meeting with Iranian superstar Yazdani, Deepak, a bronze medallist in last year’s Asian championships and an Olympic-bound athlete, lost 10-0 in …

Rome Ranking Series 2020: Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Ravi Kumar Dahiya begin year by clinching gold medals
4 years, 11 months ago

Rome Ranking Series 2020: Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Ravi Kumar Dahiya begin year by clinching gold medals

Firstpost  

The 25-year-old Bajrang staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 4-3 win against USA’s Jordan Michael Oliver in the summit showdown of the 65kg freestyle category. Rome: Bajrang Punia was far from his fluent best but still claimed gold while Ravi Kumar Dahiya showed sparkling form in his gold-winning effort as the two Indians kicked off the Olympic year in …

Deepak the brightest in Indian wrestling; Bajrang, Vinesh rock steady in 2019
5 years ago

Deepak the brightest in Indian wrestling; Bajrang, Vinesh rock steady in 2019

The Hindu  

The established names lived up to expectations for most part but what stood out for Indian wrestling in 2019 was the rise and rise of Deepak Punia amid a steady decline in the fortunes of Olympic trailblazers Sushil Kumar and Sakshi Malik. Five medals and four Olympic quota places made this year’s World Championships an unprecedented one for India’s wrestlers. …

Deepak Punia the brightest in Indian wrestling; Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat rock steady in 2019
5 years ago

Deepak Punia the brightest in Indian wrestling; Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat rock steady in 2019

India TV News  

The established names lived up to expectations for most part but what stood out for Indian wrestling in 2019 was the rise and rise of Deepak Punia amid a steady decline in the fortunes of Olympic trailblazers Sushil Kumar and Sakshi Malik. Five medals and four Olympic quota places made this year's World Championships an unprecedented one for India's wrestlers. …

Deepak Punia: The real deal will be landing a medal at Olympics
5 years ago

Deepak Punia: The real deal will be landing a medal at Olympics

The Hindu  

Shortly after resuming his training following a bout with dengue, Deepak Punia was pleasantly surprised to know that he has been named ‘Junior Wrestler of the Year’ by United World Wrestling. Deepak had bagged the 86kg freestyle crown in Tallinn, Estonia, August last year to become India’s first World junior champion in 18 years. READ | Wrestling ranking: Deepak Punia …

Wrestling: Deepak Punia is new no.1, Bajrang loses top rank
5 years, 3 months ago

Wrestling: Deepak Punia is new no.1, Bajrang loses top rank

The Hindu  

World Championship silver medallist wrestler Deepak Punia has jumped to world number one position in 86kg but Bajrang Punia lost the top rank in the 65kg category in the latest rankings issued by the international federation. However, Bajrang, who went into the World Championship as world number one, dropped to number two spot after managing a bronze. The 25-year-old now …

After World Boxing Championships silver, Amit Panghal looks to add power to his punches ahead of Tokyo Olympics qualifiers
5 years, 3 months ago

After World Boxing Championships silver, Amit Panghal looks to add power to his punches ahead of Tokyo Olympics qualifiers

Firstpost  

After last year’s gold at the Asian Games, Amit Panghal won a gold at this year’s Asian Championships before making it to the final of the World Championships in Russia. I have done a very small service to my country with this silver; I’ll try to go a step ahead and win gold next time,” he says. Panghal then won …

Deepak Punia: World Championships silver an inspiration for Olympics
5 years, 3 months ago

Deepak Punia: World Championships silver an inspiration for Olympics

The Hindu  

Even after being forced to withdraw from the men’s freestyle 86kg gold medal bout in the World Wrestling Championships on Sunday due to an ankle injury, Deepak Punia took heart from his excellent performance in Nur-Sultan to focus on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Deepak, a former Wold cadet champion, had claimed the World junior title in August last and was …

World Wrestling Championships 2019: Rahul Aware wins bronze as India claim best ever medal haul
5 years, 3 months ago

World Wrestling Championships 2019: Rahul Aware wins bronze as India claim best ever medal haul

Firstpost  

Aware outclassed Tyler Lee Graff, the 2017 Pan-America champion, 11-4 in the 61kg bronze play-off to take India’s tally to five medals. Nur Sultan: Rahul Aware on Monday bagged a bronze medal to ensure that India’s best-ever medal haul at the World Wrestling Championship after young Deepak Punia settled for silver having pulled out of final due to injury. India’s …

World Wrestling Championships 2019: Deepak Punia wins silver after pulling out of 86kg event final due to ankle injury
5 years, 3 months ago

World Wrestling Championships 2019: Deepak Punia wins silver after pulling out of 86kg event final due to ankle injury

Firstpost  

Deepak Punia on Sunday pulled out of the World Championship title clash in 86kg against Iranian great Hazsan Yazdani due to an ankle injury sustained during the semifinal bout. Nur-Sultan: Young wrestler Deepak Punia on Sunday pulled out of the World Championship title clash in 86kg against Iranian great Hazsan Yazdani due to an ankle injury sustained during the semifinal …

Deepak Punia to miss World Wrestling final due to injury
5 years, 3 months ago

Deepak Punia to miss World Wrestling final due to injury

The Hindu  

Deepak Punia, who was set to compete in the final of the men’s freestyle 86kg at the World wrestling championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, has been forced to miss the title clash due to injuries and will settle for the silver medal. Deepak, who picked up an injury on his left leg and eye in his first round fight is unfit …

World Championships: Injured Deepak Punia settles for silver after pulling out of 86kg final
5 years, 3 months ago

World Championships: Injured Deepak Punia settles for silver after pulling out of 86kg final

India Today  

India's hopes of winning a gold medal at the Wrestling World Championships ended on Sunday as Deepak Punia pulled out of his gold-medal bout due to an ankle injury which he sustained during the first bout on Saturday. Deepak was already carrying a thumb and shoulder injury coming into the World Championships and will now have to settle for the …

World Championships 2019: Gold in sight for Deepak Punia after reaching 86kg final
5 years, 3 months ago

World Championships 2019: Gold in sight for Deepak Punia after reaching 86kg final

India Today  

Deepak Punia will wrestle for a gold medal after winning his semi-final match 8-2 vs Switzerland’s Stefan Reichmuth and will now clash against legendary Hassan Yazdani of Iran in the 86Kg Category final on Sunday. Deepak Punia is a cadet world champ, a junior world champ and now he will travel to Tokyo for Olympics after qualifying from the World …

Deepak Punia enters final of World Wrestling Championships; assures India of atleast a silver
5 years, 3 months ago

Deepak Punia enters final of World Wrestling Championships; assures India of atleast a silver

India TV News  

Reigning junior world champion Deepak Punia placed himself in line for the senior world title by reaching the 86kg final apart from booking his Tokyo Olympics quota on Saturday. Competing in his maiden senior world championship, Deepak moved to the final with a commanding 8-2 win over Switzerland's Stefan Reichmuth. Rahul Aware can make it even better if he wins …

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