Asian Wrestling Championships: Ravi Dahiya Gets Gold, Bajrang Settles for Silver
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Asian Wrestling Championships: Ravi Dahiya Gets Gold, Bajrang Settles for Silver

The Quint  

Meanwhile, Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Bajrang Punia went down to junior world champion Rahman Mousa Amouzadkhalili of Iran 1-3 in the men's 65kg freestyle final. Meanwhile, men's 70kg freestyle wrestler Naveen pinned Temuulen Enkhtuya of Mongolia to add another bronze to India's tally. Satywart Kadian picked the final medal of the day for India, winning the 97kg men's freestyle bronze. With five more medals on Saturday, India's medal tally at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2022 has risen to 15 medals -- one gold, four silvers and 10 bronze.

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Abhinash Jamwal stuns reigning champion Shiva Thapa in semifinals of 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship
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2 days, 16 hours ago

Abhinash Jamwal stuns reigning champion Shiva Thapa in semifinals of 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

Abhinash Jamwal continued his sensational run in the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship as he defeated reigning Welterweight champion and seasoned boxer Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash. Jamwal, representing Himachal Pradesh, has been one of the standout performers of the tournament with victories over formidable opponents, including 2022 Youth World Champion Vanshaj Kumar earlier in the competition. …

2024: A landmark year for Indian sports with milestones and retirements
2 weeks ago

2024: A landmark year for Indian sports with milestones and retirements

Deccan Chronicle  

The year 2024 saw numerous milestones for Indian sports, with exceptional performances by athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker at the Paris 2024 Olympics, as well as the Indian men's cricket team's T20 World Cup victory. Kharb emerged as the hero, defeating higher-ranked opponents to lead India to victory.The Indian cricket team reclaimed the ICC Men's T20I World Cup …

2024 Year in Sport, Badminton: Misses at the Olympics, medal haul at Paralympics, civil war and calls for change
2 weeks, 2 days ago

2024 Year in Sport, Badminton: Misses at the Olympics, medal haul at Paralympics, civil war and calls for change

The Hindu  

Badminton’s exclusion from the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland was perhaps the biggest news coming from the sport this year. India’s Anmol Kharb celebrates after winning against Thailand’s Pornpicha Choeikeewong in their women’s singles final match at the 2024 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Shah Alam, Selangor, on February, 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: Getty Images April - …

Ludhiana: Punjab’s athletes clinch gold in judo on Day 4
1 month ago

Ludhiana: Punjab’s athletes clinch gold in judo on Day 4

Hindustan Times  

Punjab’s Akshat Bhardwaj clinched the top spot in the U-19 boys’ 45kg category judo competition on the fourth day of the 68th National School Games. In the U-19 boys’ 45kg category, Punjab’s Akshat Bhardwaj clinched the top spot, while Delhi’s Krishan Murari placed second. In the U-19 boys’ 66kg category, Punjab’s Dharmesh Kumar emerged victorious, with Haryana’s Tushar finishing second. …

Ludhiana: Judoka Sahil wins gold Punjab at National School Games
1 month ago

Ludhiana: Judoka Sahil wins gold Punjab at National School Games

Hindustan Times  

The second day of the 68th National School Games in Ludhiana brought thrilling action and impressive performances across various sports. In the under-19 boys’ 55 kg category, Sahil of Punjab took first place, followed by Chandigarh’s Vivek in second and Haryana’s Mohit and Telangana’s T. Jampa in third. In the above 70 kg category, Punjab’s Kanwalpreet claimed first place, Haryana’s …

Senior National Wrestling Championship 2024: Top wrestlers absent amid WFI controversy
1 month, 1 week ago

Senior National Wrestling Championship 2024: Top wrestlers absent amid WFI controversy

The Hindu  

The three-day Senior National Wrestling Championship will get underway at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium here from Friday, but with its sheen significantly wiped out. And a month ago, the Delhi High Court restrained the WFI from holding the nationals and called for an Indian Olympic Association -appointed ad-hoc committee to run the sport. But the presence of an ad-hoc body …

Mirabai Chanu to skip weightlifting World Championships as she continues rehab
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mirabai Chanu to skip weightlifting World Championships as she continues rehab

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will miss next week's weightlifting World Championships in Manama, Bahrain as she continues to undergo rehabilitation.The 30-year-old former world champion has not competed since her fourth-place finish in the women's 49kg category at the Paris Olympics in August. She will not be taking part in this World Championship," chief national coach Vijay …

Mirabai Chanu to skip World Weightlifting Championships to focus on rehab
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mirabai Chanu to skip World Weightlifting Championships to focus on rehab

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will miss the upcoming weightlifting World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, as she continues her rehabilitation. “Mira is still undergoing rehab after the Paris Olympics and will not participate in this World Championship,” chief national coach Vijay Sharma told PTI. In Chanu’s absence, Commonwealth Championship gold medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav will lead the Indian challenge at …

Under-23 World Wrestling Championships: Chirag Chikkara clinches gold as India shines with nine medals
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Under-23 World Wrestling Championships: Chirag Chikkara clinches gold as India shines with nine medals

The Hindu  

Chirag Chikkara clinched the gold medal in the men's 57kg freestyle category at the Under-23 World Championships in Tirana. He defeated Abdymalik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan 4-3 in the final seconds of the competition. Chikkara becomes the second Indian man to win the gold at the U23 Championships, following Aman Sehrawat's achievement in the same category in 2022. India finished fourth …

Chirag Chikkara's Rise to the Top of the Wrestling World
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chirag Chikkara's Rise to the Top of the Wrestling World

The Hindu  

Chirag Chikkara, a young Indian wrestler, clinched the gold medal at the U-23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania. He defeated Abdymalik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan 4-3 in the final of the men's 57kg category. This win marks a significant milestone in his career, solidifying his status as one of India's top wrestling prospects. Chirag's impressive performance has inspired and motivated fellow …

Indian Prodigy Chirag Chikkara Makes History at U23 World Championships
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Prodigy Chirag Chikkara Makes History at U23 World Championships

India Today  

Chirag Chikkara becomes 2nd Indian male wrestler to win gold at the U23 World Championships. The 18-year-old dominated the competition with tactical precision, defeating Kyrgyzstan's Abdymalik Karachov 4-3 in the final match. He is the second Indian male wrestler to win gold at the U23 World Championships.

India Secures Sixth Medal at Under-23 Wrestling World Championships 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Secures Sixth Medal at Under-23 Wrestling World Championships 2024

The Hindu  

Abhishek Dhaka secured India's sixth medal at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championships 2024 in Tirana, Albania. He won the bronze in the men's freestyle 61kg category, defeating Mykyta Abramov of Ukraine 3-1. India is yet to win a gold in this edition of the tournament, but they have secured a total of 6 medals so far.

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari smashed the Asian record en route a silver on Wednesday as India's track-and-field athletes continued to surpass expectations in what is turning out to be the country's best ever performance at the Paralympics here. Sachin Sarjerao Khilari's silver on Wednesday was medal number 21 for the nation, which is currently placed 19th in the …

India’s medal haul hits 22 at Paris Paralympics
4 months, 1 week ago

India’s medal haul hits 22 at Paris Paralympics

The Hindu  

Harvinder Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian archer to clinch a gold at the Paralympics, after World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari’s record-shattering silver-winning effort, as the country’s athletes continued to surpass expectations in its best ever performance at the Games here. Their performance took India’s medal haul to 22 and the nation is currently placed 15th in …

From being mocked by fellow villagers to winning medal on Paralympic debut: Deepthi Jeevanji's trailblazing journey
4 months, 1 week ago

From being mocked by fellow villagers to winning medal on Paralympic debut: Deepthi Jeevanji's trailblazing journey

Hindustan Times  

Deepthi Jeevanji won India's 16th medal and added to the medal rush that helped take the country's tally past its Tokyo 2020 record on Tuesday. Deepthi Jeevanji came into the Paralympics as the world champion in women's 400m T20 classification. Today, seeing her become the world champion in a far-off country proves that she is indeed a special girl,” Jeevanji …

Sachin Khilari wins silver for India in men’s shot put F46 at Paris Paralympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Sachin Khilari wins silver for India in men’s shot put F46 at Paris Paralympics 2024

Firstpost  

With Sachin Khilari winning silver, India’s medal count at Paralympics 2024 has now jumped to 21 and the country is now 19th in the tally. Sachin Khilari won India’s 21st medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as he clinched the silver in men’s shot put F46. Khilari won silver with an Asian record of 16.32 while Canada’s Greg Stewart took …

India's Deepthi Jeevanji wins bronze in women's 400m T20 category in Paris Paralympics
4 months, 1 week ago

India's Deepthi Jeevanji wins bronze in women's 400m T20 category in Paris Paralympics

New Indian Express  

PARIS: India's world champion Deepthi Jeevanji came up short of her best timing as she won a bronze medal in the women's 400m T20 category final race at the Paralympics here on Tuesday. Deepthi, who turns 21 later this month, clocked 55.82 seconds to finish behind Yuliia Shuliar of Ukraine and world record holder Aysel Onder of Turkey. Deepthi had …

World Athletics U-20 Championships 2024: Pooja Singh breaks U-20 NR in high jump to qualify for final
4 months, 2 weeks ago

World Athletics U-20 Championships 2024: Pooja Singh breaks U-20 NR in high jump to qualify for final

The Hindu  

India’s Pooja Singh rewrote the national U20 women’s national record in the high jump to qualify for the final with a ninth-place finish in the qualification round at the ongoing World Athletics U-20 Championships here. Daughter of a mason, Pooja broke her own national U-20 record of 1.82m set last year in Korea while winning a silver medal at the …

Looking to shift to higher weight class for next Olympic cycle: Ravi Dahiya
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking to shift to higher weight class for next Olympic cycle: Ravi Dahiya

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Dahiya was out of action for a long time due to a knee injury. He came back for the Olympic selection trials earlier this year but lost to Aman Sehrawat who won a bronze medal in the same weight class at the Paris Olympics. Ravi still isn’t fighting fight and is likely to …

Yogesh Kathuniya keen to change colour of medal to gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Yogesh Kathuniya keen to change colour of medal to gold

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Yogesh Kathuniya is going to the Paris Paralympics with a simple goal: to break the trend of silver medals in his career. At the Tokyo Paralympics, discus thrower Kathuniya won silver in the men’s F56 discus throw event with a throw of 44.38m. This year in Kobe Worlds Batista recorded a 45.14m throw for the gold and Kathuniya, …

Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024: India wins four gold medals in women’s freestyle
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024: India wins four gold medals in women’s freestyle

The Hindu  

Indian women wrestlers Aditi Kumari, Neha, Pulkit, and Mansi on Thursday became the Under-17 World champions in their respective categories, stamping their class in the prestigious Cadets event, here. Frolova made a desperate attempt to get the winning move but Pulkit defended well in the final 20 seconds to claim the title. Mansi Lather clinched the top podium spot after …

Neha Sangwan from Vinesh Phogat's village wins gold in U-17 World Championship
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Neha Sangwan from Vinesh Phogat's village wins gold in U-17 World Championship

India Today  

Neha Sangwan beat Japan's So Tsutsui 10-0 to win the gold medal in the 57kg category at the U-17 World Championships in Amman on August 22, Thursday. For us, the Olympic Gold was hers and that's what we want to tell her," Neha Sangwan, the World -17 champion and World Cadet Bronze medallist had earlier told the Indian Express, showcasing …

Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia

India TV News  

The star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is set to return to India on August 17, confirmed her teammate Bajrang Punia on Wednesday. Vinesh witnessed a heartbreaking Paris Olympics 2024 campaign after she was disqualified hours before her final bout for a gold medal match on August 7. But a big controversy hit the 33rd Summer Games after the organisers disqualified …

Aman Sehrawat’s quest for Paris Olympics glory: How the wrestler lost 5kg before bronze medal bout weigh-in
5 months ago

Aman Sehrawat’s quest for Paris Olympics glory: How the wrestler lost 5kg before bronze medal bout weigh-in

The Hindu  

Aman Sehrawat didn’t brood. Aman celebrates after winning bronze in the men’s freestyle 57kg match against Darian Toi Cruz of Puerto Rico in Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris. On the first day of competition, Iran’s Alireza Sarlak, a former world’s silver medallist and medal contender, failed to make weight and was scratched from the competition. Aman Sehrawat’s bronze in the men’s …

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Head To Head Record Pakistan Javelin Thrower Sets Olympics Record In Paris 2024
5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Head To Head Record Pakistan Javelin Thrower Sets Olympics Record In Paris 2024

ABP News  

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 8, adding to both his and the country's medal count. Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra secured India's fifth medal and the only silver at the ongoing Paris 2024 Games. ALSO ON ABP Live | Neeraj Chopra …

Arshad Nadeem wins gold; Neeraj Chopra gets silver in Paris. Watch Video
5 months ago

Arshad Nadeem wins gold; Neeraj Chopra gets silver in Paris. Watch Video

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem emerged victorious at the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics, beating India’s reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra. The second of 91.79m in his final attempt put the final exclamation mark on a near-flawless performance. This is Pakistan’s first-ever gold medal in track and field. Anderson Peters of Grenada took the bronze with a …

Rivalry with Neeraj is good, it's inspiring youngsters in both India, Pakistan: Nadeem
5 months ago

Rivalry with Neeraj is good, it's inspiring youngsters in both India, Pakistan: Nadeem

New Indian Express  

PARIS: History-making Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is quite pleased that his rivalry with Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra is becoming as talked about as the cricketing battles between the two feuding neighbours as he believes it will fuel the sporting ambition of youngsters in both the nations. Nadeem bested Chopra for the first time in their 11 face-offs to claim …

How did India perform on Day 12 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results
5 months, 1 week ago

How did India perform on Day 12 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results

Hindustan Times  

Indian fans were left extremely disappointed on Day 12 of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. India's Mirabai Chanu competes during the clean and jerk stage of the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris. Meanwhile in wrestling, Vinesh Phogat got disqualified from the women's 50kg gold medal match, as she failed to make the weight on …

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest

India TV News  

In a big boost for the Indian contingent, the Court of Arbitration for Sport accepted Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Phogat stormed into the final after three sensational wins in the women's 50kg category and boosted India's hopes for the first gold at the 33rd Summer Games. But the organisers stunned the …

India’s Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?
5 months, 1 week ago

India’s Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?

Associated Press  

PARIS — India women’s wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the 50-kilogram Olympic wrestling final after failing to make weight Wednesday, creating a ripple effect on the medal matches and resulting in some forced adjustments by organizers. Phogat defeated Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the semifinals Tuesday, but her disqualification pushed Guzman Lopez into the gold medal match Wednesday …

India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?
5 months, 1 week ago

India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India women's wrestler Vinesh Phogat …

How did India perform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
6 months ago

How did India perform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

The Hindu  

India’s campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will always be remembered for its historic medal haul, a record seven, including one gold, two silver and four bronze medals. Mirabai Chanu poses with the Silver medal for the Weightlifting - Women’s 49kg Group A on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo International Forum on July 24, 2021 …

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
6 months, 1 week ago

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

The Hindu  

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was the most successful Games outing for India since it participated in the Games for the first time in 1900. Here’s a look at the top 10 Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra Winning gold in javelin in Tokyo 2020, Neeraj Chopra clinched the first-ever track and field medal for India. | …

Indian sports wrap, May 26: Srihari wins silver in Mare Nostrum swimming
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, May 26: Srihari wins silver in Mare Nostrum swimming

The Hindu  

SWIMMING Srihari wins silver in Mare Nostrum swimming Ace India swimmer Srihari Nataraj clinched a silver medal in the 50m backstroke event at the 30th Mare Nostrum swimming tour at the Canet-en-Roussillon, France. The results : Under-16 boys: Tavish Pahwa bt Prateek Sheoran 6-4, 6-0 Under-16 girls: Parthsarthi Mundhe bt Ranjhana Sangram 6-1, 6-3 -Kamesh Srinivasan Aryan Shah and Adhithya …

World Para-Athletics Championships: Simran Sharma wins gold, India bag three medals on last day
7 months, 3 weeks ago

World Para-Athletics Championships: Simran Sharma wins gold, India bag three medals on last day

Firstpost  

Simran Sharma, Navdeep and Preethi Pal added to India’s record tally at the World Para-Athletics Championships Simran Sharma won gold on the last day of the World Para-Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. Image: X/Paralympic India Simran Sharma won gold medal in women’s 200m T12 event with a personal best of 24.95 seconds to earn India a sixth yellow metal on …

Neeraj Chopra Claims Gold in Federation Cup, His First Outing in India In Three Years
8 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Claims Gold in Federation Cup, His First Outing in India In Three Years

News 18  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men’s javelin throw event of the Federation Cup here, his spear shimmering through the balmy Wednesday evening sky after an unusually slow start in his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years. FOLLOW: RR vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2024 Chopra last took part in a domestic competition at …

Nisha Dahiya clinches India's fifth Olympic quota in wrestling during Istanbul qualifiers
8 months ago

Nisha Dahiya clinches India's fifth Olympic quota in wrestling during Istanbul qualifiers

Firstpost  

Dahiya became the fifth Indian wrestler — all of them female so far — to secure quota for the Paris Games by defeating Romania’s Alexandra Anghel in the 68kg semi-finals at the World Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul. Nisha Dahiya became the fifth Indian female wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Romania’s Alexandra Anghel in the 68kg …

Indian sports wrap, April 29: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit confirm medals at Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, April 29: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit confirm medals at Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

BOXING Brijesh, Sagar and Sumit confirm medals for India at ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 Indian pugilists Brijesh Tamta, Sagar Jakhar and Sumit registered victories to enter the semifinals and assured themselves of medals in the youth category of ASBC Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan on Monday. - Team Sportstar GOLF Diksha …

Asian under-20 athletics championships: Harshit strikes gold in hammer, silver for Laxita and mixed relay team
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Asian under-20 athletics championships: Harshit strikes gold in hammer, silver for Laxita and mixed relay team

The Hindu  

Harshit Kumar won the men’s hammer throw gold while Laxita Vinod Sandilea and the 4x400m mixed relay team picked silver medals on the third day of the 21st Asian under-20 athletics championships in Dubai on Friday. The Indian team, comprising P. Abiram, Kanista Teena, Navpreet Singh and Sandramol Sabu, clocked 3:24.86 for the mixed relay silver, behind China, in 3:24.86s …

Under-20 Asians | Harshit clinches gold; Laxita and mixed relay team finish with silver
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Under-20 Asians | Harshit clinches gold; Laxita and mixed relay team finish with silver

The Hindu  

Harshit Kumar won the men’s hammer throw gold while Laxita Vinod Sandilea and the 4x400m mixed relay team claimed silver medals at the 21st Asian under-20 athletics championships in Dubai on Friday. The Indian team, comprising P. Abiram, Kanista Teena, Navpreet Singh and Sandramol Sabu, clocked 3:24.86 for the mixed relay silver in the 4x400m race. Meanwhile, Karnataka’s Shreeya Rajesh …

ASIAN U-20 ATHLETICS | Gold for Ranvir, Ekta and Anurag
8 months, 3 weeks ago

ASIAN U-20 ATHLETICS | Gold for Ranvir, Ekta and Anurag

The Hindu  

Ranvir Kumar Singh and junior National record-holder Ekta Pradeep Dey won the men’s and women’s 3000m steeple chase gold at the Asian under-20 athletics championships in Dubai on Thursday. Nikita Kumari, the junior Federation Cup women’s discus throw champion with 50.17m in Lucknow last month, was fourth with 46.84m. There were two bronze medals too, from Aman Chaudhary in the …

Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers: All 6 of India’s Greco-Roman Wrestlers Draw Blank
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers: All 6 of India’s Greco-Roman Wrestlers Draw Blank

The Quint  

In all 17 Indian wrestlers were in the hunt for quota places at the Asian Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers. Of which, only three women wrestlers -- Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik and Reetika Hooda -- succeeded in securing quota places for India. After starting his campaign by defeating Kazakhstan’s Yerassyl Mukhtaruly by technical superiority, defeated Kim Sunggwon 11-1 by technical superiority in …

Indian sports wrap, April 21: Ajeetesh Sandhu shoots 5-under, finishes tied 14th
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, April 21: Ajeetesh Sandhu shoots 5-under, finishes tied 14th

The Hindu  

GOLF Ajeetesh Sandhu shot a fine 5-under 66 to finish tied 14th, the best among Indian golfers, on the final day of the US$1million Saudi Open here on Sunday. - PTI Aditi Tied-64 at Chevron Championship, Thai star Atthaya leads Aditi Ashok was tied 64th among the 73 players who made the cut after the third round at the Chevron …

Asian Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers: Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, fails to win Paris 2024 quota spot
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

Indian freestyle wrestlers failed to get a single quota place in the Asian Olympic Games qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Friday. Aman Sehrawat, last year’s Asian champion, was the only Indian to get closer to a quota place. Aman beat Kazakhstan’s Yerassyl Mukhtaruly 10-0 and South Korea’s Sunggwon Kim 11-1 to reach the semifinals. However, the Indian was outsmarted by …

Vinesh Phogat gets near perfect draw at Asian Olympic wrestling qualifiers
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat gets near perfect draw at Asian Olympic wrestling qualifiers

The Hindu  

Two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat couldn’t have asked for a better draw to win a quota for the Paris Olympics at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers that begin in Bishkek on Friday. A medal quota, even against diminished opposition, will be a huge shot of confidence for Vinesh a two-time world medallist who saw her career nearly derailed after becoming the face …

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

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

The Hindu  

Following the Indian boxers’ disappointing performance in the Olympic qualifying event in Busto Arsizio, Italy, where they could not win a single quota place, the Boxing Federation of India has changed six boxers in the squad for the second World Olympic qualifier in Bangkok, the last qualifying event, from May 25 to June 2. Kuttappa and Dharmendra Yadav, former World …

Badminton Asia Championships 2024: Malvika, Panda sisters enter main draw
9 months ago

Badminton Asia Championships 2024: Malvika, Panda sisters enter main draw

The Hindu  

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod won both her matches to qualify for women’s singles main draw of the Badminton Asia Championships on Tuesday. READ | India announces Thomas and Uber Cup squad, Sindhu opts out to prepare for Paris 2024 Olympics The Panda sisters -- Rutaparna and Swetaparna -- also won both their doubles group A qualifying matches to make …

Aishwarya Mishra’s 400m bronze at 2023 Asian Championships to be upgraded to silver
9 months ago

Aishwarya Mishra’s 400m bronze at 2023 Asian Championships to be upgraded to silver

The Hindu  

Top Indian athlete Aishwarya Mishra’s 400m bronze medal at 2023 Asian Championships will be upgraded to silver as original second-place finisher Farida Soliyeva of Uzbekistan failed a dope test. Soliyeva’s urine sample collected on July 13, during the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok last year, contained prohibited substance Meldonium and the Athletics Integrity Unit, the international federation’s body for combating …

Indian sports news wrap: March 30
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian sports news wrap: March 30

The Hindu  

TENNIS $82,000 Challenger tennis: Bollipalli, Poonacha win in doubles semifinals Rithvik Bollipalli and Niki Poonacha beat Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac of USA 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles semifinals of the $82,000 Challenger tennis tournament in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. -Kamesh Srinivasan WJT Asia-Oceania under-14 boys tournament: India loses 2-0 to Japan Japan beat India 2-0 in the final of …

Indian sports news wrap: March 23
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian sports news wrap: March 23

The Hindu  

BOXING Uttarakhand, Delhi storm into quarterfinals Aditya Mehra, along with four other boxers from Uttarakhand and Arti Kumar, among six Delhi pugilists, stormed into the quarterfinals on day four of the third Sub Junior National Championship at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. -Stan Rayan BADMINTON Divecha shines with 2 gold at Indian Masters National Badminton …

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