Tokyo Olympics: Sonam to begin India's wrestling campaign against Asian silver medallist Khurelkhuu
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Sonam to begin India's wrestling campaign against Asian silver medallist Khurelkhuu

India TV News  

Young Indian wrestler Sonam Malik was on Monday placed in the challenging bottom half of the women's 62kg draw, where she will open her Olympics campaign against Asian silver medallist Bolortuya Khurelkhuu from Mongolia. Relatively new to the big stage, every single bout will be a test of character for Sonam, who qualified for the Tokyo Games by making the final at the Asian Qualifier in April in Almaty. It's neither tough nor easy draw for me," Sonam, who earned a name for herself by defeating Rio bronze-medallist Sakshi Malik four times, told PTI after the draw ceremony. If Sonam manges to cross the first hurdle, she will most likely find 2018 world champion Taybe Mustafa Yusein from Bulgaria in the quarterfinals.

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Khelo India Youth Games: Pooja seeks gold on home turf
11 months ago

Khelo India Youth Games: Pooja seeks gold on home turf

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Pooja Arthi R is all set for the gold hunt in individual women's squash in the 6th Khelo India Youth Games at Squash Court in Nehru Park, Chennai. Pooja's journey to the final was marked by an effortless victory in the semifinals against her state teammate Deepika V. The Asian bronze medalist showcased her talent, making her mark in …

Wrestling at Asian Games 2023: Preview, Schedule, Squads, Medal Events
1 year, 2 months ago

Wrestling at Asian Games 2023: Preview, Schedule, Squads, Medal Events

The Hindu  

The ongoing turmoil in Indian wrestling, including wrestler protests and absence of a properly elected national federation for six months, has created an unfavourable environment leading up to the Asian Games. The committee’s decision to exempt prominent wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, who were at the forefront of a protest against outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, from …

Asian Games 2022: Top 10 Indian medal prospects
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2022: Top 10 Indian medal prospects

The Hindu  

Asian Games 2023 is set to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8. | Photo Credit: M VEDHAN/The Hindu The Indian men’s hockey team will look to put behind the disappointment of a bronze medal from Jakarta 2018 and win gold this time as the Asian Games winner is given direct entry into the Olympics. Rohan …

Will participate in Asian Games only if issues are resolved: Sakshi Malik
1 year, 6 months ago

Will participate in Asian Games only if issues are resolved: Sakshi Malik

The Hindu  

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik on Saturday said that the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will only participate in the upcoming Asian Games if their ongoing issues are resolved. Some of India’s top wrestlers, including Ms. Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, have been demanding the arrest of Mr. Singh, who has been accused …

Olympic Champion Risako Kawai Backs Protesting Indian Wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Olympic Champion Risako Kawai Backs Protesting Indian Wrestlers

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist and three-time world champion grappler Risako Kawai of Japan has come out in support of the protesting Indian wrestlers in their fight against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Top Indian grapplers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have been protesting at the iconic Jantar Mantar here demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan, …

Bajrang, Vinesh headline India's wrestling pursuit at the CWG
2 years, 4 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 …

'Can't Tell How Tough Time Was', Confident Sakshi Malik Determined to Win Medal at CWG
2 years, 5 months ago

'Can't Tell How Tough Time Was', Confident Sakshi Malik Determined to Win Medal at CWG

News 18  

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Saturday revealed that she has gone through a tough time in the last two years but the national trials helped in getting her ‘confidence’ and ‘mojo’ back and the wrestler is determined to win the medal at the Commonwealth Games, scheduled to begin from July 28 in Birmingham. It had taken the 29-year-old Sakshi …

Gold for Sakshi Malik! Wrestler makes grand comeback at United World Wrestling event
2 years, 6 months ago

Gold for Sakshi Malik! Wrestler makes grand comeback at United World Wrestling event

India TV News  

Sakshi Malik made a grand comeback as the wrestler grabbed her first gold medal after a long wait of five years at the UWW Ranking Series event. As Mongolia's Tserenchimed Sukhee forfeited her semifinal, Sakshi entered the final, where she pinned Kuznetsova while leading 7-4, beating the home wrestler for the second time in the day. Also winning the gold …

Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat clinch CWG 2022 berths after emerging winners in trials
2 years, 7 months ago

Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat clinch CWG 2022 berths after emerging winners in trials

Firstpost  

Sakshi Malik defeated long-time nemesis Sonam Malik while Vinesh Phogat pipped Antim to emerge winner in the 53kg category in the trials in Lucknow. Lucknow: Sakshi Malik finally found a way to defeat nemesis Sonam Malik and sealed her place in the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games while Vinesh Phogat did just enough against Antim to emerge winner in …

Asian Wrestling Championships: Anshu Malik jumps rank over stars of Indian wrestling with stellar show
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championships: Anshu Malik jumps rank over stars of Indian wrestling with stellar show

Firstpost  

Indian women’s wrestling had to kick off their 2022 campaign in a crucial season without the star face of Vinesh Phogat, who couldn’t recover in time for the first trials of the season back in March. Phogat’s absence was a major blow as the women wrestlers were given a tough task of replicating successful outings at the Asian Wrestling Championships …

Indian youngsters face stiff test at Worlds, expectations high from Anshu, Sarita
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian youngsters face stiff test at Worlds, expectations high from Anshu, Sarita

The Hindu  

The youngsters in the Indian wrestling contingent will seek to gain big-stage experience in the absence of star players even as Anshu Malik's performance will be followed keenly at the World Championships, starting here on Saturday. The proven performers such as Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya, Vinesh Phogat and Deepak Punia are all missing from the squad either due to injury …

Wrestling: Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia get good draw; European champion awaits Anshu Malik in her 57kg opener
3 years, 4 months ago

Wrestling: Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia get good draw; European champion awaits Anshu Malik in her 57kg opener

India TV News  

Indian wrestler Ravi Dahiya on Tuesday got a good draw as he will open his 57kg campaign in the Tokyo Olympics against Colombia's Tigreros Urbano and going by form, he should not face much difficulty in reaching at least the semifinals. If Ravi, the 2019 World Championship bronze medallist and reigning Asian champion, wins his opener against the Colombian then …

Sonam Malik loses opening bout on Olympic debut
3 years, 4 months ago

Sonam Malik loses opening bout on Olympic debut

India TV News  

Young Indian wrestler Sonam Malik lost her opening bout on criteria to Mongolia's Bolortuya Khurelkhuu in the women's 62kg category here on Tuesday and will now have to wait and see if she gets a repechage round on her Olympic debut. The 19-year-old led the bout 2-0 after scoring two push-out points but the Asian silver medallist Khurelkhuu effected a …

Olympics 2020: Wrestler Sonam Malik loses opening bout on Olympic debut
3 years, 4 months ago

Olympics 2020: Wrestler Sonam Malik loses opening bout on Olympic debut

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Young Indian wrestler Sonam Malik lost her opening bout on criteria to Mongolia's Bolortuya Khurelkhuu in the women's 62kg category here on Tuesday and will now have to wait and see if she gets a repechage round on her Olympic debut. The 19-year-old led the bout 2-0 after scoring two push-out points but the Asian silver medallist Khurelkhuu effected …

Tokyo Olympics, wrestling | Hopes pinned on star attractions Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia
3 years, 4 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 …

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat carry medal hopes; Ravi Dahiya too a strong contender
3 years, 4 months ago

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat carry medal hopes; Ravi Dahiya too a strong contender

India TV News  

Their remarkable performances in the build-up to the Tokyo Games creating high hopes of multiple medals at the Olympics, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat will have spotlight on them when India's seven wrestlers, beginning with Sonam Malik, open their campaigns here from Tuesday. The 19-year-old Sonam will be first to take mat in the 62kg category, pitted against Mongolia's Asian …

Tokyo Olympics Indian Wrestlers (women) profiles: Seema, Vinesh, Anshu, Sonam lead India's challenge
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Indian Wrestlers (women) profiles: Seema, Vinesh, Anshu, Sonam lead India's challenge

The Hindu  

Here is the lowdown on three wrestlers who will lead India's challenge in men's wrestling at Tokyo Olympics. Main rivals: Three-time Olympic medallist and multiple Worlds medallist Maria Stadnik, double Worlds medallist Ana Vuc, Worlds bronze winner Valentina Islamova, Individual World Cup gold winner Ekaterina Poleshchuk, Worlds bronze medallist Oksana Livach, World and Olympic medallist Sun Yanan, former Worlds silver …

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking wrestler Sonam Malik's performances over last two years
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking wrestler Sonam Malik's performances over last two years

Firstpost  

Editor’s Note: For five years now, Indian athletes have been dreaming to make up for the disappointment of a two-medal haul in Rio. 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 fast …

Tokyo Olympics: Malik confident of another successful campaign for wrestlers
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Malik confident of another successful campaign for wrestlers

The Hindu  

For the first time, more women wrestlers are going to represent the country in the Olympics than their male counterparts, and women’s squad chief coach Kuldeep Malik is confident of another successful campaign in Tokyo. Four women — Seema Bisla, Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik and Sonam Malik — and three freestyle men wrestlers — Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Bajrang Punia and …

Tokyo Olympics: Know Your Olympian – Anshu Malik, Wrestling
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Know Your Olympian – Anshu Malik, Wrestling

News 18  

Hailing from Nidani, Jind District in Haryana, Anshu Malik’s upbringing was with a family of wrestlers and eventually taking up the sport is in the DNA of the family. The youngster made her international debut after just four years of training and immediately stamped her name in wrestling by winning silver in the Asian Cadet Championship in 2016, followed by …

Sonam Malik's Journey from Small Madina Village to Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Sonam Malik's Journey from Small Madina Village to Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Many feared that letting a Cadet-level wrestler Sonam Malik compete against established stars in the senior category could result in a serious injury for the youngster or could even spell an early end to her fledgling career. But the young gun from Madina Village in Haryana’s Sonepat district has proved that the risk was worth taking.It did not take the …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Seema Bisla becomes fourth woman wrestler to qualify; Sumit Malik settles for silver
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Seema Bisla becomes fourth woman wrestler to qualify; Sumit Malik settles for silver

Firstpost  

Seema Bisla on Friday became the fourth Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Games by reaching the final of the 50kg competition Sofia : Seema Bisla on Friday became the fourth Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Games by reaching the final of the 50kg competition even as Sumit Malik settled for a silver medal after …

Tokyo-bound Sumit Malik pulls out of World Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers final, settles for silver
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo-bound Sumit Malik pulls out of World Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers final, settles for silver

The Hindu  

Indian wrestler Sumit Malik, who secured his berth in the men’s 125g freestyle event at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday, settled for silver at the World Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers after pulling out of Friday’s final against Russia’s Sergei Kozyrev. The recent flare up had troubled him at the Asian Wrestling Championships last month as well, where he chose to skip …

Wrestling: Sumit Malik seals Olympic quota; Dhankar, Kadiyan ousted
3 years, 7 months ago

Wrestling: Sumit Malik seals Olympic quota; Dhankar, Kadiyan ousted

India TV News  

Sumit Malik on Thursday became the fourth Indian men's free style wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Games when he reached the 125kg summit clash at the World Olympic Qualifiers, here. Sumit joined Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang Punia and Deepak Punia in India's men's free style squad bound for the Tokyo Olympics. In his 125kg Qualification bout against Kyrgyzstan's Aiaal Lazarev, …

Wrestler Sumit Malik qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Wrestler Sumit Malik qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Sumit Malik rode on his power to book a 125kg freestyle berth in the Tokyo Olympics on the opening day of the World Olympic Games wrestling qualifier in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Thursday. The stocky 28-year-old Malik, a Commonwealth Games champion and an Asian championships silver medallist, fought back to beat Aiaal Lazarev of Kyrgyzstan and Alexandr Romanov of Moldova by …

Malik one win away from Olympic qualification; Dhankar, Kadiyan ousted
3 years, 7 months ago

Malik one win away from Olympic qualification; Dhankar, Kadiyan ousted

The Hindu  

Sumit Malik gave a series of fine performances to reach the semifinals of the 125kg freestyle category on the opening day of the World Olympic Games wrestling qualifier in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Thursday. Two other experienced Indians in fray, Asian medallist Amit Dhankar and Commonwealth Games medallist Satyawart Kadian had disappointment in store. READ| The stocky 28-year-old Malik, a Commonwealth …

Sonam Malik Pulls Out of Asian Wrestling Championships Due to Injury
3 years, 8 months ago

Sonam Malik Pulls Out of Asian Wrestling Championships Due to Injury

News 18  

Sonam Malik has pulled out of the Asian Wrestling Championships to be held in Almaty later this month. Haryana’s 19-year-old wrestler Sonam who had won an Olympic quota earlier injured her knee during her semi-final win in the 62kg group in the Asian Olympic qualifiers in Almaty. “After consultation with the local medical expert, it has been decided to give …

Wrestling | Sonam and Anshu book tickets to Tokyo
3 years, 8 months ago

Wrestling | Sonam and Anshu book tickets to Tokyo

The Hindu  

Eighteen-year-old Sonam Malik became the youngest Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics as the country bagged two quota places in the Asian Olympic Games qualifiers in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Saturday. Sonam defeated Jia Long of China 5-2 and Hsin Ping Pai of Chinese Taipei 11-0 in her Group-B matches to reach the semifinals. Nineteen-year-old Anshu beat Olympian …

Wrestlers Sonam Malik, Anshu Malik qualify for Tokyo Olympics at Asian Olympic Qualifiers
3 years, 8 months ago

Wrestlers Sonam Malik, Anshu Malik qualify for Tokyo Olympics at Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Firstpost  

Wrestlers Sonam Malik and Anshu Malik qualified for the Tokyo Olympics by coming through the crucial Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In the process, Sonam, who beat 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik at the trials, became the youngest Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Olympic Games. Competing in the 57kg category, Anshu beat Uzbekistan’s Shokhida Akhmediva …

Sonam Malik qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in the 62kg category
3 years, 8 months ago

Sonam Malik qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in the 62kg category

The Hindu  

The Indian wrestling fraternity had double reason to celebrate on Saturday, as after Anshu Malik, Sonam Malik also made the cut for the Tokyo Olympics, at the same event, in the 62kg category. #SonamMalik makes a remarkable comeback from 0-6 down to beat home favourite Ayaulym Kassymova of Kazakhstan 9-6 to win a #Tokyo2020 in women's 62 kg wrestling at …

Asian Wrestling Qualifiers: Anshu Malik, Sonam Malik Win Tokyo Olympics Quotas
3 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Qualifiers: Anshu Malik, Sonam Malik Win Tokyo Olympics Quotas

News 18  

India’s young wrestlers Anshu Malik and Sonam Malik produced impressive performances in the Asian Olympic Qualifiers here on Saturday to qualify for the Tokyo Games. While Anshu was dominant in 57kg competition, Sonam’s resilience eventually helped her secure the quota and shut the door on Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik. Sonam edged China’s Jia Long 5-2 before winning by technical …

Wrestling: Sonam, Anshu Malik qualify for Tokyo Olympics; Door shut on Sakshi Malik
3 years, 8 months ago

Wrestling: Sonam, Anshu Malik qualify for Tokyo Olympics; Door shut on Sakshi Malik

India TV News  

India's young wrestlers Anshu Malik and Sonam Malik produced impressive performances in the Asian Olympic Qualifiers here on Saturday to qualify for the Tokyo Games. While Anshu was dominant in 57kg competition, Sonam's resilience eventually helped her secure the quota and shut the door on Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik. People had said that she is still at the cadet …

Anshu Malik, Sonam Malik qualify for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 8 months ago

Anshu Malik, Sonam Malik qualify for Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Eighteen-year-old Sonam Malik became the youngest Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics as the country bagged two quota places in the Asian Olympic Games qualifiers in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Saturday. In a last-four contest, Sonam rallied from 6-0 down to beat World championships bronze medallist Ayaulym Kassymova of Kazakhstan 9-6 and ensure her place in the Olympics. …

Wrestlers Sonam Malik, Anshu Malik book Tokyo Olympic berth, door shut on Sakshi Malik
3 years, 8 months ago

Wrestlers Sonam Malik, Anshu Malik book Tokyo Olympic berth, door shut on Sakshi Malik

India Today  

18-year-old wrestler Sonam Malik registered a thrilling come-from-behind win to enter the final of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers and qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in the 62kg category. Congratulations to our women wrestlers, Sonam Malik and Anshu Malik for winning a quota each in #Tokyo2020. While Anshu was dominant in 57kg competition, Sonam’s resilience eventually helped her secure the quota …

Sakshi Malik in Indian Team for Asian Wrestling Championship
3 years, 8 months ago

Sakshi Malik in Indian Team for Asian Wrestling Championship

News 18  

Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik will compete in the 65kg freestyle event in next month’s Asian Wrestling Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Wrestling Federation of India said while announcing the Indian team. In the national selection trials held at the Sports Authority of India training centre in Lucknow on Saturday, Divya Kakran was selected in the 72kg while Sarita Mor …

Sonam Malik among five Indian wrestlers scheduled to compete at Asian Olympic Qualifying Event in Kazakhstan
3 years, 9 months ago

Sonam Malik among five Indian wrestlers scheduled to compete at Asian Olympic Qualifying Event in Kazakhstan

Firstpost  

Lucknow: Five Indian wrestlers, including Haryana’s Sonam Malik, will compete at the Asian Olympic Qualifying Event and 2021 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship to be held in Kazakhstan from 9 to 18 April. The 18-year-old Sonam notched up her fourth straight win over Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik with an 8-7 triumph in the trials. “The selection trials in remaining …

Rookie Sonam ends Olympic medallist Sakshi's Tokyo dreams
3 years, 9 months ago

Rookie Sonam ends Olympic medallist Sakshi's Tokyo dreams

Hindustan Times  

India’s young wrestling sensation Sonam Malik on Monday continued her winning streak against Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, defeating the ace wrestler for the fourth successive time in a thriller at the Indian team selection trials here. Sonam Malik during a bout Fast emerging as one of India's brightest prospects for Tokyo, Sonam took down Sakshi in a fiercely …

Young Sonam upsets Sakshi Malik to Win Gold at Senior Wrestling Nationals
3 years, 10 months ago

Young Sonam upsets Sakshi Malik to Win Gold at Senior Wrestling Nationals

News 18  

Talented grappler Sonam Malik stunned Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik 7-5 in the finals to claim the gold medal in the senior women’s national wrestling championships here on Saturday. In 50kg category, Haryana’s Minakshi claimed the gold, while state mate Henny Kumari won the silver and Maharashtra’s Swati Shinde and Delhi’s Kirti won the bronze. Haryana wrestler Anju also …

Anshu Malik Settles for Silver at Wrestling World Cup, India's Lone Medal Winner
4 years ago

Anshu Malik Settles for Silver at Wrestling World Cup, India's Lone Medal Winner

News 18  

Young Anshu Malik was the lone Indian woman wrestler to win a medal at the individual World Cup, grabbing a silver in the 57kg category. She is gradually making the 57kg category her own despite presence of World championship medallist Pooja Dhanda and experienced Sarita Mor in the same weight class. Nirmala Devi and Kiran fizzed in the Qualification round, …

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