Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers: All 6 of India’s Greco-Roman Wrestlers Draw Blank
8 months 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 the quarterfinals, before losing to Uzbekistan’s Gulomjon Abdullaev in the semifinal. Indian wrestler Deepak lost to Japan’s Arash Yoshida in the first round.

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Senior National Wrestling Championship 2024: Top wrestlers absent amid WFI controversy
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

India Secures Sixth Medal at Under-23 Wrestling World Championships 2024
1 month, 3 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.

Sakshi Malik's Insights on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification: A Deep Dive into the UWW Rules and the Olympic Debate
2 months ago

Sakshi Malik's Insights on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification: A Deep Dive into the UWW Rules and the Olympic Debate

India Today  

Sakshi Malik reflects on Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics disqualification, emphasizing that the strict rules of UWW, which allow only 10 grams of excess weight, were applied in her case. She argues that Phogat's disqualification was justified within the regulatory framework of the sport, as it was a case of a close call and a last-minute disqualification. Despite her support for …

Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024: India wins four gold medals in women’s freestyle
4 months 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 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Indian boxers flatter to deceive at Paris Olympics, leaving behind a trail of disappointment
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian boxers flatter to deceive at Paris Olympics, leaving behind a trail of disappointment

The Hindu  

The Indian boxing contingent, that featured two reigning world champions in Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, entered the Olympics hoping for an unprecedented medal haul, only to crumble under pressure, leaving behind a trail of disappointment in a medal-less campaign. Although the 2016 Rio Games saw the boxers return without a medal, Borgohain clinched a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics …

Paris Olympics 2024: India's campaign concludes on penultimate day with medal count currently at six
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: India's campaign concludes on penultimate day with medal count currently at six

Firstpost  

India’s campaign concluded with wrestler Reetika Hooda’s quarter-final exit in the women’s 76kg event and golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar finishing tied-29th and tied-49th respectively on Saturday. India’s campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics officially concluded on Saturday, the penultimate day of competitions, with Reetika Hooda bowing out of the women’s 76 kg wrestling event with a quarter-final defeat …

India's Paris Olympics 2024 Campaign Ends With Six Medals As Reetika Hooda Faces Defeat In Wrestling QF
4 months, 1 week ago

India's Paris Olympics 2024 Campaign Ends With Six Medals As Reetika Hooda Faces Defeat In Wrestling QF

ABP News  

India concluded their Paris Olympics 2024 campaign when Reetika Hooda lost to top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the women's 76 kg freestyle wrestling quarterfinals on August 10. India's medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024 features Manu Bhaker winning bronze in the 10m Air Pistol and also in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh. …

India's Day 15 Results At Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

India's Day 15 Results At Paris Olympics 2024

ABP News  

India faced another blow in women's wrestling as Reetika Hooda was defeated by top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the quarterfinal of the women's 76 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 10. ALSO ON ABP Live | ‘Don’t Forget What Vinesh Phogat Has Done’: Neeraj Chopra's Plea Ahead Of Silver Medal Verdict - WATCH …

How Reetika Hooda Can Still Win Bronze Medal Despite Quarterfinal Loss At Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

How Reetika Hooda Can Still Win Bronze Medal Despite Quarterfinal Loss At Paris Olympics 2024

ABP News  

Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda was defeated 1-1 on technical criteria by top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the quarterfinal of the women’s 76kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 10. How Can Reetika Hooda Still Win Bronze Medal In Olympics wrestling, there are two bronze medals awarded to the participants. For the women’s 76kg category, …

Reetika Hooda wins her opening bout in 76kg wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Reetika Hooda wins her opening bout in 76kg wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024

India TV News  

Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda kicked off her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with an easy 12-2 win in the opening round of the women's freestyle 76 kg category on Saturday. She defeated Hungary's Bernadett Nagy, the two-time European champion with a dominant performance and will next face the world no.1 Aiperi Medet Kyzy in the quarter-final round later on Saturday. The …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 14: Aman Sehrawat Clinches Wrestling Bronze- Full List Of India Results On August 9
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 14: Aman Sehrawat Clinches Wrestling Bronze- Full List Of India Results On August 9

ABP News  

Paris Olympics, Day 14: India managed to add another medal to their tally on Day 14 of the Paris Olympics 2024. It was the Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat who was in action in the bronze medal match of the Men's 57 Kg category and he rose to the occasion to keep the trend of at least one medal coming from …

From leading protests to Olympic heartbreak: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s remarkable journey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

From leading protests to Olympic heartbreak: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s remarkable journey

The Independent  

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Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from gold medal bout at Paris Olympics: 10 questions and 10 answers by Viren Rasquinha
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from gold medal bout at Paris Olympics: 10 questions and 10 answers by Viren Rasquinha

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian hockey team captain Viren Rasquinha issued a personal statement on Thursday after seasoned wrestler Vinesh Phogat bid adieu to her international wrestling career. A day after showcasing her career-best performance at the grandest stage, the 29-year-old was disqualified for being 100gm overweight in the build-up to her 50kg category gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh Phogat …

'My heart goes out to her': Paris Olympics wrestling gold medallist sympathises with Vinesh Phogat
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'My heart goes out to her': Paris Olympics wrestling gold medallist sympathises with Vinesh Phogat

Firstpost  

Sarah Hildebrandt won the gold medal in women’s 50kg wrestling category after beating Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, and not the disqualified Vinesh Phogat. AP In a chaotic moment for wrestling following Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics for being 100 grams over the weight limit, Sarah Hildebrandt found herself in an emotional whirlwind. I was like, ‘Oh, this is …

How did India perform on Day 12 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification will stand: World wrestling chief
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification will stand: World wrestling chief

Hindustan Times  

The global body for wrestling, United World Wrestling's chief Nenad Lalovic, said nothing could be done about Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics. India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification won't be revoked: UWW chief The Wrestling Federation of India had filed an appeal with the global governing body United World Wrestling to …

Vinesh Phogat’s setback at Olympics: President Murmu, VP Dhankhar send powerful messages of support
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat’s setback at Olympics: President Murmu, VP Dhankhar send powerful messages of support

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the shocking disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat just hours before the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed their support and admiration for the athlete. India's Vinesh Phogat reacts after the round of 16 of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling match against Japan's Yui Susaki, …

India’s Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

What is weigh-in wrestling that disqualified Vinesh Phogat and cost India a historic Olympic medal?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What is weigh-in wrestling that disqualified Vinesh Phogat and cost India a historic Olympic medal?

Hindustan Times  

In the cruellest turn of events hours before her historic gold medal bout, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics 2024 after she was found overweight on the morning of the event. According to international wrestling competition rules reserved by the parent body, United World Wrestling, if a wrestler fails …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris 2024 ahead of wrestling final, to miss Olympic medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris 2024 ahead of wrestling final, to miss Olympic medal

India TV News  

Paris Olympics 2024 has brought a Wednesday morning shocker for the Indian contingent and the fans as after confirming at least a Silver medal, wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the tournament. Phogat, who was set to fight in the Gold medal match bout against USA's Sarah Hilderbrandt, will now miss the medal after being found 100gms roughly overweight …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified, Cuba's Lopez to fight for Gold: Olympic body confirms
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified, Cuba's Lopez to fight for Gold: Olympic body confirms

India Today  

Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, who lost to Vinesh Phogat in the semi-final, will contest the gold medal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday after the Indian was disqualified. This disqualification marks a heartbreaking reversal for Vinesh, who had made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in her category. The United …

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: From getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner, the greatest comeback story
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: From getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner, the greatest comeback story

Hindustan Times  

Blood, sweat and tears - Vinesh Phogat had already endured a lot before the seasoned wrestler punched her tickets for the Paris Olympics. Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik address a news conference as they take part in a sit-in protest April 2023 Vinesh had to alter her training plans in Sweden for the Asian Games and …

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Final, Beats Yusneylys Guzman 5-0
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Final, Beats Yusneylys Guzman 5-0

ABP News  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat beat Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman 5-0 in the Women's Freestyle 50kg Semifinal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 6 to become the first Indian Woman wrestler to reach Olympic final. Earlier, Phogat pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Paris Olympics on August 6, by defeating reigning champion Yui Susaki of Japan. READ HERE …

India’s Vinesh Phogat stuns Olympic 50KG wrestling champion Susaki in Paris Games opener
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Vinesh Phogat stuns Olympic 50KG wrestling champion Susaki in Paris Games opener

Associated Press  

PARIS — India’s Vinesh Phogat stunned four-time world and defending Olympic champion Yui Susaki of Japan with a late takedown to claim a 3-2 decision in their opening match in the 50-kilogram division at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Susaki, the seemingly unbeatable top seed in Paris, won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago without conceding …

India’s Dahiya loses 7-point lead after injury, drops women’s wrestling quarterfinal to North Korean
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Dahiya loses 7-point lead after injury, drops women’s wrestling quarterfinal to North Korean

Associated Press  

PARIS — India’s Nisha Dahiya had just taken an 8-1 lead in her 68-kilogram Olympic quarterfinal against North Korea’s Pak Sol-gum before a series of arm and hand injuries became too much to overcome. With 12 seconds remaining, Dahiya’s right shoulder was attended to during yet another stoppage. After the 18-year-old Pak’s arm was raised and Dahiya slowly walked towards …

Nisha Dahiya to kickstart India's wrestling campaign at Paris Olympics 2024; enormous challenge awaits Vinesh Phogat
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nisha Dahiya to kickstart India's wrestling campaign at Paris Olympics 2024; enormous challenge awaits Vinesh Phogat

Hindustan Times  

India is all set to begin their campaign in wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday at the Champ de Mars Arena in the French capital. India's wrestling campaign at Paris Olympics 2024 starts on Monday Who are India's representatives in wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Aman, who replaced Ravi Dahiya in the category, will be one of …

Paris 2024: Five things to watch out for on Day 10
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Five things to watch out for on Day 10

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India will have the chance to win another medal today in the Paris Olympics as Lakshya Sen takes on friend Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the men’s singles bronze medal playoff. Time: 6PM Table tennis Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath will have the chance to break more records in table tennis as women’s team action …

How did India perform on Day 4 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How did India perform on Day 4 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results

Hindustan Times  

Day 4 witnessed Indian shooter Manu Bhaker scripting history by becoming the first Indian woman to win multiple Olympic medals in a single edition. Bhaker, who won bronze in 10 air pistol women's singles event, teamed up with Sarabjot Singh to bring another bronze medal for India in 10m air pistol mixed team event. Shooter Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh …

India’s fourth place finishes at Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s fourth place finishes at Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Indian shooter Arjun Babuta suffered a heartbreak as he ended fourth in the men’s 10m air rifle final, beginning the list of heartbreaks Indian sports persons suffered at the Paris Olympics. Abhinav Bindra – Rio de Janeiro 2016: Having clinched the men’s 10m air rifle gold to become India’s first individual Olympic champion eight years ago, Bindra finished fourth best …

Sakshi Malik proud to inspire girls in 'male sport' wrestling after Rio heist
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sakshi Malik proud to inspire girls in 'male sport' wrestling after Rio heist

India Today  

Sakshi Malik recalled the times when she became the first Indian woman to win a medal in wrestling at the Olympics. Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates Kaori Icho from Japan won the gold medal while Valeria Koblova from Russia bagged silver. Paris Olympics 2024 Full Coverage Sakshi Malik oozes pride Sakshi, who retired from wrestling last year in …

India’s first qualifier in Olympic wrestling heavy weight Reetika Hooda’s fitness regime
5 months ago

India’s first qualifier in Olympic wrestling heavy weight Reetika Hooda’s fitness regime

The Hindu  

Going through the painful and energy-sucking process of weight-cutting is a nightmare for wrestlers but Reetika Hooda did not have to worry about it. But Reetika's team ensures that she takes additional small meals to gain strength, and chicken was added to the meal plan, defying the family tradition. She not only succeeded, but pushed out established wrestlers like Kiran …

Indian sports wrap, July 9: Pawan selected as jury member at Paris Olympics, India women loses 1-2 to Myanmar
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, July 9: Pawan selected as jury member at Paris Olympics, India women loses 1-2 to Myanmar

The Hindu  

SHOOTING Pawan Singh selected as jury member for shooting sport at Paris Olympics Pawan Singh, an official of the National Rifle Association of India, has been selected as one of the jury members for shooting sport at the Paris Olympic Games, beginning on July 26. - Team Sportstar KABADDI Bengal Warriors Announce New Coaching Staff for Season 11 of PKL …

World Cup Stage-3: Dhiraj, Bhakat reach semifinals in individual events
6 months ago

World Cup Stage-3: Dhiraj, Bhakat reach semifinals in individual events

The Hindu  

B. Dhiraj and Ankita Bhakat remained in the medal hunt after reaching the men’s and women’s individual recurve events semifinals, respectively, in the Archery World Cup Stage-3 in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday. Dhiraj beat Bangladesh’s Mohammed Sagor Islam 6-0, Indonesia’s Riau Salsabilla 7-1, Colombia’s Santiago Arango 6-4, and Germany’s Jonathon Vetter 7-3 to set up a semifinal clash with Korea’s …

India TV Sports Wrap on May 13: Today's top 10 trending news stories
7 months, 1 week ago

India TV Sports Wrap on May 13: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat the Delhi Capitals by 47 runs to stay in the hunt for the playoffs in the 2024 edition of the IPL while Chennai Super Kings beat the Rajasthan Royals in the first game of the double-header on Sunday, May 12. On the other hand, in Dublin, Pakistan beat Ireland by seven wickets to level the three-match …

Aman only male Indian wrestler in Paris Olympics as Jaideep, Sujeet bow out of Qualifiers
7 months, 1 week ago

Aman only male Indian wrestler in Paris Olympics as Jaideep, Sujeet bow out of Qualifiers

The Hindu  

Sujeet Kalkal and Jaideep Ahlawat resisted their respective rivals well at the World Qualifiers on Sunday but could not add more quotas to India’s kitty for the Paris Olympics, where the country will have only one male wrestler in Aman Sehrawat presenting his challenge. In his crucial 65kg bronze medal contest, Sujeet matched USA’s Zain Allen Retherford in terms of …

Aman secures India’s first Paris 2024 Olympic quota in men’s wrestling, Deepak Punia eliminated
7 months, 1 week ago

Aman secures India’s first Paris 2024 Olympic quota in men’s wrestling, Deepak Punia eliminated

The Hindu  

Aman Sehrawat lived up to the high expectations by locking the Paris Olympics quota in the men’s freestyle 57kg category but Deepak Punia was eliminated from the qualification race following his crushing first-round defeat at the World Qualifiers, here on Saturday. He is first Indian male wrestler to secure berth for Paris Games, saving the country from embarrassment of no …

Nisha Dahiya clinches India's fifth Olympic quota in wrestling during Istanbul qualifiers
7 months, 1 week 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, May 9: Diksha set for landmark 100th start on LET
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, May 9: Diksha set for landmark 100th start on LET

The Hindu  

GOLF Diksha set for landmark 100th start on LET Diksha Dagar will become the first Indian woman golfer to play 100 events on the Ladies European Tour when she tees up at the Aramco Team Series Korea, her first appearance in the series. National table tennis champion G. Sathiyan said “this tournament will encourage young talents and help grow them.” …

Indian sports wrap, April 29: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit confirm medals at Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championship
7 months, 3 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 …

Vinesh’s defiance of body, mind and time
8 months ago

Vinesh’s defiance of body, mind and time

Hindustan Times  

There were some, not least in the former Wrestling Federation of India administration, who believed Vinesh Phogat’s career as a wrestler was over. After battling obstacles from body and mind while taking on the might of the powerful, Vinesh secured the 50-kg quota spot for India in the Paris Olympics by dominating her way into the final of the Asian …

Vinesh, Anshu and Reetika earn three Olympic quota places - The Hindu
8 months ago

Vinesh, Anshu and Reetika earn three Olympic quota places - The Hindu

The Hindu  

April 20, 2024 08:51 pm | Updated 08:52 pm IST Indian women wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik and Reetika, earned three quota places in the Asian Olympic Games qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Saturday. Vinesh defeated South Korea’s Miran Cheon 10-0, pinned Cambodia’s Samnang Dit before recording a 10-0 victory over up-and-coming Kazakh Laura Ganikyzy in the semifinals. Anshu, a …

Vinesh wins a mega battle, secures quota spot for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

Vinesh wins a mega battle, secures quota spot for Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Nineteen months after she last appeared in an international competition, six years after she last competed in the 50kg class at international level, a little over a year after she emerged as a prominent face of the wrestlers' protest against the then Wrestling Federation of India president, and a little over a month after she appeared in two weight classes …

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas for India
8 months ago

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

The Hindu  

Making a strong comeback to international arena after leading a prolonged protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat locked Paris Olympics quota in women’s 50kg category with a strong show at the Asian Olympic Qualifier, in Bishkek on April 20. Also punching their tickets to the Paris Olympics were Anshu Malik and U23 …

Day to forget for India at wrestling Olympic qualifiers
8 months ago

Day to forget for India at wrestling Olympic qualifiers

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: It was never going to be easy given the way the sport has been managed in the past one-and-a-half-year but expectations were still high from the Indian wrestlers. But this time, blame it on lack of proper coordination and management in the absence of recognised wrestling body, they failed to win a single quota for Paris Games as four …

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

Wrestlers Deepak, Sujeet stuck in Dubai, in race against time to reach Bishkek
8 months ago

Wrestlers Deepak, Sujeet stuck in Dubai, in race against time to reach Bishkek

Hindustan Times  

Wrestlers Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalkal are stranded at Dubai International Airport owing to a spate of flight cancellations triggered by unprecedented rains in the Emirates. File picture of Deepak Punia The wrestlers, along with Punia's coach Kamal Malikov and physiotherapist Shubham Gupta, arrived in Dubai from Dagestan in Russia -- where they had a two-week training stint starting April …

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