Sushil's Fall From Grace, Olympics Salvaged, Emergence of Anshu: Indian Wrestling's 2021
3 years ago

Sushil's Fall From Grace, Olympics Salvaged, Emergence of Anshu: Indian Wrestling's 2021

News 18  

Sushil Kumar’s sensational fall from grace was a body blow to Indian wrestling’s reputation but the breathtaking rise of Ravi Dahiya at the Olympics along with Bajrang Punia’s expected success at the Tokyo Games prevented the sport from falling into a dark abyss in the year 2021. If it brought mental trauma for Vinesh Phogat, whose Olympic dream lay shattered once again, the year also propped up a new star for Indian wrestling in Anshu Malik who entered the history books as the first ever Indian woman to reach the World Championship final. When he was preparing himself for one last hurrah at the Tokyo Games, Sushil – a doyen of Indian wrestling – found himself lodged in Tihar Jail after being charge-sheeted in the murder case of a fellow wrestler, Sagar Dhankar. The way the 38-year old Sushil, the only Indian wrestler to have won two Olympic medals and a world title, played hide and seek with the police before being arrested, sort of exposed the seedy underbelly of Indian wrestling.

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Senior National Wrestling Championship 2024: Top wrestlers absent amid WFI controversy
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Rising Stars Shine at U-23 Worlds: India Makes Waves in 57kg and 65kg
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rising Stars Shine at U-23 Worlds: India Makes Waves in 57kg and 65kg

Hindustan Times  

Indian wrestling shines at the under-23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania. Chirag Chikara and Sujeet Kalkal secured two medals, showcasing the depth and talent of the Indian wrestling team. Chirag's title in the 57kg weight division underlines the strength of the Indian contingent in this weight class. Sujeet's bronze medal in the 65kg weight division is a testament to his …

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 …

How did India perform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Wrestling stars of Tokyo bundled out in selection trials for Paris Olympic qualifiers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrestling stars of Tokyo bundled out in selection trials for Paris Olympic qualifiers

The Hindu  

On Sunday morning, ahead of the trials to select the Indian wrestling squad for the Asian Olympic qualifiers, Aman Sehrawat clicked ‘play’ on a video he has religiously watched for the last year and a half. The 20-year-old was going into the trials as one of India’s top prospects in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling category – he has a …

Indian wrestling in 2024: Some see a beacon of hope, others a smokescreen
11 months ago

Indian wrestling in 2024: Some see a beacon of hope, others a smokescreen

The Hindu  

Indian wrestling had a disappointing season in 2023 and is looking to bounce back in the Olympic year. Esteemed wrestlers like four-time World medallist Bajrang, two-time World medallist Vinesh Phogat, and the sole Indian women’s wrestling Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik took to the streets, levelling serious allegations of sexual misconduct against the then Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan …

Wrestling at Asian Games 2023 review: Silver medal for Deepak Punia, the silver lining for India at Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Wrestling at Asian Games 2023 review: Silver medal for Deepak Punia, the silver lining for India at Hangzhou

The Hindu  

About two-and-a-half minutes into the second round of the men’s 86kg freestyle wrestling final at the Asian Games, Deepak Punia was taken down for what would be the final time by Hassan Yazdani of Iran. READ: Asian Games 2023: Deepak Punia bags silver to salvage some of India’s reputation in wrestling at Hangzhou Not being able to compete in overseas …

Asian Games 2023: Antim Panghal lives up to the hype after grabbing bronze; India wins second wrestling medal
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Antim Panghal lives up to the hype after grabbing bronze; India wins second wrestling medal

The Hindu  

Antim Panghal went into the Asian Games as one of India’s biggest medal hopefuls, and she fulfilled the hype, winning bronze in the 53kg for only India’s second medal in wrestling here on Thursday. That win stretched Akari’s winning streak to an incredible 128 matches – which remains unbeaten as she went on to win 10-0 against 2020 Olympic silver …

Asian Games: Indian wrestling seeks a reset in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Indian wrestling seeks a reset in Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

Even by its volatile standards, Indian wrestling is enduring a tumultuous phase. Resigned nods and sly smirks are how Indian wrestlers and officials — those in the Indian Olympic Association ’s ad-hoc committee running the sport or officials of the erstwhile Wrestling Federation of India — react each time the present and future of Indian wrestling is brought up. The …

Off-side: Unwarranted and avoidable behaviour by Harmanpreet
1 year, 4 months ago

Off-side: Unwarranted and avoidable behaviour by Harmanpreet

The Hindu  

In the recent fortnight, Indian sport has found itself mired in a whirlwind of controversies. Indian wrestling — the second most successful sport for the country at the Olympics with seven medals — is witnessing discontent around the selection process for the Asian Games. Exemptions from trials are traditionally offered by the WFI to those who have clinched World Championship …

Wrestling trials for Asian Games: Upsets galore show past has little influence on the present
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrestling trials for Asian Games: Upsets galore show past has little influence on the present

The Hindu  

If there’s anything to be learned following the conclusion of the two-day-long selection trials to pick the Indian wrestling team for the Asian Games on Sunday, it’s that past results don’t necessarily correlate to current performance. With a remarkable number of upsets, the most stunning of which was the shock exit of Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya, who was pinned …

Asian Games 2023, Indian wrestling team: Ravi Dahiya fails to make the cut
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2023, Indian wrestling team: Ravi Dahiya fails to make the cut

The Hindu  

Olympic wrestling silver medallist Ravi Dahiya’s pursuit for a spot in the Asian Games squad ended prematurely after he was knocked out of the trials by the unheralded Atish Todkar, in a 57kg bout at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. READ |Antim Panghal wins trials, loses case to go to Asian Games This was Dahiya’s first outing …

Jyothi, Ajay and Abdulla strike gold in Asian Athletics Championships
1 year, 5 months ago

Jyothi, Ajay and Abdulla strike gold in Asian Athletics Championships

The Hindu  

Ajay Kumar Saroj was caught in a box for a good part of the men’s 1500m final at the 25 th Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok on Thursday. READ | Jyothi Yarraji: No hurdle too big for Indian athletics’ new sensation “Towards the end, I knew the athletes ahead of me were getting tired and I was able to focus …

Athletics 2022: Historic Show by Neeraj Chopra and CWG Stars but Dope Cases Shame India
2 years ago

Athletics 2022: Historic Show by Neeraj Chopra and CWG Stars but Dope Cases Shame India

News 18  

Neeraj Chopra continued to conjure up history-scripting performances, inspiring the likes of Avinash Sable and Murali Sreeshankar in their quest for global success, but the age-old dope menace raised its ugly head again and shamed the nation at the global stage. At least six top Indian athletes were caught for using banned drugs and the run-up to the Birmingham Commonwealth …

India's Performance at World Wrestling Championships Wasn't up to Mark, Admits WFI Official
2 years, 3 months ago

India's Performance at World Wrestling Championships Wasn't up to Mark, Admits WFI Official

News 18  

After a stunning show in Commonwealth Games, Indian wrestlers failed to continue the momentum at the World Championships, bagging just two bronze medals despite fielding a strong 30-member delegation in the major event. Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat managed to save India’s blushes with bronze medals, but the rest fell like ninepins. A Wrestling Federation of India official, while speaking …

India’s wrestling momentum takes a hit at world championships, and the silver lining
2 years, 3 months ago

India’s wrestling momentum takes a hit at world championships, and the silver lining

The Hindu  

India’s campaign at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships ended on a high note with Bajrang Punia beating Sebastian Rivera to win the fourth World Championship medal of his career. Panghal would lose to Vinesh Phogat at the selection trials and would go on to compete at the World Championships, where the gold medal was won by USA’s Dominique Parrish. Unfamiliar …

World Wrestling Championships 2022: Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang Punia among prime medal contenders; Naveen grapples for bronze
2 years, 3 months ago

World Wrestling Championships 2022: Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang Punia among prime medal contenders; Naveen grapples for bronze

Firstpost  

Star male wrestlers Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Bajrang Punia will be vying to add to India’s medal tally at the World Wrestling Championships 2022 in Belgrade. A day after Indian women wrestlers folded their World Wrestling Championships 2022 campaign with a solitary bronze medal through Vinesh Phogat, star men wrestlers Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Bajrang Punia will be vying to …

India at Commonwealth Games 2022: Wrestling performance review
2 years, 4 months ago

India at Commonwealth Games 2022: Wrestling performance review

The Hindu  

The increase in the gold medal count at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games should hearten the Indian wrestling contingent even though there were depleted fields in a few weight categories. While Olympic silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya cruised to his maiden gold, Worlds and Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia overcame a lean patch to clinch his second successive gold. His final match …

India's girls end Japanese dominance in U-17 wrestling — why this is important
2 years, 5 months ago

India's girls end Japanese dominance in U-17 wrestling — why this is important

The Hindu  

While it might not have made the headlines back home, a week ago the Indian women’s wrestling team pulled off its best performance at the Asian cadet championships, winning eight out of 10 gold medals on offer at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. When he first took the Indian team to the Asian cadet championships five years ago, the Japanese girls won six …

Asian Wrestling Championships: Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins gold; Bajrang Punia, Gourav Balian clinch silver
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championships: Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins gold; Bajrang Punia, Gourav Balian clinch silver

Firstpost  

Ravi Dahiya, the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, conceded early lead in all his bouts, but as is his wont, bounced back in tremendous fashion to outsmart his rivals in the men’s freestyle event. Ulaanbaatar: Ravi Dahiya’s physical prowess and superior tactical acumen was on show yet again as he became the first Indian wrestler to win three gold medals at …

Asian Wrestling Championship: Ravi Dahiya Grabs Gold, Struggling Bajrang Punia Settles for Silver, Gourav Balian Impressive in 2nd Place Finish
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championship: Ravi Dahiya Grabs Gold, Struggling Bajrang Punia Settles for Silver, Gourav Balian Impressive in 2nd Place Finish

News 18  

Ravi Dahiya’s physical prowess and superior tactical acumen were on show yet again as he became the first Indian wrestler to win three gold medals at the Asian Championship but Bajrang Punia struggled badly on his return to action even as he grabbed a silver. The 24-year-old Ravi Dahiya conceded an early lead in all his bouts, but he bounced …

Asian Wrestling Championships: Ravi Dahiya wins gold; silver for Bajrang and Gourav
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championships: Ravi Dahiya wins gold; silver for Bajrang and Gourav

The Hindu  

Olympic silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya became the first Indian wrestler to claim three successive gold medals in the Asian wrestling championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Saturday. Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and Gourav Baliyan took silver medals, while Naveen and Satyawart Kadian picked up bronze as India collected five medals on day one of men's freestyle bouts. '20 New …

Asian Wrestling Championships: Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang Punia to fight for gold; Gourav Baliyan also reaches final
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championships: Ravi Dahiya, Bajrang Punia to fight for gold; Gourav Baliyan also reaches final

Firstpost  

India have so far won 10 medals, including two silver, in the continental championship. Ulaanbaatar : Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya was his usual dominant self, Bajrang Punia did not have to struggle much while Gourav Baliyan was impressive in his campaign as the three Indians kept themselves in the reckoning for gold medals at the Asian Championship, on …

Asian Wrestling Championships: Ravi Dahia, Bajrang Punia, Gourav Baliyan enter finals
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championships: Ravi Dahia, Bajrang Punia, Gourav Baliyan enter finals

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya was his usual dominant self, Bajrang Punia did not have to struggle much while Gourav Baliyan was impressive in his campaign as the three Indians kept themselves in the reckoning for gold medals at the Asian Championship, here on Saturday. Ravi, who hails from Nahri village in Sonepat, yet again showed his immense physical …

Asian Wrestling Championships: Anshu Malik, Radhika win silver; bronze for Manisha
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championships: Anshu Malik, Radhika win silver; bronze for Manisha

The Hindu  

Indian women wrestlers picked up two silver medals and a bronze in the Asian wrestling championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Friday. World championships silver medallist Anshu and Radhika claimed silver medals, while Manisha bagged a bronze as the Indian women totaled five medals. Later, she defeated Uzbekistan's Ariukhan Jumabaeva 'by fall', former World under-23 silver medallist Purevsuren Ulziisaikhan of Mongolia …

Asian Wrestling Championship: Harpreet Singh, Sachin Sahrawat Add Two More Bronze to Tally, India's GR Contingent Ends With Five Medals
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championship: Harpreet Singh, Sachin Sahrawat Add Two More Bronze to Tally, India's GR Contingent Ends With Five Medals

News 18  

Sachin Sahrawat and Harpreet Singh grabbed bronze medals on Wednesday as India’s Greco Roman contingent cherished its second-best show at the Asian Championship with five medals. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Competing in the 67kg category, Sachin dominated the bronze play-off, winning by fall against Uzbekistan’s Mahmud …

Asian Wrestling Championship: India's Greco Roman Wrestlers Win 3 Bronze on Opening Day
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championship: India's Greco Roman Wrestlers Win 3 Bronze on Opening Day

News 18  

On a memorable day for India at the Asian Wrestling Championship, three of the five Greco Roman grapplers in action, including Sunil Kumar, won bronze medals, on Tuesday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE This is the second time that Sunil has earned a podium finish at the …

Wrestler Ravi Dahiya: A day in his life after Tokyo success
3 years ago

Wrestler Ravi Dahiya: A day in his life after Tokyo success

The Hindu  

When in Ravi Kumar Dahiya’s world, be prepared to go easy with the volley of questions. “That’s not important at the moment.” Accolades are pouring in for Ravi and many want a piece of him. “I have to stop at some point and return to my world.” It’s a fine balancing act that Ravi’s minders have to perform. That is …

Wrestling World Championships: Anshu Malik Takes Silver After Losing in Final
3 years, 2 months ago

Wrestling World Championships: Anshu Malik Takes Silver After Losing in Final

News 18  

India will have to wait for its first woman world champion in wrestling as Anshu Malik settled for a silver medal after losing her 57kg final to 2016 Olympic champion Helen Lousie Maroulis but Sarita Mor grabbed her maiden medal at the big stage by winning the 59kg bronze in Oslo on Thursday. Coming into the match after becoming India’s …

Anshu Malik wins silver at World Wrestling Championships, scripts history
3 years, 2 months ago

Anshu Malik wins silver at World Wrestling Championships, scripts history

The Hindu  

Anshu Malik won the silver medal at the World wrestling championships in Oslo, Norway on Thursday, thereby etching her name in history books by becoming the first Indian woman to achieve the feat. In an exemplary exhibition of grit and courage, Anshu scripted history at the World wrestling championships despite picking up an ankle injury in the quarterfinals and nursing …

Wrestling World Championships: Anshu Creates History, Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler to Reach Final
3 years, 2 months ago

Wrestling World Championships: Anshu Creates History, Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler to Reach Final

News 18  

Anshu Malik on Wednesday created history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the World Championship final when she outclassed junior European champion Solomiia Vynnyk but Sarita Mor lost her semifinal and will fight for a bronze. Seasoned Sarita Mor shocked defending champion Linda Morais 8-2 in her opening bout and beat Germany’s Sandra Paruszewski 3-1 in the …

Wrestling World Championships: Anshu Malik scripts history as 1st Indian woman to make final
3 years, 2 months ago

Wrestling World Championships: Anshu Malik scripts history as 1st Indian woman to make final

Firstpost  

Only five Indian women wrestlers have won medals at the Worlds and all of them — Alka Tomar, Geeta Phogat, Babita Phogat, Pooja Dhanda and Vinesh Phogat — have clinched bronze. Oslo: Anshu Malik on Wednesday created history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the World Championship final when she outclassed junior European champion Solomiia Vynnyk but …

Anshu Malik becomes first Indian woman to enter World Wrestling Championships final
3 years, 2 months ago

Anshu Malik becomes first Indian woman to enter World Wrestling Championships final

The Hindu  

Anshu Malik created history on Wednesday by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the World Championship final when she outclassed junior European champion Solomiia Vynnyk even as Sarita Mor lost her semifinal after shocking world champion and will fight for a bronze here. Meanwhile, Kiran won her repechage round against Turkey's Aysegul Ozbege in the morning session to …

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 …

Sushil Kumar Still the Best Wrestler in India, He Enlivened Wrestling: Bajrang Punia
3 years, 3 months ago

Sushil Kumar Still the Best Wrestler in India, He Enlivened Wrestling: Bajrang Punia

News 18  

Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia on Friday said he considered jailed wrestler Sushil Kumar still the best in the business as he “enlivened” the grappling sport by ending a 56-year wait for a medal at the Summer Games. “I do not consider anyone a better wrestler than Sushil Kumar in India…he enlivened wrestling after winning an Olympic medal in 2008 …

Sushil Kumar still the best wrestler in India: Bajrang Punia
3 years, 3 months ago

Sushil Kumar still the best wrestler in India: Bajrang Punia

India TV News  

Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia on Friday said he considered jailed wrestler Sushil Kumar still the best in the business as he "enlivened" the grappling sport by ending a 56-year wait for a wrestling medal at the Summer Games. "I do not consider anyone a better wrestler than Sushil Kumar in India.he enlivened wrestling after winning an Olympic medal in …

Yogeshwar Dutt Supports Vinesh Phogat: 'It Was Just Not Her Day' in Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

Yogeshwar Dutt Supports Vinesh Phogat: 'It Was Just Not Her Day' in Tokyo

News 18  

Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Friday came out in support of under-fire wrestler Vinesh Phogat, saying “it was just not her day”. The 23-year-old grappler is facing criticism from all quarters after failing to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, as she was India’s one of the best medal prospects. Hurt by the suspension, Vinesh wrote a column, …

Sushil Kumar Becomes 'Emotional' from Tihar Jail as He Watched Ravi Dahiya Get Silver at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Sushil Kumar Becomes 'Emotional' from Tihar Jail as He Watched Ravi Dahiya Get Silver at Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Maligned wrestler Sushil Kumar became ’emotional’ watching Ravi Dahiya’s men’s freestyle 57kg final at Delhi’s Tihar jail, according to reports. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS – LIVE | FULL COVERAGE | INDIA IN FOCUS | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | MEDALS TALLY | PHOTOS | OFF THE FIELD | EBOOK Dahiya, who had reached the final by beating Nurislam Sanayev of Kazakhstan with …

Tokyo Olympics | Ravi Dahiya does India proud with a silver
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Ravi Dahiya does India proud with a silver

The Hindu  

Ravi Kumar Dahiya finished with the silver medal after losing 7-4 to World champion Zaur Uguev of Russia in the keenly-fought men’s 57kg freestyle final on Thursday. Worlds silver medallist Deepak Punia went down fighting to San Marino’s Myles Amine 4-2 in an 86kg bronze medal match to end his campaign on a disappointing note. Ravi, a Worlds bronze medallist …

Tokyo 2020: You're a true warrior - Bajrang Punia leads wishes for Ravi Kumar after wrestling Silver
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: You're a true warrior - Bajrang Punia leads wishes for Ravi Kumar after wrestling Silver

India Today  

On his Olympic debut, Ravi Kumar Dahiya came up with a fine effort, finishing on the podium at the Tokyo Games. He went down to Russia's 2-time world champion Russian Olympic Committee's Uguev in the Men's 57kg Freestyle Gold medal match on Thursday but did not go down with a fight. Ravi Kumar went under the radar in the lead …

Tokyo Olympics: Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya bags 2nd silver medal for India after Mirabai Chanu
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya bags 2nd silver medal for India after Mirabai Chanu

India Today  

Ravi Kumar on Thursday became the second Indian wrestler to clinch an Olympic silver after losing his 57kg final to Russian two-time defending world champion Zavur Uguev. Ravi Kumar joined the legendary Sushil Kumar to become only the second Indian wrestler to win an Olympic silver. TOKYO 2020: Live Coverage of Day 13 Ravi is the fourth Indian male wrestler, …

Tokyo 2020: Sushil Kumar watched Ravi Dahiya's match from Tihar jail, got emotional
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Sushil Kumar watched Ravi Dahiya's match from Tihar jail, got emotional

India Today  

Ravi Kumar Dahiya established himself among Indian wrestling's elite by becoming the second grappler from the country to win silver at the Olympics. It has been nearly a decade since Sushil Kumar wrestled his way to silver at the 2012 London Olympics but, unlike Sushil, Ravi won his silver on his Olympic debut. On Thursday, as Ravi faced Russia's Zavur …

Ravi has promised to win gold, says wrestler’s granny
3 years, 4 months ago

Ravi has promised to win gold, says wrestler’s granny

Hindustan Times  

Diwali came early for the Dahiya household at Nahri village in Sonepat district of Haryana on Wednesday afternoon after Ravi Dahiya sensationally turned around the 57kg semi-final bout by pinning Kazakhstan’s Nurislam Sanayev to enter the finals. With the semi-final win, Ravi became the second Indian wrestler ever to enter the Olympics final after Sushil Kumar back in 2012 London …

Tokyo Olympics Wrestling: Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya Reaches Wrestling Final, Secures Silver Medal For The Country
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Wrestling: Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya Reaches Wrestling Final, Secures Silver Medal For The Country

ABP News  

Tokyo Olympics Wrestling: Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar advanced to the final of the Tokyo Olympics after defeating Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev in the semifinals of the men's freestyle 57kg category of the wrestling event on Wednesday. After Ravi Kumar Dahiya emerged victorious in the competition, all his family members and villagers in Sonepat, Haryana, cheered. Ravi Kumar Dahiya defeated Kazakhstan's Noorislam …

Wrestler Ravi Dahiya makes it to the final of Tokyo Olympics, silver medal assured
3 years, 4 months ago

Wrestler Ravi Dahiya makes it to the final of Tokyo Olympics, silver medal assured

Op India  

Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya has stormed into the finals of the wrestling event in the Tokyo Olympics 2021. Ravi Dahiya, who represented the country in the freestyle 57kg category, defeated Kazhakistan wrestler Nurislam Sanayev to enter the men’s freestyle 57kg wrestling finals. Ravi Dahiya came back from a 2-9 down point to pin his opponent Nurislam Sanayev of Kazakhstan …

Wrestler Ravi Kumar confirms India\'s fourth medal after reaching Olympic final
3 years, 4 months ago

Wrestler Ravi Kumar confirms India\'s fourth medal after reaching Olympic final

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Ravi Dahiya on Wednesday became only the second Indian wrestler to qualify for the gold medal clash at the Olympic Games when he sensationally turned around the 57kg semifinal by pinning Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev here. KD Jadhav had become India's first wrestler -- and the first individual Olympic medallist -- to win a bronze at the 1952 Helsinki Games. …

Tokyo Olympics: Ravi Kumar made 'very difficult' comeback look effortless, says WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Ravi Kumar made 'very difficult' comeback look effortless, says WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

India Today  

Wrestler Ravi Kumar looked effortless in his extraordinary comeback from 9-2 down against Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev in the 57kg men's freestyle semi-final, said Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Ravi became the first Indian wrestler since Sushil Kumar at the 2012 London Olympics to reach the final at the Olympics. Singh said that the WFI was always …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics: Kamalpreet re-ignites India’s medal dream in athletics
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Kamalpreet re-ignites India’s medal dream in athletics

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Tokyo Games, Kamalpreet Kaur’s father Kuldeep Singh said in an interview to the Olympic Channel how his daughter, as a young girl, would not eat for days if she did not win in age-group competitions. On Saturday morning, as Kuldeep worked in his farm as usual, his daughter was demonstrating her grit and high skill at the …

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