'Ravi Dahiya's Victory Has Washed Away What Sushil Kumar Did to Chhatrasal Stadium'
3 years, 5 months ago

'Ravi Dahiya's Victory Has Washed Away What Sushil Kumar Did to Chhatrasal Stadium'

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Chhatrasal Stadium, which was recently the scene of the crime to one of the most sensational murders in Delhi, was on Thursday once again full of pride and glory when Ravi Dahiya, a disciple to this stadium, won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The coaches, co-wrestlers and even the caretakers at the stadium believe Dahiya’s victory has washed away the blot that the killing of Sagar Dhankad, one of the wrestlers from the stadium, had brought to its name. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS – INDIA vs GREAT BRITAIN HOCKEY MATCH | FULL COVERAGE | INDIA IN FOCUS | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | MEDALS TALLY | PHOTOS | OFF THE FIELD | EBOOK On Thursday, soon as it was decided that Dahiya is bringing home silver, celebrations began in the wrestling arena of the stadium, ironically, just at a stone’s throw from the spot where Dhankad had succumbed. pic.twitter.com/gBHTYUFuUx — Anvit Srivastava August 5, 2021 One of the stadium’s coaches, who wished not to be named, said Sushil Kunar had joined the stadium in 1994. The wrestlers from this stadium will continue to bring glory to its name and to our coaches,” said one of them, who stays at the stadium in the room close to where Kumar lived.

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Chhatrasal Stadium Case: Delhi Court Frames Murder Charges Against Wrestler Sushil Kumar
2 years, 3 months ago

Chhatrasal Stadium Case: Delhi Court Frames Murder Charges Against Wrestler Sushil Kumar

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Wednesday framed charges against wrestler Sushil Kumar and 17 other accused for the murder of 27-year-old former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar in May 2021.Additional Sessions Judge Shivaji Anand of Rohini Courts also framed charges under Section 307 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code against the accused for causing injuries to one of the …

Tokyo Olympics: Ravi Dahiya brings hope back to Chhatrasal Stadium
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Ravi Dahiya brings hope back to Chhatrasal Stadium

India TV News  

Scores of budding wrestlers on barefoot tiptoed onto the mat of the main training hall of the Chhatrasal Stadium on late Thursday afternoon. With Ravi Kumar Dahiya's gold medal bout set to start any moment, the young grapplers were finding it hard to hold their enthusiasm. However, when Ravi ultimately had to settle for a silver medal after a fight …

Tokyo 2020: Former coaches laud Ravi Kumar Dahiya's dedication
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Former coaches laud Ravi Kumar Dahiya's dedication

The Hindu  

For his life dedicated to wrestling, Ravi Kumar Dahiya has been rewarded well by destiny, feel two coaches who have contributed in shaping the career of the Tokyo Olympic men's 57kg freestyle silver medallist during his formative years at the Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi. Coaches Ramphal Mann and Virender Kumar, who have seen the gradual progress of Dahiya from being …

Chhatrasal Stadium Murder: Ukranian Woman is the 'Key' to Sushil Kumar’s Case
3 years, 7 months ago

Chhatrasal Stadium Murder: Ukranian Woman is the 'Key' to Sushil Kumar’s Case

News 18  

Police investigating the homicide of wrestler Sagar Dhankar are hinting at the involvement of a Ukrainian woman. According to the cops, the woman appears to be the main point of rivalry between Dhankad and the jailed Olympian, Sushil Kumar. Woman’s whereabouts have been shrouded and she allegedly used to frequently visit Sushil’s flat in Model Town. Where Sonu got Dhankad’s …

Chhatrasal Stadium Brawl: Delhi Police makes two more arrests
3 years, 7 months ago

Chhatrasal Stadium Brawl: Delhi Police makes two more arrests

India TV News  

The Delhi Police has arrested two more people in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl in which one wrestler died and his two friends were injured, officials said on Friday. On Wednesday morning, police had said four associates of Kumar, who were involved in the alleged property dispute case that led to the death of the 23-year-old wrestler Sagar, were …

Chhatrasal Stadium Brawl: Another Wrestler Nabbed for Sagar Dhankar Murder
3 years, 7 months ago

Chhatrasal Stadium Brawl: Another Wrestler Nabbed for Sagar Dhankar Murder

News 18  

Delhi Police has arrested one more wrestler, Rohit, involved in the May 4 Chhatrasal Stadium brawl that led to the death of Sagar Dhankar, sources said on Friday. According to Delhi Police Crime Branch sources, Rohit was arrested after his role in the murder of Dhankar came to the fore. With this arrest, now there are eight people, including star …

Indian Wrestling's Image Has Been Tarnished Due to Accusations Against Sushil Kumar: WFI
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Wrestling's Image Has Been Tarnished Due to Accusations Against Sushil Kumar: WFI

News 18  

At the peak of his prowess, Sushil Kumar single-handedly lifted Indian wrestling to unprecedented heights but as police looks for him in relation to a murder case, the sport’s image has taken as much a beating as that of the trailblazing grappler. The achievement had a tremendous impact as Indian wrestling witnessed the rise of Yogeshwar Dutt, Geeta and Babita …

Wrestler killed in fight at Chhatrasal Stadium
3 years, 8 months ago

Wrestler killed in fight at Chhatrasal Stadium

The Hindu  

A 24-year-old wrestler was killed after he was allegedly assaulted by other wrestlers inside Chhatrasal Stadium in the northern part of the national capital, police said on Wednesday. A senior police officer confirmed that multiple Olympic medal winning wrestler Sushil Kumar has been mentioned in the FIR. According to police, they received information regarding a fight followed by firing between …

Wrestler dies after brawl at Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium complex
3 years, 8 months ago

Wrestler dies after brawl at Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium complex

The Hindu  

A 23-year-old wrestler died and his two friends were injured after they were allegedly assaulted by other wrestlers inside the Chhatrasal Stadium complex in north Delhi, police said on Wednesday. The police said that on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, an information regarding firing inside the Chhatrasal Stadium was received at Model Town police station. During inspection, one …

World Wrestling Championships 2019: 'My real journey has just begun', says bronze medallist Ravi Dahiya after booking ticket to Tokyo
5 years, 3 months ago

World Wrestling Championships 2019: 'My real journey has just begun', says bronze medallist Ravi Dahiya after booking ticket to Tokyo

Firstpost  

Ravi has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after knocking off some established global stars in the 57kg but hardly shows any emotion. If anyone doubted his potential, he showed his mettle at the Pro Wrestling League when he beat U-23 European champion and also Sandeep Tomar, who literally owned the 57kg category before Dahiya’s rise. Dahiya is a product of …

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