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 and shut the door on Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik. People had said that she is still at the cadet level but the consistent victories against Sakshi has boosted her confidence,” Sonam’s personal coach Ajmer Malik told PTI.

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Anshu Malik to take short break from wrestling after Paris Olympics disappointment
4 months, 1 week ago

Anshu Malik to take short break from wrestling after Paris Olympics disappointment

India TV News  

Indian wrestler Anshu Malik is taking a short break to get physically and emotionally fit after her pre-quarter-final exit from the Paris Olympics. However, she wants to come back stronger now and before starting her preparation for the next Olympics in 2028, the 23-year-old is keen on spending some time away from wrestling. She won a gold medal at the …

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 …

With father by her side, wrestler Anshu overcomes fake video controversy to win Olympic quota
8 months ago

With father by her side, wrestler Anshu overcomes fake video controversy to win Olympic quota

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Anshu Malik was in the eye of a storm when a fake vulgar video started circulating in September last year. She along with compatriots Vinesh Phogat and Reetika Hooda secured quotas for the country during the Asian Olympic Games qualifiers at Bishkek on Saturday. Dharamvir Malik, Anshu's father, has seen enough adversities but the fake video controversy broke him …

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 wrestling championships trials: Anshu, Sonam, Antim, Sarita claim top berths
1 year, 9 months ago

Asian wrestling championships trials: Anshu, Sonam, Antim, Sarita claim top berths

The Hindu  

World championships silver medallist Anshu Malik and bronze medallist Sarita Mor and Olympian Sonam Malik, who participated in the wrestlers’ protest against the Wrestling Federation of India in January and skipped two international ranking events, claimed number one positions in their respective weight classes at the Asian championships selection trials for women held in Delhi on Saturday. In a high-scoring …

Sakshi Malik on her biopic: Chaahe koi bhi ho, bas bana lo
2 years, 4 months ago

Sakshi Malik on her biopic: Chaahe koi bhi ho, bas bana lo

Hindustan Times  

Sakshi Malik is not only the first woman to have won an Olympic medal in wrestling for India, but also brought home her maiden gold in the recently concluded Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Parents ko log bolte thi ki ladki ko ladko jaise sports mein daaldiya, iska physique kharaab hojaayega, shaadi bhi koi nahi karega, kaise kapde pehenti hai,” recalls …

Commonwealth Games: Anshu Malik claims silver medal in women's wrestling 57kg category
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Anshu Malik claims silver medal in women's wrestling 57kg category

Firstpost  

India’s young wrestler Anshu Malik claimed the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games as she lost the final by 3-6 to Nigeria’s Odunayo Adekuoroye in women’s 57kg final India’s young wrestler Anshu Malik claimed the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games as she lost the final by 3-6 to Nigeria’s Odunayo Adekuoroye in women’s 57kg final in Birmingham on Friday. …

'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 …

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 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 …

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: 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 …

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 …

Olympic-bound Anshu Malik is living her father's dream
3 years, 7 months ago

Olympic-bound Anshu Malik is living her father's dream

The Hindu  

When 12-year-old Anshu Mailk told her grandmother that she wants to be a wrestler, little inkling did her father Dharamvir had that in seven years, his daughter would realise his unfulfilled dream. Initially, Dharamvir's focus was his son, who was four years junior to Anshu but as they trained, the father knew where he should focus more for the the …

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-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 …

Wrestlers Sonam Malik, Anshu Malik among six Tokyo-bound athletes included in TOPS core group
3 years, 8 months ago

Wrestlers Sonam Malik, Anshu Malik among six Tokyo-bound athletes included in TOPS core group

Firstpost  

The decision was taken at the 56th meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell held on 7 April, when it was decided that all Olympic-qualified athletes will be supported through TOPS. New Delhi: The sports ministry has included six athletes, including Tokyo Olympic-bound wrestlers Sonam Malik and Anshu Malik, besides four sailors in its Target Olympic Podium Scheme core group. Anshu …

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. …

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, …

On this day: Sakshi Malik became first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal - Wrestling News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

On this day: Sakshi Malik became first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal - Wrestling News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Sakshi Malik’s performance in Rio Olympics was all about tremendous fightbacks, including the bronze medal match against the Asian champion, Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan. After 12 days of hopelessness at the Rio Olympics, wrestler Sakshi Malik’s bronze medal in the women’s 58 kg freestyle wrestling somewhat lifted the spirits in the Indian camp. Knowing Sakshi’s talent, everybody in wrestling circles …

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