Year Ender 2024: From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, women who made global headlines
4 days, 1 hour ago

Year Ender 2024: From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, women who made global headlines

India TV News  

From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, some of the Indian women have made global headlines in 2024. Sunita Williams this year embarked on an eight-day mission to the International Space Station aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024. With an illustrious career including medals at the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games, Vinesh Phogat has made a name in history this year by becoming the first Indian female wrestler to reach an Olympic final. Gisele Pelicot This year, Gisèle Pelicot captured global attention in recent weeks, yet even these words feel insufficient to encapsulate her courage.

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In Frames: Vinesh Phogat’s endless bout
3 months, 4 weeks ago

In Frames: Vinesh Phogat’s endless bout

The Hindu  

Growing up in Balali, a small village some 100 kilometres from Delhi, Vinesh Phogat could scarcely have imagined that she would one day be on the world stage. Travails off the mat: Vinesh and fellow wrestler Sangeeta Phogat struggle after being detained by security personnel near the Wrestling Federation of India chief’s residence in New Delhi during a protest in …

Watch: Vinesh Phogat cracks joke over gift from brother on Raksha Bandhan
4 months ago

Watch: Vinesh Phogat cracks joke over gift from brother on Raksha Bandhan

India Today  

Vinesh Phogat was all smiles celebrating Raksha Bandhan with her brother in her hometown of Charkhi Dadri, Haryana. Vinesh Phogat, dressed in the official Olympic kit, tied rakhi to her brother on Monday as the nation celebrated Raksha Bandhan -- a festival that highlights the bond between brothers and sisters. Vinesh Phogat received a rousing reception upon her arrival in …

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Grand & Emotional Welcome Post Paris Olympics Setback | ABP News
4 months ago

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Grand & Emotional Welcome Post Paris Olympics Setback | ABP News

ABP News  

India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has returned to India, landing at Delhi Airport around 11 a.m. Following her journey to the finals at the Paris Olympics without securing a medal, Vinesh's disappointment was evident. Despite not winning a medal, Vinesh captured the hearts of many Indians, reflected in the grand reception she received at the airport. Vinesh competed in the …

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Emotional Welcome After Paris Olympics 2024 | ABP News
4 months ago

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Emotional Welcome After Paris Olympics 2024 | ABP News

ABP News  

India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has returned to India, landing at Delhi Airport around 11 a.m. Following her journey to the finals at the Paris Olympics without securing a medal, Vinesh's disappointment was evident. Despite not winning a medal, Vinesh captured the hearts of many Indians, reflected in the grand reception she received at the airport. Vinesh competed in the …

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 …

Vinesh Phogat is still waiting. Decision on Indian wrestler’s appeal pushed back again
4 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat is still waiting. Decision on Indian wrestler’s appeal pushed back again

Associated Press  

Vinesh Phogat is still waiting. A decision on the Indian wrestler’s appeal for a shared silver medal after she was disqualified from an Olympic final for missing weight has been postponed a second time and won’t come until Friday, the Wrestling Federation of India said Tuesday. The Court of Arbitration for Sport — sport’s highest court — said a judge …

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  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Vinesh must rethink retirement, prepare for next Olympics: Mahavir Phogat
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh must rethink retirement, prepare for next Olympics: Mahavir Phogat

Hindustan Times  

Hours after wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced retirement from wrestling, her uncle Mahavir Phogat and his daughter Babita Phogat said they would urge the top wrestler, once she returns, to reconsider her decision and begin preparation for the next Olympics. Mahavir Phogat On Thursday morning, Vinesh took to X to announce her decision to quit the game a day after she …

Ray of Hope for Vinesh Phogat? Star Indian Wrestler Could Get Olympics Silver Medal If...
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ray of Hope for Vinesh Phogat? Star Indian Wrestler Could Get Olympics Silver Medal If...

News 18  

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified for being 100 gm overweight ahead of her 50 kg category gold medal bout on Wednesday, can still win a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh’s painful Olympic record Vinesh’s relationship with the Olympic Games has been a painful one, starting with her debut in the 2016 Games in Rio …

'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 …

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement from wrestling
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement from wrestling

Hindustan Times  

A day after she was disqualified and missed out on the opportunity to win an Olympic medal, ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport on Thursday. The 29-year-old wrestler, who became the first Indian female to make an Olympic final in the discipline, was found 100 grams above the stipulated 50kg during the weigh-in on the …

You will always be a winner: Bajrang Punia reacts to Vinesh Phogat’s retirement
4 months, 2 weeks ago

You will always be a winner: Bajrang Punia reacts to Vinesh Phogat’s retirement

The Hindu  

As wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement on Thursday, following her disqualification from the ongoing Paris Olympics, Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia took to social media and expressed sadness over the decision. “Vinesh, you have not lost, you have been defeated, for us you will always be a winner,” Punia wrote on X. He said, “you are not only the daughter …

Vinesh Phogat Retires from Wrestling After Paris Olympics Disqualification: 10 Points to Know
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Retires from Wrestling After Paris Olympics Disqualification: 10 Points to Know

News 18  

A disappointing chapter added to the history of Indian sports on Wednesday, leaving the entire country shell-shocked. Hours after becoming the first woman wrestler to compete in an Olympic final, Vinesh Phogat found herself out of the gold medal match with all her previous victories standing null and void. Vinesh, who was set to compete in the 50kg Freestyle final, …

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement: Career highlights of Indian wrestling legend
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement: Career highlights of Indian wrestling legend

Hindustan Times  

Visibly distraught after her Paris Olympics 2024 disqualification from a gold medal match, a frustrated Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, on Thursday. A child prodigy and stunning start to senior career After a stunning junior career, Vinesh got her first major international title at the 2014 CWG, getting gold in the 48kg category. Post Rio 2016 Post Rio …

Vinesh Phogat retires a day after disqualification from Paris Olympics: ‘Maa… wrestling won, I lost’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat retires a day after disqualification from Paris Olympics: ‘Maa… wrestling won, I lost’

Hindustan Times  

A dejected Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling via a social media post on Thursday morning, a day after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. Please forgive," she wrote on X. Vinesh Phogat retired from wrestling a day after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh was disqualified from the Paris Olympics and stripped of her medal …

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 …

She Won a Historic Upset at the Olympics. Then Everything Fell Apart.
54 years, 11 months ago

She Won a Historic Upset at the Olympics. Then Everything Fell Apart.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. But by Tuesday night, according to the Express, she found herself weighing 2 kilograms over the limit and engaged in strenuous overnight efforts to cut that down: “She didn’t sleep the whole night and did everything in her capacity to meet the criteria—from jogging to skipping and cycling,” even going for “desperate …

Top news of the day: August 07, 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Top news of the day: August 07, 2024

The Hindu  

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat disqualified from competing in finals; WFI files appeal The Indian contingent was in for a shock as wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was on her way to become the country’s first woman wrestler to reach the Olympics final by defeating Cuba’s Guzman Lopez on Tuesday night, was eliminated for being overweight ahead of her final bout against …

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, …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka

India TV News  

World champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the final on technical grounds has been deemed unfortunate. Rahul Gandhi expressed his support, stating, "We fully expect the Indian Olympic Association to challenge this decision strongly and ensure justice for our nation's daughter." Confidence in Vinesh's resilience Gandhi further emphasised Vinesh Phogat's resilience, stating, "Vinesh is not one to give up easily. …

‘Heartbreaking’, say former Olympians on Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Heartbreaking’, say former Olympians on Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat, who became the first female wrestler to make an Olympic final on Tuesday night, will return from Paris without a medal. Vinesh Phogat, who scripted history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final at an Olympics, was disqualified on Wednesday from the women’s 50kg event “It is with regret that the Indian …

Vinesh Phogat faints; hospitalised after heartbreaking Paris Olympic disqualification: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat faints; hospitalised after heartbreaking Paris Olympic disqualification: Report

Hindustan Times  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, on Wednesday, was hospitalised minutes after she was disqualified from the women's 50kg freestyle final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 file image, India's Vinesh Phogat celebrates after winning her Women's Freestyle 50kg semi-final wrestling match against Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman Lopez at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris Phogat was slated …

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 Becomes 1st Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Olympics Final Taapsee Pannu, Samantha Prabhu And Others Laud Her
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Becomes 1st Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Olympics Final Taapsee Pannu, Samantha Prabhu And Others Laud Her

ABP News  

Many celebrities congratulated Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris. Celebrities like Rajkummar Rao, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ayushmann Khurrana, Taapsee Pannu, and Riteish Deshmukh, among others, took to social media to express their admiration for Vinesh. Ayushmann Khurrana shared a post featuring Vinesh on his Instagram Stories, stating, "Indian …

Vinesh Phogat was provided with every facility, including personal staff: Sports Minister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat was provided with every facility, including personal staff: Sports Minister

India Today  

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the Indian Olympic Association lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling over Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics. "Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight by 100 gm. #WATCH | Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya speaks on the …

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 …

Vinesh Phogat faces Yui Susaki, wrestler who won gold in Tokyo without losing a single point, in Paris Olympics opener
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat faces Yui Susaki, wrestler who won gold in Tokyo without losing a single point, in Paris Olympics opener

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat is set to begin her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign on Tuesday, and she is up against Japan's Yui Susaki in the women's 50kg wrestling event. Known for her excellent technique, she won gold at the 2017 Paris World Wrestling C'ships at 48kg. She also won gold in the women's 50kg at the 2022 World Wrestling C'ships. In total, …

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 Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, writes letter to PM Modi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, writes letter to PM Modi

India TV News  

India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced that she is returning her prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award on Tuesday, December 26. After fellow compatriots Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik hit out at Sanjay Singh's election to the Wrestling Federation of India President, Vinesh also appealed to PM Modi. Vinesh was among the top Indian wrestlers during a …

Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia resume protest against Wrestling Federation of India
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia resume protest against Wrestling Federation of India

The Hindu  

Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia have resumed their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. “The complainant has informed the Commission that several women wrestlers including a minor have alleged that the accused person has indulged in the crime of sexual harassment against them during his tenure at …

World Wrestling Championships 2022: Vinesh Phogat Wins Bronze in Belgrade
2 years, 3 months ago

World Wrestling Championships 2022: Vinesh Phogat Wins Bronze in Belgrade

News 18  

Indian wrestling icon Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian to pick up two world championship medals on Wednesday as she bagged the bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships 2022 in Belgrade. Her performance earned India its first medal in this year’s edition of the wrestling world Championships taking place in the Serbian capital of Belgrade. This is Phogat’s second …

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat scripts history, becomes first Indian woman to win 2 World Championship medals
2 years, 3 months ago

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat scripts history, becomes first Indian woman to win 2 World Championship medals

India TV News  

Vinesh Phoga clinched a bronze medal in the 53kg category at the World Wrestling Championships on Wednesday. Vinesh Phogat had earlier won a Bronze medal in the World Wrestling championships in 2019. Vinesh then became the country's only fifth woman wrestler to win a medal at the Worlds, joining the list of players like Geeta & Babita Phogat, Alka Tomar, …

Japanese withdrawal, favourable bracket give Vinesh Phogat strong chance of podium finish in Wrestling World Championships
2 years, 3 months ago

Japanese withdrawal, favourable bracket give Vinesh Phogat strong chance of podium finish in Wrestling World Championships

The Hindu  

As the women’s freestyle competition gets underway at the 2022 Wrestling World Championships, India’s squad seems slightly depleted. However, a favourable draw and an open field at the 2022 Worlds suggests the former world bronze medallist might have a tournament to remember in Belgrade. Sarita Mor | Photo Credit: The Hindu In the past, Sarita has always been a contender …

I almost decided to quit wrestling after Tokyo: CWG 2022 Gold medal winner Vinesh Phogat
2 years, 4 months ago

I almost decided to quit wrestling after Tokyo: CWG 2022 Gold medal winner Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

Commonwealth Games 2022 gold winner Vinesh Phogat said that she nearly quit wrestling after failing a second time to win a medal at the Olympics in Tokyo. While a knee injury in the quarterfinals dashed her hopes in the 2016 Rio Olympics, Vinesh again crashed out in the last eight stages in Tokyo, despite entering her weight category as the …

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya clinch gold as Indian wrestlers sign off with 12 medals
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya clinch gold as Indian wrestlers sign off with 12 medals

The Hindu  

Putting aside the mental and physical struggles that pegged her back, an intimidating Vinesh Phogat pounced on her rivals to complete a hat-trick of CWG gold medals while Ravi Dahiya too went unchallenged as Indian wrestlers wrapped up their campaign with a rich haul of 12 medals, here Saturday. Vinesh became the first Indian woman wrestler to win three consecutive …

CWG 2022: Vinesh Phogat wins gold in freestyle wrestling
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022: Vinesh Phogat wins gold in freestyle wrestling

Live Mint  

India's Vinesh Phogat wins gold in women's 53kg freestyle wrestling at Commonwealth Games 2022. Dahiya became the fourth Indian wrestler to win gold at the ongoing Commonwealth Games after beating Nigeria's Ebikewenimo Welson in men's 57kg final. Phogat scripted history yet again, from being the first Indian woman to win Gold at both Commonwealth and Asian Games. Earlier, Phogat made …

Commonwealth Games: Vinesh Phogat claims India's 11th gold medal; becomes three-time CWG champion
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Vinesh Phogat claims India's 11th gold medal; becomes three-time CWG champion

Firstpost  

Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 as she won all her three bouts in the women’s 53kg category in Birmingham on Friday. The 27-year-old grappler’s decisive win came against Sri Lanka’s Chamodya Keshani Maduravalage Don, whom she defeated By fall move in the final bout of the nordic system. This was also Vinesh’s …

International Women’s Day 2022: Celebrating some of India's fiercest and powerful female athletes
2 years, 9 months ago

International Women’s Day 2022: Celebrating some of India's fiercest and powerful female athletes

Firstpost  

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we take a look at some of India’s most powerful sportswomen, who have excelled in their fields and brought laurels to the nation. ‘Magical Mary’ scripted history by winning a gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and has been felicitated with the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan for her sheer hard work …

Yogeshwar Dutt comes out in support of Vinesh Phogat: 'It was just not her day'
3 years, 4 months ago

Yogeshwar Dutt comes out in support of Vinesh Phogat: 'It was just not her day'

India TV News  

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, …

'Support Us, But Don't Tell Me What To Do': Vinesh Phogat Opens Up After 'Misbehaviour' Allegations By WFI
3 years, 4 months ago

'Support Us, But Don't Tell Me What To Do': Vinesh Phogat Opens Up After 'Misbehaviour' Allegations By WFI

ABP News  

New Delhi: 26-year old wrestler from Haryana, Vinesh Phogat has replied to the 'misbehavior' allegations by the Wrestling Federation of India. Phogat wrote an article in the Indian Express where she wrote that"everyone outside is treating me like I am a dead thing". After 2-3 days I was going to join them and even began training with Seema," wrote Vinesh …

Vinesh Phogat beats Sofia Mattsson to enter wrestling quarterfinals at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Vinesh Phogat beats Sofia Mattsson to enter wrestling quarterfinals at Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat beat Sweden's Sofia Mattsson 7-1 in the Women's freestyle 53kg round-of-16 on Thursday to reach the quarters at the Tokyo Olympics. Vinesh, a feisty fighter, charted her course, breaking away from the glory associated with her surname primarily earned by her famous cousin sisters, Geeta and Babita. Her gold medal in the Commonwealth Games and bronze …

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 …

Our strongest contingent, expecting four medals: Sakshi Malik hopeful of a strong show in wrestling at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Our strongest contingent, expecting four medals: Sakshi Malik hopeful of a strong show in wrestling at Tokyo Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Wrestling has been a strong suit for India at the Olympics. That, however, could change during the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, according to Sakshi Malik, who believes that India will win at least four medals in the event. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Malik clinched bronze and became the first Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal. I expect them …

Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, shooters - India's top medal prospects in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, shooters - India's top medal prospects in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

More than 120 members grace the contingent which is to represent India at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics later this month. She also has gold medals in the World Championship and the 2018 Commonwealth Games and will hope to follow Karnam Malleshwari in making Olympic history for India. Boxing: Amit Panghal and Mary Kom – Panghal, the world no.1 pugilist in …

Vinesh Phogat and Anshu Malik Reach Asian Wrestling Championship Finals
3 years, 8 months ago

Vinesh Phogat and Anshu Malik Reach Asian Wrestling Championship Finals

News 18  

Almaty: Dominating the proceedings in a depleted field, three Indian wrestlers including Olympic bound Vinesh Phogat and young Anshu Malik reached their respective finals at the Asian Championship, here on Friday. She won by technical superiority against Mongolia’s Otgonjargal Ganbaatar and Taipei’s Meng Hsuan Hsieh while an injured Hyunyoung Oh from Korea did not turn up for the semifinal. The …

Vinesh Phogat wins gold in Matteo Pelicone wrestling event to reclaim top rank, Bajrang Punia through to final
3 years, 9 months ago

Vinesh Phogat wins gold in Matteo Pelicone wrestling event to reclaim top rank, Bajrang Punia through to final

Firstpost  

Rome: Living up to the expectations, star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat grabbed the 53kg gold medal along with world No 1 rank while Bajrang Punia booked his spot in the final of the men’s 65kg event the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series event, on Sunday. It was the second gold medal for Vinesh in as many weeks with a dominant win …

'It Was a Long Wait But Gave Double the Joy': Vinesh Phogat on Khel Ratna Recommendation
4 years, 4 months ago

'It Was a Long Wait But Gave Double the Joy': Vinesh Phogat on Khel Ratna Recommendation

News 18  

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat said that it has been a long wait for her to get the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award but now that she has, it is an added responsibility. Responsibility badh gayi hai abhi aur zyada," Vinesh told IANS. Vinesh is the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold in both the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. …

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