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’Extremely sad for…’: WFI President Sanjay Singh on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

’Extremely sad for…’: WFI President Sanjay Singh on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Paris Olympics

Live Mint  

Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said that disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from Paris Olympics was extremely sad for the country. Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Singh said, “It is extremely sad for the country that we missed our first gold medal in Women's Wrestling because of the overweight issue.” He added that our athletes are very …

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Paris Olympics 2024: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Women’s Wrestling 50 kg. Here is why
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Women’s Wrestling 50 kg. Here is why

Live Mint  

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: In a stunning reversal, hours before her final match at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday, officials disqualified Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 50 kg wrestling event for being overweight by 100 gm, reported ANI. “It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. It …

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CWG 2022: Will Indian Grapplers Repeat History at Commonwealth Games? 12/12 Looks Within Their Grip!
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Will Indian Grapplers Repeat History at Commonwealth Games? 12/12 Looks Within Their Grip!

News 18  

India grapplers have so far collected a massive 102 medals, which includes 43 gold, in the Commonwealth Games. And this time too, wrestling could be the strongest source of medals for India when their Commonwealth Games campaign begins on August 5 in Birmingham. Expectations will be high from star players — Olympic silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Olympic bronze winners …

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Manisha upstages Sakshi Malik in Asian wrestling trials
2 years, 9 months ago

Manisha upstages Sakshi Malik in Asian wrestling trials

Hindustan Times  

Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik again lost in the final round as she failed to make it to the Indian team for the Asian Wrestling Championships from the qualifying trials here on Friday. Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik in action against Manisha during the women's wrestling trials in Lucknow on Friday. Despite a depleted field in 62kg with …

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8 Wrestlers Picked for Senior Asian Championship
3 years, 9 months ago

8 Wrestlers Picked for Senior Asian Championship

News 18  

Eight wrestlers, four each free style and Greco Roman style, have been picked for the upcoming Senior Asian Wrestling Championship, the Wrestling Federation of India announced on Wednesday. In the free style category, Ravinder, Karan, Narsingh Yadav, and Sanjeet were selected while Sandeep, Neeraj, Kuldeep Malik, and Harpreet were picked in the Greco Roman style, the WFI said in a …

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Sunil Kumar ends India's 27-year wait for gold in Greco-Roman at Asian Wrestling Championships
4 years, 10 months ago

Sunil Kumar ends India's 27-year wait for gold in Greco-Roman at Asian Wrestling Championships

India Today  

Sunil Kumar on Tuesday overpowered Azat Salidinov of Kyrgyzstan 5-0 in the 87kg summit bout to win India's first Greco-Roman gold medal in Asian Wrestling Championships in 27 years. Entering the gold medal bout after a come-from-behind victory in the semifinal, Kumar comprehensively defeated his opponent in the final of 87kg category at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium here. India's …

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Deepak Punia becomes first Indian gold medallist at junior world wrestling championships in 18 years
5 years, 5 months ago

Deepak Punia becomes first Indian gold medallist at junior world wrestling championships in 18 years

Firstpost  

Grappler Deepak Punia on Wednesday became India’s first junior World Champion in 18 years after he claimed a gold medal at the junior worlds with a win over Russia’s Alik Shebzukhov at Tallinn, Estonia. New Delhi: Grappler Deepak Punia on Wednesday became India’s first junior world champion in 18 years after he claimed a gold medal at the junior worlds …

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