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U-20 National Wrestling: Haryana tops team rankings in all three styles; Odisha bags first medal
Kota (Rajasthan), April 22: Haryana won the team championship in all three sections -- freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women's Wrestling -- as the Under-20 National Wrestling Championship concluded on Tuesday at the Raghurai Indoor Sports Complex, Kota, with thrilling final bouts and the announcement of team rankings.
A look at day 2 of Under-20 National Wrestling Championship action in Kota
Kota, April 21: The Under-20 National Wrestling Championship, organised by the Rajasthan State Wrestling Association under the aegis of the Wrestling Federation of India, continued with high energy and intense competition on Day 2 at the Raghurai Indoor Sports Complex, Kota.
U-20 Wrestling Nationals: Rajasthan's Anuj shines at home, Haryana dominates as Day 2
Kota, April 21: Day 2 of the Under-20 National Wrestling Championship witnessed a thrilling display of skill, strength and stamina as young wrestlers from across India battled it out for national glory at the Raghurai Indoor Sports Complex in Kota on Monday.
Pro Panja UAE Cup marks league's global debut with India-Pakistan ArmWrestling faceoff
Dubai, April 21: India's premier Arm Wrestling tournament, Pro Panja League, marked a significant milestone as it hosted its first-ever international event, Pro Panja UAE Cup, at the vibrant city of Dubai at the India Club.
Under-20 National Wrestling Championship begins in Kota from April 20 to 22
Kota, April 21: The Under-20 National Wrestling Championship is being organised by the Rajasthan State Wrestling Association under the aegis of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) at the Raghurai Indoor Sports Complex, Kota, which started on on April 20 and will go on till 2025.
Under-20 National Wrestling Championship begins in Kota
Kota, April 20: The Under-20 National Wrestling Championship is being organized by the Rajasthan State Wrestling Association under the aegis of the Wrestling Federation of India. The event is being held at the Raghurai Indoor Sports Complex in Kota from April 20 to 22, 2025.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates National Wrestling Championship in Kota
Kota, April 20: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla inaugurated the National Wrestling Championship in Kota on Sunday.
Akanksha Puri reveals how playing a wrestler in 'Hasratein 2' was an emotionally liberating experience
Mumbai, April 18: Actress Akanksha Puri has opened up about her transformative role in 'Hasratein 2,' revealing that portraying a wrestler in the series was an emotionally liberating experience.
Vinesh Phogat to build world-class sports academy for young athletes
New Delhi, April 12: Former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced that she would build a world-class sports academy for young athletes with the Rs 4 crore prize money that she received from the Haryana government.
CM Saini fulfilled his commitment to honour Phogat, says Haryana Sports Minister
Chandigarh, April 12: Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam on Saturday stated that wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat was offered a cash reward, a land allotment, and a government job, as per the state's sports policy, however, she only opted for the first two.
Vinesh Phogat to open international-level academy with Haryana Govt prize money
New Delhi, April 11: Former wrestler Vinesh Phogat has revealed she plans to open a world-class institute to train youngsters using the Rs 4 crore prize money she has received from the Haryana Government for her exceptional, yet heartbreaking, performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. ̧
Much-awaited Pro Panja League Season 2 set to begin on August 5
Mumbai, April 9: The highly anticipated second season of Pro Panja League is all set to make a thrilling return on August 5 this year.
Harry Melling joins Cannes winner Kantermir Balagov's debut English movie 'Butterfly Jam' cast
Washington DC, April 9: Actor Harry Melling, who is known for his role of Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter franchise, is set to star opposite actors Barry Keoghan and Riley Keough in the upcoming film 'Butterfly Jam', reported Deadline.
Ten medals are an achievement because...,: Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan hails India wrestlers for remarkable diplay
Gonda, April 3: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Singh believes India's grapplers' finishing with 10 medals in the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 is a big achievement, considering it has been a long time since India won this many medals in a competition.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini meets Asian Wrestling Championship 2025 medalists
New Delhi April 2: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday met Asian Wrestling Championship gold medal winner Manisha Bhanwala, silver medal winner Reetika Hooda, bronze medal winner Muskan Nandal, and coach Mandeep. Olympic medalist and Bhartiya Janta Party leader Yogeshwar Dutt was also present.
First rejected, now pleading: Yogeshwar Dutt mocks Vinesh Phogat for seeking silver medallist benefits
Chandigarh, March 31: Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Monday took a sharp dig at wrestler-turned politician Vinesh Phogat over her ‘haughtiness’ and mocked her for reclaiming the state benefits which she rejected earlier in a ‘fit of arrogance’.
Time is very powerful...: Yogeshwar Dutt takes jibe at Vinesh Phogat over Haryana govt benefits
New Delhi, March 31: Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt took a jibe at former wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat for "seeking benefits" from the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Haryana government after fiercely opposing the BJP during the wrestler's protests.
India wrestlers wrap up Asian Wrestling Championship in style
Amman, March 31: The 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship concluded with an impressive performance by the Indian Free Style wrestling team.
India wrap Senior Asian Wrestling Championship campaign with 10 medals in Amman
Amman, March 30: The 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship concluded with an impressive performance by the Indian Free Style wrestling team. On the final day of the championship, competitions in the remaining five weight categories of Free Style wrestling were held, where Indian wrestlers showcased their strength and resilience.
Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025
Amman, March 29: It proved to be a luckless day for the Indian wrestling contingent on Saturday as no wrestler managed to qualify for a medal bout in the Freestyle Wrestling competition at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship.
Manisha Bhanwala bags gold; Antim Panghal clinches bronze at Asian Wrestling Championships 2025
Amman, March 29: Wrestlers Manisha Bhanwala (62 kg) and Antim Panghal (53 kg) brought laurels for India as they bagged gold and bronze medals, respectively, in their respective categories at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan, on Friday, as per the Olympics.com.
Indian wins first gold at 2025 Asian Wrestling Championship
Amman, March 28: The day 3 of the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship proved to be a historic day for Indian wrestling, as the Indian Women's Wrestling Team secured a gold and bronze medal each, bringing India's total medal count to five, including a gold, a silver and three bronze medals.
Sr Asian Wrestling: Manisha brings home first gold, Antim secures bronze on return
Amman (Jordan), March 28: Indian women wrestlers continued their good work as Manisha bagged the country's first gold while Antim Panghal claimed a bronze on her return to competitions in the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship here on Friday.
Pro Panja League mega matches held at holy banks of Narmada
Barwani, March 28: The Pro Panja League hosted mega matches in Badwani, Madhya Pradesh, on the holy banks of the River Narmada.
Pro Panja League: Mega Matches held at the holy banks of Narmada River
Barwani (M.P.), March 28: Pro Panja League hosted Mega Matches on the holy banks of the Narmada River in Badwani/Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, with competitions held in five categories including 60kg, 60+ kg, and 100+ Kg categories.
Asian Wrestling Championships 2025: India wrestler Reetika narrowly misses out on gold, settles for silver
Amman, March 28: Reetika Hooda, the reigning Under-23 world champion, bagged a silver medal in the women's freestyle 76kg division at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan.
Sr Asian Wrestling: India shine in women's wrestling with silver, two bronze in Amman
Amman (Jordan), March 27: India continued to reap medals in the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan, bagging one silver and two bronze medals on Thursday.
Asian Wrestling Championships 2025: Nitesh scripts bronze medal win; Neeraj misses out
Amman, March 27: Nitesh added a second medal to India's account in the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 by scripting a bronze medal triumph in the Greco-Roman 97kg weight division in Amman, Jordan.
Nitish shines as India wins second bronze medal at Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025
Amman (Jordan), March 27: Indian wrestlers continued their good run on the second day of the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025, with Nitesh clinching the second bronze medal for the country in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday. Nitesh showcased remarkable skill and determination in the Greco-Roman category as he added another bronze medal to the one that Sunil Kumar had won in the men's 87kg.
Asian Wrestling Championships 2025: Grappler Sunil Kumar opens India's account by scritping bronze medal triumph
Amman, March 26: Sunil Kumar opened India's medal account in the ongoing 2025 Senior Asian Championship in the city of Amman, Jordan.
Sr Asian wrestling: Sunil Kumar wins bronze in Greco-Roman 87 kg in Amman
Amman, March 26: Greco-Roman grappler Sunil Kumar gave India a strong start by winning a bronze medal on the first day of competitions in the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship, which got underway in Amman, Jordan, on Tuesday.
Haryana Cabinet offers Cong MLA Vinesh Phogat reward equivalent to Olympic silver medallist
Chandigarh, March 25: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Tuesday that the State Cabinet has decided to offer wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat benefits at par with those of an Olympic Silver medallist under the state's sports policy.
Nagaland Wrestling Association to introduce 1st Women's Open Naga Wrestling Championship
Kohima, March 25: For the first time ever the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) will introduce the first Women's Open Naga Wrestling Championship scheduled on March 28 at the 15th Edition of the Nagaland Wrestling Association Open Naga Wrestling Championship at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground), Kohima. A total of 29 women will participate in the Wrestling Championship, an official from NWA confirmed ANI.
WFI President Sanjay Kumar Singh elected as United World Wrestling-Asia Bureau Member
Amman, March 24: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has announced that its President, Sanjay Kumar Singh, has been elected as a Bureau Member of United World Wrestling (UWW)-Asia. The election took place during the UWW-Asia General Assembly in Amman, Jordan, on Monday, according to a press release from United World Wrestling.
WFI president Sanjay Singh elected as UWW-Asia Bureau member
Amman (Jordan), March 24: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has been elected as a Bureau Member of United World Wrestling (UWW)-Asia. The election took place during the UWW-Asia General Assembly held in Amman, where Singh secured an impressive 22 votes out of 38, demonstrating strong support from the Asian wrestling community.
Nitesh Tiwari reveals why Aamir Khan's character was excluded from Dangal's ending
Mumbai, March 23: National Award-winning filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has opened up about the creative challenges he faced while writing the sports drama “Dangal.”
Yogeshwar happy to see WFI holding selection trials, says PM Modi is making efforts to get 2036 Olympics to India
New Delhi, March 15: Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt expressed his happiness over the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) conducting the selection trials for the upcoming Senior Asian Wrestling Championships to be held in Amman, Jordon later this month.
Injured Sehrawat misses out as WFI conducts trials for Asian wrestling championships
New Delhi, March 15: Reigning Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat failed to make the grade but world championship medallists Antim Panghal and Deepak Punia returned to the squad for the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship to be held in Amman, Jordan later this month.
Antim Panghal secures spot in squad for Asian Wrestling Championships
New Delhi, March 15: World Championships medallist Antim Panghal has booked her place in the Indian team for the upcoming Asian Wrestling Championships, clinching victory in the 53 kg women’s freestyle trials at the Indira Gandhi Stadium on Saturday. The trials, which featured some of the country's top wrestlers, served as the selection process for the first major wrestling event of the year.
Hope that current federation will work honestly and will bring wrestling back on track: Brij Bhushan Singh after revocation of ban on WFI
Gonda, March 13: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and Bharatiye Janta Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh shared his thoughts following the revocation of the ban on WFI by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.