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Vinay Siwach
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Tokyo 2020: Not for gold or glory, Vinesh Phogat is wrestling because she simply loves it
Phogat, the only Indian top seed in Tokyo, moved up to the 53 kg category and completely changed her wrestling philosophy.
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Asian Championships: Four Indians including Bajrang Punia reach final, Naveen to wrestle for bronze
Punia will face Japan’s Takuto Otoguro in the 65 kg final on Saturday.
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Asian Wrestling Championships: Indian wrestlers bank on home advantage to establish supremacy
With China and North Korea pulling, a full-strength Indian team can put on a good performance at the Asian Championships.
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Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Wrestling: After gold at cadet National Championships, Aman Gulia is here to stay
The Haryana boy bagged a gold medal in the 45kg weight category at the cadet National Championships in Patna.
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Pakistan uncertain for Asian Wrestling C’ships as Indian High Commission refuses to accept passports
The Asian Championships will be held in New Delhi from February 17 to 23.
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Wrestling: Punjab throw pleasant surprise with four medals in Greco-Roman at cadet Nationals
Punjab finished third in the team standings behind traditional powerhouses Haryana and Delhi.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia won golds in Rome but the medals had a very different feel
Phogat clearly seems to be on the right path but Punia’s preparation hasn’t quite been as smooth as he would have liked and it showed.
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Wrestling trials: Jitender emerges on top in 74kg to put Sushil Kumar’s Olympic dream in danger
Jitender’s good performances in near future may earn him the right to represent India at the Olympic qualifying tournaments.
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Wrestling in the 2010s: The decade that saw the rise of India, thanks to the Sushil Kumar phenomenon
India saw their wrestlers win multiple medals at World Championships and Sushil Kumar won a silver at London Olympics.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Wrestling: Bajrang Punia only wrestler to be exempted from selection trials for Asian Championships
The trials are coming up to select the team for Asian Olympic qualifiers and Asian Championships.
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Boxing: Why the Asia/Oceania Qualifiers are crucial for India’s Tokyo Olympics hopes
India’s men’s boxing coach CA Kuttappa talks about the contingent’s preparation and why the Wuhan event is crucial.
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Boxing: Nikhat Zareen says BFI should give clarity about selection, wants trials to be live streamed
Nikhat Zareen’s bout with Mary Kom in the Indian Boxing League was cancelled after the latter pulled out.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata