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.

Vinay Siwach

· Jul 26, 2021 · 05:23 pm

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Feb 22, 2020 · 02:47 pm

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Feb 18, 2020 · 08:15 am

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Jan 29, 2020 · 06:21 pm

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Jan 27, 2020 · 11:15 am

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Jan 27, 2020 · 09:24 am

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Jan 21, 2020 · 05:10 pm

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Jan 03, 2020 · 05:59 pm

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Dec 31, 2019 · 09:30 am

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Dec 18, 2019 · 09:49 pm

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Dec 18, 2019 · 03:38 pm

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.

Vinay Siwach

· Dec 17, 2019 · 10:54 pm