Delhi Police issue lookout notice against wrestler Sushil Kumar over stadium brawl

The brawl at the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl led to the death of a 23-year-old wrestler.

Press Trust of India

· May 10, 2021 · 01:09 pm

Wrestling World Olympic qualifiers: No quotas India’s Greco-Roman grapplers, Seema wins gold

India have earned eight quota spots for Tokyo 2020 across men’s freestyle and women’s wrestling categories, equalling the mark for Rio 2016.

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· May 08, 2021 · 05:57 pm

Wrestling World Olympic Qualifiers: Seema Bisla clinches Tokyo 2020 quota in women’s 50kg

Indian wrestlers have now matched their overall tally of eight quota spots that was achieved in the build-up to the Rio Olympics.

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· May 07, 2021 · 07:06 pm

Wrestling: Naveen Kumar withdraws from Greco-Roman Olympic Qualifiers after contracting Covid-19

None of India’s Greco Roman wrestlers have qualified for the Tokyo Games.

Press Trust of India

· May 07, 2021 · 09:11 am

Wrestling World Olympic qualifier: Sumit earns 125kg quota for Tokyo 2020; Kadian, Dhankar lose

Sumit Malik earned India’s fourth quota spot in men’s freestyle categories in what is the last chance for wrestlers to earn Olympic tickets.

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· May 06, 2021 · 07:34 pm

Wrestling: For Indian grapplers with dreams of going to Tokyo 2020, a final chance to qualify

It is the last chance for all the wrestlers in the world to qualify for the postponed Tokyo Games.

Press Trust of India

· May 05, 2021 · 12:29 pm

Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat on her Asian Championship gold, Tokyo Olympics chances and more

The 26-year-old recovered from Covid-19 and made a strong comeback by winning titles at Matteo Pellicone and Asian Championship this season.

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· Apr 23, 2021 · 07:15 pm

Wrestling: Sushil Kumar ignored for Olympic qualifiers, Amit Dhankar picked ahead of Sandeep Mann

The tournament, to be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, from May 6 to 9, will be the last qualifying event before the Tokyo Games.

Press Trust of India

· Apr 22, 2021 · 07:03 pm

Watch highlights: Vinesh Phogat’s ruthless run to a first Asian Wrestling Championships gold medal

Vinesh Phogat kept up her good form since returning to action, with a dominating run to the gold medal in Almaty.

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· Apr 22, 2021 · 07:00 pm

Wrestling Asian C’ships: Deepak Punia wins silver, Sanjeet bags bronze on final day in Almaty

Overall, India won seven medals from the men’s freestyle events with Ravi Dahiya (57kg) managing to win a gold.

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· Apr 18, 2021 · 08:33 pm

Wrestling Asian Championships: Deepak Punia reaches final; Ravinder, Sanjeet to fight for bronze

Deepak, who has won two bronze medals at the continental championship before, reached the final with a confident 2-0 win over Korea’s Gwanuk Kim.

Press Trust of India

· Apr 18, 2021 · 02:40 pm

Wrestling Asian C’ships: Ravi Dahiya retains title, Bajrang Punia withdraws from final due to injury

India’s Ravi Kumar Dahiya returned to the mat after a year in style and won the gold medal to retain his title in the 57kg category.

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· Apr 17, 2021 · 07:35 pm