Indian wrestler

Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav's birth anniversary: Google Doodle pays tribute to India's first individual athlete to win Olympic medal

Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav's birth anniversary: At the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, Jadhav, who was also known as the "Pocket Dynamo", defeated wrestlers from Germany, Mexico, and Canada before losing to the eventual champion.

Jan 15, 2023, 06:59 AM IST

Rishikesh to London: Wrestler Labhanshu Sharma set to launch bus tour

Labhanshu has previously made Peace trips through 32 countries on international roads. He and his brother, Vishal, recently completed the journey from India to London by road as part of their World Peace Tour.

Sep 27, 2020, 18:56 PM IST

System should also admit to fault: Vinesh Phogat on Worlds debacle

She however did not mention whether 'system' meant Wrestling Fedeartion of India (WFI), the Sports Ministry or the Sports Authority of India.

Sep 02, 2017, 21:23 PM IST

Wrestler-turned-cop Anil Kumar fought Dera followers as other armed personnel ran off

The 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medal winner, who presently works for Haryana Police, was seen charging at the dera followers.

Aug 26, 2017, 16:32 PM IST

National-level wrestler Vishal Kumar Verma dies of electrocution at flooded stadium

The 25-year-old was spotted by locals lying unconscious and was taken to the nearby Sadar Hospital where doctors declared him dead.

Aug 09, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Mahavir Phogat wants to take part in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'

In ‘Dangal’, Aamir essays the role of former wrestler Mahavir Phogat, the father of Indian women wrestlers Geeta and Babita Kumari Phogat.

Jul 11, 2017, 14:31 PM IST

Suspended wrestler Narsingh Yadav questions Sushil Kumar's appointment as national observer

Narsingh, last week shot off a letter to the Sports Ministry, raising question on how Sushil could become a national observer, when he is involved with the grooming of wrestlers at the Chhatrasal Stadium's akhada which is run by his father-in-law Satpal.

Jun 28, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

Sakshi Malik wedding: Star wrestler shares beautiful MEHENDI before tying the knot — PHOTO

Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik is all set to tie the knot with fellow wrestler Satyawart Kadian on Sunday.

Apr 02, 2017, 14:21 PM IST

Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik sends this inspiring video message to every women — WATCH

Sakshi is regarded as a trendsetter in Indian sports.

Mar 08, 2017, 22:27 PM IST

Dope-tainted Narsingh Yadav records statement before CBI, alleges conspiracy against him

Narsingh had submitted that the doping offence was due to sabotage carried out by Jithesh (a junior wrestler and a member of Sushil Kumar's entourage) by mixing his energy drinks with prohibited substance on either June 23 or 24.

Jan 14, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

Pro Wrestling League: Delhi Sultan's Sakshi Malik shines but Jaipur Ninjas continue brilliant run with 4-3 win

Earlier, Sakshi's fiance Satyawart Kadian, who is also representing Delhi Sultans, could hardly pose a threat to Elizbar Odikadze of Georgia in the men's 97kg weight division in the first bout of the evening.

Jan 06, 2017, 22:53 PM IST

Geeta Phogat Wedding: Wrestler took 8 pheras instead of 7 for 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign

Geeta along with her husband Pawan took eight Pheras instead of the customary seven for 'Beti Bachao Beti Padao campaign'.

Nov 22, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

Geeta Phogat's marriage: Here's everything you need to know about wrestler's wedding

In 2012, Geeta became the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympics.

Nov 20, 2016, 16:37 PM IST

Awards come with responsibility, wrestler Sushil Kumar says after Padma Bhushan nomination

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) recently nominated the 33-year-old for India's third-highest civillian honour.

Sep 07, 2016, 20:39 PM IST

What Shobhaa De said was wrong, responded to her tweet with actions: Rio Olympics hero Sakshi Malik

Sakshi, along with shuttler PV Sindhu, gymnast Dipa Karmakar and shooter Jitu Rai were honoured with the country's highest sporting award, Khel Ratna on August 29.

Aug 31, 2016, 22:13 PM IST