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3 Indian Wrestlers Test COVID Positive; Federation Says Camp Is On
Three Indian wrestlers -- Deepak Punia (86kg), Navin (65kg) and Krishan (125kg) – have tested positive for Coronavirus in Sonepat, where they were in a 14-day quarantine ahead of a national camp, raising doubts about the start of the training on September 15. ....
Shocked, Devastated: IOC, UWW React To Wrestler Navid Afkari's Execution
The International Olympic Committee and amateur wrestling's governing body United World Wrestling (UWW) on Saturday reacted to the execution of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari. While IOC said that it was "shocked" by the development, the UWW said that the news has left the "entire wrestling community" mourning.....
Indian Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat Take Back Top Spot After Winning In Rome
India's Bajrang Punia got back to the No. 1 spot in the 65 kg wrestling world rankings after winning gold at the Matteo Pelicone Ranking Series in Rome. Earlier, Vinesh Phogat took back the top spot in the 53 kg rankings after winning gold in her weight category at the ranking series. ....
Chhatrasal Stadium Brawl: Rs 1 Lakh Reward For Info On Wrestler Sushil Kumar, Says Delhi Police
The Delhi Police on Monday announced a cash award of Rs.1 lakh for anyone who provides information on double Olympic medalist wrestler Sushil Kumar, who has been on the run since May 4, after his name was linked to the murder of a former wrestler.....
Sushil Kumar Files Application For Anticipatory Bail
Sushil Kumar, India's double Olympic medallist in wrestling, has put in application for anticipatory bail in the district court in Rohini here on Tuesday. Kumar is facing allegations of involvement in murder of a former international wrestler, who died earlier this month. ....
Wrestler Murder Case: Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Olympic Medalist Sushil Kumar
A Delhi court on Tuesday declined to grant anticipatory bail to Sushil Kumar, India's double Olympic medallist in wrestling, in connection with a brawl at Chhatrasal Stadium, which led to the death of a wrestler.....
Delhi Police Suspends Arms License Of Sushil Kumar
Nine days after two time olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was arrested on May 24 in connection with the murder of wrestler Sagar Dhankar, Delhi Police has suspended his arms license. ....
Olympics: Wrestler Sonam Malik Bows Out After Opening-round Loss
Indian wrestler Sonam Malik's debut at the Tokyo Olympic Games ended with a first-round defeat to Mongoli's Khurelkhuugiin Bolortuyaa in the women's 62kg category. ....
Olympics: Wrestlers Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia Secure Semifinal Berths
Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya (57kg) and Deepak Punia (86kg) enjoyed fruitful outings at the Tokyo Olympic Games as they secured semifinal berths in their respective weight categories at the Makuhari Messe on Wednesday. ....
Wrestler Deepak Punia's Coach's Accreditation Cancelled, Told To Leave Tokyo
The Indian wrestling contingent at the Tokyo Olympic Games was in for a major embarrassment as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) cancelled the accreditation of the foreign coach of 86kg grappler Deepak Punia -- who had lost his bronze-medal bout to aWrestler Deepak Punia's coach's accreditation cancelled, told to leave Tokyo San Marino opponent -- after the trainer misbehaved with the referee for the bout. ....
