Wrestling: News
Wrestling is a combat sport involving various styles by the two competitors. The player forces his/her opponent to touch the ground with some part of the body other than his feet. Wrestling is conducted in various styles. The sport can either be for entertainment purpose or for genuine competition.
22 Oct 2024
AthleticsCricket, hockey, badminton excluded from 2026 Commonwealth Games: Here's why
The 2026 Commonwealth Games set to be held in Glasgow has made a major change in its sports line-up.
26 Sep 2024
Bajrang PuniaWrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat receives NADA notice for whereabouts failure
Vinesh Phogat, a former wrestler and now politician, has been issued a notice by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing to provide her whereabouts.
18 Sep 2024
Vinesh PhogatVinesh Phogat calls for weight allowance in wrestling finals
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has called for a change in the United World Wrestling (UWW) rules, following her disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
07 Sep 2024
Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez's 'Unstoppable' brings alive inspiring story of one-legged wrestler
Jennifer Lopez's new film, Unstoppable, recently premiered in the Special Presentations section at the Toronto International Film Festival.
06 Sep 2024
Bajrang Punia'All parties except…': Vinesh Phogat attacks BJP after joining Congress
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party on Friday, ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections.
26 Aug 2024
OlympicsAman Sehrawat eyes gold at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Aman Sehrawat, India's youngest Olympic medalist, has set his sights on winning gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
26 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatVinesh Phogat receives gold medal from Haryana panchayat on birthday
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was honored with a gold medal by the Sarvkhap Panchayat in Haryana on her birthday, August 25.
23 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatU-17 World Championships: Neha from Vinesh Phogat's village wins gold
Neha Sangwan, a promising young wrestler from Haryana's Balali village, emerged victorious at the U-17 World Championships in Amman.
23 Aug 2024
SportsUnder-17 World Wrestling Championships: Indian women contingent bags four golds
India has made a significant mark at the Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024 with four female wrestlers securing gold medals in their respective categories.
21 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsHow Aman Sehrawat overcame fears to win Paris Olympics bronze
Aman Sehrawat, India's youngest Olympic medalist, has shared his journey to winning the bronze in men's 57kg freestyle wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
20 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatVinesh Phogat's husband refutes rumors of ₹16 crore prize money
Somvir Rathee, the husband of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, has dismissed online rumors claiming that his wife received a cash prize of ₹16 crore.
20 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatCAS upholds Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification, criticizes 'draconian' rules
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
19 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsWrestler Aman Sehrawat becomes World No. 2 in men's 57kg
Indian wrestling sensation, Aman Sehrawat, has made a significant leap in the United World Wrestling rankings.
19 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatVinesh Phogat faints during felicitation ceremony in Haryana
Vinesh Phogat, the renowned Indian wrestler, recently experienced a health scare during a felicitation ceremony in her home village of Balali, Haryana.
18 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatVinesh Phogat reconsiders retirement decision post Paris Olympics setback
Vinesh Phogat, India's renowned wrestler, is reevaluating her retirement decision following the 2024 Paris Olympics.
17 Aug 2024
Bajrang PuniaSakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia welcome Vinesh Phogat at Delhi Airport
Vinesh Phogat, one of India's most celebrated wrestlers, returned home on Saturday following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.
17 Aug 2024
OlympicsVinesh Phogat receives warm welcome following Paris Olympics setback
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat returned to India today after her disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
17 Aug 2024
OlympicsVinesh Phogat shares future plans following Olympic medal saga
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has expressed uncertainty about her future in the sport, following her disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
14 Aug 2024
Bajrang PuniaWFI chief blames wrestlers' protests for India's poor Olympics performance
Sanjay Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has attributed India's disappointing performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics to the wrestlers' protests against his aide, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
14 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatDecoding timeline of Vinesh Phogat's Olympic medal saga
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was awarded her decision from the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) regarding her appeal against disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics.
14 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatCAS postpones decision on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic medal appeal again
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has once again postponed the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
12 Aug 2024
Indian Olympic AssociationPT Usha defends IOA medical team in Vinesh Phogat case
PT Usha, the Indian Olympic Association president, opened up on the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics over weight issues.
10 Aug 2024
BollywoodDara Singh's grandson Fateh to debut with his biopic: Report
Fateh Randhawa, the grandson of legendary Indian wrestler and actor Dara Singh, is reportedly ready to make his acting debut in a biopic on his grandfather, reported Bombay Times.
09 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics2024 Paris Olympics, wrestling: Aman Sehrawat hands India bronze medal
Wrestler Aman Sehrawat has won India's sixth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
08 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics2024 Paris Olympics: Who is USA's gold medalist Sarah Hildebrandt?
The United States' wrestler Sarah Hildebrandt won her maiden Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
08 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsOlympics: A look at notable records of Indian wrestlers
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat missed the Olympic medal after getting disqualified ahead of the Paris Games final.
08 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics2024 Paris Olympics, wrestling: India's Aman Sehrawat reaches semis
India's Aman Sehrawat has reached the semi-finals of the men's freestyle 57kg wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
08 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsOlympics: Indian wrestler Antim Panghal faces deportation for disciplinary breach
In another blow for the Indian contingent competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, wrestler Antim Panghal faces deportation due to a disciplinary breach.
08 Aug 2024
Narendra Modi'She's tired of this system': Tharoor as Vinesh Phogat retires
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Thursday that wrestler Vinesh Phogat is "tired of fighting" after she announced her retirement.
07 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatExplained: How 100 extra grams cost Vinesh Phogat Olympic medal
In a massive blow to the Indian contingent competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, wrestler Vinesh Phogat got disqualified ahead of her gold-medal match scheduled on August 7.
07 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatVinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics for being overweight
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she could not make the weight on the morning of her 50 kg gold medal bout.
06 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatHow Vinesh Phogat defied injuries, controversies to reach Olympic final
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has assured India of its fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
06 Aug 2024
Vinesh PhogatParis Olympics: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat reaches final, confirms medal
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has assured India of its fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
06 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat beats Oksana Livach, reaches semi-finals
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reached the semi-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
25 Jul 2024
2024 Paris Olympics2024 Paris Games, Indian wrestling: All you need to know
The 2024 Paris Olympics is set to begin on July 26 in Paris, the capital of France, with over 10,000 athletes featuring across sports.
11 Jul 2024
OlympicsOlympics: Decoding India's medal haul in wrestling
Athletes from different corners of the globe will be in action during the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will get underway on July 26.
23 Dec 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Sakshi Malik: Decoding the wrestler's career achievements
Olympic medal winner Sakshi Malik has announced her retirement from wrestling following the appointment of Sanjay Singh, who won the latest WFI election.
05 Oct 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games 2023, Indian contingent breaks the 20-gold mark: Details
The Indian contingent had another eventful day at the 2023 Asian Games. As of October 5, India have bagged 86 medals, comprising 21 gold, 32 silver and 33 bronze.
19 Sep 2023
Asian GamesAsian Games 2023: A look at India's wrestling contingent
The 19th Asian Games will run between September 23 and October 8 in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China.
25 Aug 2023
Bray WyattFormer WWE champion Bray Wyatt passes away at 36: Details
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Bray Wyatt passed away on Thursday (August 24).
24 Aug 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Wrestling Federation of India suspended by world's body: Details here
The Wrestling Federation of India has been suspended by the United World of Wrestling, the apex body of world wrestling.
18 May 2023
WWEWho was Billy Graham? WWE champion dies at 79
In unfortunate news from the wrestling world, legendary wrestler "Superstar" Billy Graham died at the age of 79 on Wednesday.
29 Apr 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghI'm innocent, won't resign: Sexual harassment-accused WFI chief after FIRs
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday reportedly said he would not step down from the post, a day after the police filed two first information reports (FIRs) in connection with allegations of sexual harassment against him.
23 Jan 2023
Mary KomMary Kom will lead oversight committee to manage wrestling body
Boxing legend Mary Kom will lead the sports ministry's oversight committee to manage the day-to-day affairs of the wrestling body.
20 Jan 2023
Indian Olympic AssociationForm new committee for probe, protesting wrestlers write to IOA
An urgent meeting of the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Executive Council has been called on Friday evening to discuss the letters received from wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia.
20 Jan 2023
Anurag ThakurWrestlers demand WFI chief's sacking, minister says wait for probe
After a meeting with protesting wrestlers on Thursday night, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur assured them of strict action if any Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) coach or official is found guilty of sexual harassment.
19 Jan 2023
Sexual HarassmentWFI president rings Anurag Thakur to clarify sexual harassment allegations
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President, reportedly called Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to clarify the recent sexual harassment allegations made against him and the officials of the federation by national and international wrestlers.
18 Jan 2023
Vinesh PhogatVinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik accuse WFI president of sexual harassment
Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.
19 Oct 2022
OlympicsSajan Bhanwala becomes first Indian with medal in Greco-Roman wrestling
India's Sajan Bhanwala won the bronze medal at the Under-23 World Wrestling Championship (77kg event) in Spain on Wednesday.
18 Oct 2022
IndiaUnder-23 World Championship: 21 Indian wrestlers denied visas
The embassy of Spain has declined visas of 21 Indian wrestlers, who were supposed to participate at the Under-23 World Championship in Pontevedra.
12 Oct 2022
Sushil KumarWrestler murder case: Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar to face trial
Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar and 17 others have been slapped with charges relating to murder, attempt to murder, rioting, unlawful assembly, and other sections including criminal conspiracy by a Delhi Court.
07 Oct 2022
WWEFormer WWE wrestler Sara Lee passes away aged 30
Former WWE wrestler Sara Lee has passed away at the age of 30.
19 Sep 2022
Bajrang PuniaWorld Wrestling Championships, Bajrang Punia wins bronze: His career achievements
India's Bajrang Punia clinched a bronze medal in the World Wrestling Championships on Sunday.
15 Sep 2022
Vinesh PhogatWorld Wrestling Championships: Vinesh Phogat bags bronze medal, scripts history
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat scripted history at the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade.
01 Sep 2022
Bajrang PuniaWorld Wrestling Championships: Meet the key Indian contingent
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has named a solid-looking Indian contingent for the 2022 World Wrestling Championships
20 Aug 2022
Vinesh PhogatAntim Panghal wins gold at U-20 Wrestling World Championships
On Friday, 18-year-old Antim Panghal etched her name in record books.
