Several notable names from the IIS stable also featured in the competition, including Kajal (+62 kg), Nishu (53 kg), Suraj (60 kg Greco-Roman, U17 World gold medallist), Sumit (60 kg Greco-Roman, U20 World bronze medallist), and Sumit Malik (57 kg freestyle, U20 World bronze medallist).
Chandigarh [India], January 10: Chandigarh University once again stamped its authority on Indian university sports by delivering a historic double triumph at the All-India Inter-University Wrestling Greco-Roman and Freestyle Championship 2025-26, clinching the Overall Championship titles in
In a shocking incident, a group of 18 athletes from Odisha endured severe hardships as they were made to sit near the toilets during their train journey to participate in the National School Wrestling Championship in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia.
Paris 2024 bronze medalist Aman competed in the 61 kg freestyle wrestling event instead of his usual 57 kg class as he did not want to cut weight for the national event, as per Olympics.com.
The Pro Panja League proudly announces that Onam Gamno of Arunachal Pradesh has been appointed captain of Team India for the upcoming Asian Cup Arm Wrestling Championship. Assisting her in leadership is Shrimant Jha from Chhattisgarh, a para-athlete who has been named vice captain. His insp
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 11: On the auspicious occasion of the annual fair of Lord Nayakeshwar, a grand traditional mud wrestling tournament is being organized by Rose Merc Limited (BSE: 512115). This prestigious event will bring together top wrestlers, including two Maharashtr
Sani Fulmali, who recently won a gold medal in the Asian Youth Wrestling Championship, credited his wrestling lineage to his grandfather and father, who trained him and his brothers.
The 22-year-old was one of India's top medal contenders, scheduled to compete in the men's 57 kg freestyle category, but was disqualified from the competition for exceeding the weight limit by 1.7 kg. The tournament took place from September 13 to September 21 in Croatia. Only one India, Ant
Antim defeated two-time European champion Jonna Malmgren of Sweden 9-1 and made herself a part of the Indian wrestling history books, becoming the only Indian after Vinesh Phogat to have multiple World Championships medals, as per Olympics.com.
The squad was chosen after selection trials. The trials for Greco-Roman and men's freestyle trials were held in Lucknow on Monday while the women's bouts took place in Delhi on Sunday, as per Olympics.com.
The Indian Women's Wrestling Team has secured a total of 6 medals--2 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze, bringing glory to the nation, according to a release from the Wrestling Federation of India.
The Indian Under-15 Freestyle Wrestling Team emerged as Team Champions, securing a total of 203 points, leaving Japan in second place with 166 points. The Indian contingent claimed eight medals, including six gold, one silver, and one bronze, dominating the competition last month.