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"There could be a conspiracy to trap me in doping": Vinesh Phogat accuses
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The ace wrestler also alleged that there could be a conspiracy to trap her in doping, adding that "no stone is being left unturned to mentally harass us."
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Asian Wrestling Championships 2024: India's Udit wins silver; Abhimanyou,
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Udit won the silver medal in the men's 57kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Abhimanyou (men's 70kg) and Vicky (men's 97kg) also won the bronze medals in their respective weight divisions to take India's tally to three medals
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Akebono, sumo's first foreign-born grand champion, passes away at 54
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The sumo association announced on Thursday that American-born sumo wrestler Akebono, who rose to become the first non-Japanese grand champion, or "Yokozuna," had passed away in Tokyo this month from heart failure.
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Delhi HC seeks response of Centre on WFI's plea challenging its suspension
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs (MYAS) in a plea of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging its suspension. WFI was suspended on December 24, 2023, by the Central Government.
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Antim Panghal backs out from Asian Wrestling Championships 2024, starts pr
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Star India grappler Antim Panghal has decided to back out from the upcoming Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 which will take place in Bishkek, starting from April 11.
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Paris-bound Antim Panghal wants to emulate Sushil Kumar's Olympics wrestli
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In a fresh episode of the 'Fit India Champions Podcast' released on Saturday, Antim Panghal talks about her resolution to 'not touch jalebis at least for a year' and why she wants to emulate her idol, the two-time Olympic medalist, Sushil Kumar.
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Exploring India's Cultural Tapestry: Sangram Singh and Payal Rohatgi Marve
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 21: India's rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy have always been a source of fascination for both locals and visitors alike. Recently, Commonwealth Wrestling Heavyweight Champion Sangram Singh and his actress wife, Payal Rohatgi, found themselves enthralled by
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IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee after "successful trial completion", liftin
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc committee which was appointed to handle the day-to-day activities of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), saying that there is no need for the body following lifting of the ban on the federation by United World Wrestling
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Vinesh Phogat secures win in 50 kg trials held at Patiala
Updated : 2 years ago IST
She will be heading to Kyrgyzstan for the Asian Championships and Olympic Qualifiers. The Asian Wrestling Championships will be held from April 11 to 16, while, Asian Olympic Qualifiers will be held from April 19 to 21.
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Bajrang, Ravi suffer defeat in selection trials, eliminated from Paris Oly
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Star Indian grapplers Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya on Sunday suffered defeats in the selection trials for the upcoming international tournaments following which they are out of the race to take part in the Paris Olympics qualification.
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UWW writes to WFI, underlines athlete registration can be done only by fed
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Ad-hoc Committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Thursday had announced the dates for the trials of the selection of Indian wrestlers for the upcoming Asian Championships and Olympic Games qualifiers. The trials will take place on March 10 and 11 and will be organized by th
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Ad-hoc Committee of WFI announces dates for trials of selection of wrestle
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Ad-hoc Committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday announced the dates for the trials of the selection of Indian wrestlers for the upcoming Asian Championships and Olympic Games qualifiers.
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