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Aman Sehrawat (R) with his Chhatrasal roommate and senior wrestler at the basement-training facility of the akhada. Credit: Express Photo

How a journeyman wrestler became 'more than a brother' and shaped Aman Sehrawat's Olympic dreams

August 27, 2024 8:51 am

Sagar Phalswal was Paris Games bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat's senior and roommate at Chhatrasal akhara; but so deep became their bond that he then became Aman’s friend, mentor, guide.

the two heavyweight Pruthvirajs — Khadke, the Greco Roman 97 kg grappler, and Mohol, the 125 kg strongman, took the decision to move to wrestling's monastery-like campus of Chhatrasal

From wrestling hubs of Maharashtra to Delhi's Chhatrasal in search of an Olympic berth

January 31, 2024 8:56 am

Instead of being happy fighting in mud dangals back home and blaming favouritism for losses, wrestlers like Pruthviraj Mohol and Pruthviraj Khadke have moved to Chhatrasal in search of greater glory

Young first-timers at Delhi govt’s I-Day event: School students

August 16, 2022 6:52 am

The Indian Express spoke to these former private school students on what the shift to government schools entailed for them.

Sushil Kumar bail plea opposed: 'Hunted junior wrestler like wild animals'

October 05, 2021 7:05 pm

“They were behaving like wild animals on a hunt. They hunted him (Sagar) like wild pigs. He was flailing on the floor while they mercilessly beat him,” Special Public Prosecutor Atul Kumar Srivastava told the court.

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How Chhatrasal stadium and coach Satpal shaped Ravi Dahiya

August 05, 2021 7:05 am

The celebrations at Nahari in Haryana would have echoed at the iconic Chhatrasal stadium in Delhi, which is considered to be the spiritual home of several wrestlers, including Ravi, who have trained under the famous coach Satpal Singh.

Murder chargesheet: ‘Sushil Kumar felt betrayed by juniors, wanted to establish his supremacy’

August 03, 2021 1:38 pm

The chargesheet accuses Sushil of being the kingpin of this conspiracy, and alleges that he called associates from Delhi and Haryana with firearms.

National-level wrestler, Olympian Sushil Kumar's associate, arrested in Sagar Dhankar murder case

July 23, 2021 8:21 am

Police claimed that Grewal confessed to his crime during interrogation and told the police that Kumar and his associates thrashed Dhankar and his friends Amit Kumar and Sonu outside Chhatarsal Stadium on May 4.

Delhi court extends judicial custody of wrestler Sushil Kumar till June 25

June 12, 2021 9:36 am

Sushil Kumar was produced before a Metropolitan Magistrate at Rohini District Court after his nine-day judicial custody ended today.

Session at Ramlila a security risk: Delhi Police to CM

January 26, 2014 2:25 am

Senior police officers said they would also inform the Lieutenant Governor about the issue.

Back home,wrestling's new poster boys soak in the stardom

September 21, 2013 3:19 am

Bajrang and Amit Kumar,the bronze and silver medalists at the World championships in Badapest,returned to a heros welcome

CHHATRASAL STADIUM VIDEOS

Delhi observes fourth 'Car-Free Day'

January 22, 2016 7:20 am

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): The national capital on Friday observed fourth 'Car-Free Day' on the stretch between Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station and Chhatrasal Stadium. The aim of the event is to curb pollution and encourage people to use public transport. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was part of the cycle rally, which was organised as part of the event. When asked about the Odd-Even formula, Sisodia said that it would be implemented again. The exercise, which is organised on 22nd of every month, comes after the recently concluded 15-day Odd-Even formula.