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Vinesh is looking to make a return to wrestling after an absence of nearly 20 months. (Reuters Photo)

Vinesh Phogat reaches Brij Bhushan’s home turf for National Open Ranking Tournament

May 11, 2026 1:23 pm

Event being held on the home turf of former federation chief not part of Asian Games selection process; WFI has slapped show-cause notice on Vinesh alleging anti-doping rule violations and disciplinary breaches

Tragic death in family, move to Chhatrasal and now Asian Championships gold — meet Abhimanyou

April 24, 2026 7:50 am

After father’s death, Abhimanyou moved to Chhatrasal to complete his Olympic dream, shared a room with Ravi Dahiya, and now has two Asian medals to show off

Indian wrestler Lalit defeated the 2025 World Championships medalist and top-seed Shi Huoying of China in the semi-final of the 55kg category of the Asian Wrestling Championships. (Photo: United World Wrestling)

Wrestler's gripping tale: Lost mother at 2, adopted by 15, beats China's best at 23

April 07, 2026 8:55 am

After losing his mother when he was a toddler, and living with a father not supportive of his wrestling, Panipat’s greco-roman wrestler defeats 2025 Worlds medallist in Bishkek

Vladimir Mestvirishvili, the late Georgian wrestling coach, was named in the list of Padma Shri winners on Sunday. (PHOTO: Special Arrangement)

Indian wrestling's father-figure coach and mentor to Olympic medallists gets his due — posthumous Padma Shri

January 26, 2026 10:35 am

Georgian Vladimir Mestvirishvili, who shaped the careers of Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt and Bajrang Punia, spent nearly two decades in India; "Whenever Sushil, Yogeshwar and my names are said, his name should also be taken," says Bajrang Punia; Yogeshwar Dutt says 'after he came to India, technical issues were sorted'.

Pro Wrestling League: Aman Sehrawat, Japan's Yui Susaki top base price list for PWL auction

December 31, 2025 8:57 pm

Aman Sehrawat has been a standout performer for India, securing medals at the Olympic Games and Asian Games in recent seasons.

Aman Sehrawat, Neha Sangwan's suspensions lifted by Wrestling Federation of India

November 14, 2025 9:27 pm

Confirming the development, Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh said, "Yes, we have decided to lift the suspension as this was their first lapse."

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal in action. (Photo: X/UWW/)

‘Antim 2.0 ready to challenge for gold’: A year after Paris Olympics setback, wrestler takes centrestage at World Championships

September 16, 2025 4:00 pm

Antim, who wrestles in 53kg, will return to the big wrestling stage at the World Championship a year after making an unceremonious exit from the Paris Olympics.

Aman Sehrawat of India in action with Zelimkhan Abakarov of Albania. (Reuters)

Paris Olympics medallist Aman Sehrawat headlines Indian team for World Wrestling Championships as big names book berth

August 04, 2025 6:36 pm

While Aman Sehrawat barely faced any resistance in his two hours, Sujeet had to work hard for his place as Vishal Kaliraman tested him in the final.

Antim, Manisha World wrestling Championships

Antim, Manisha shine at World Wrestling Championships trials; Vaishanvi has a breakthrough day to remember

August 03, 2025 10:59 pm

The selected Indian wrestlers will participate at the World Championships scheduled from 13th to 21st September in Zagreb, Croatia.

Vaishnavi Patil's breakthrough after heartbreaking misses, from mud wrestling in Maharashtra to World Championships squad

August 03, 2025 10:18 pm

While this is just the first step, Vaishnavi knows where she stands and what needs to be done. “I was waiting for one chance and I have gotten it after so many defeats, I won’t let it go in vain."