wrestling

Sakshi Malik seeks PM Modi intervention for Vinesh Phogat's participation in Gonda wrestling event

May 12, 2026 5:30 pm

Vinesh was issued a detailed show-cause notice by WFI, accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations

Asian Wrestling Championships: Meenakshi Goyat bags silver; Sujeet, Abhimanyou, Sandeep enter gold medal bouts

April 10, 2026 11:45 pm

While Meenakshi's loss came as a heart-break for the Indian contingent, Monika and Harshita lifted their spirits with clinical performances to clinch the bronze medals.

Once a fan of WWE superstar John Cena, Meenakshi Goyat is now in the Asian Championships final

April 10, 2026 8:42 am

Meenakshi Goyat will face China's Jin Zhang in the 53-kg final. "I had no idea that Pro Wrestling is different from what I am doing right now. In my family, no one had any idea about what that was," Meenakshi Goyat had said.

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

Wrestling: Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat leads campaign at Asian Championship as Meenakshi pips Antim Panghal for a spot

March 17, 2026 8:14 pm

First loss on domestic circuit in three years for two-time medal winner at Worlds; Kajal upsets former junior world champion Priya Malik in 76kg trials

How a viral Flying Squirrel move made Russian wrestler Bozigit Islamgereev an internet sensation

March 13, 2026 9:03 am

Trailing 5-8 in the semifinal of the U-23 European championships, the man from Dagestan somersaulted over his opponent and dragged him down with a waist-lock to get four points and the victory

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'.

Yui Susaki’s India mission: Some light tourism, eat butter chicken and scope out Indian wrestlers

January 24, 2026 10:07 pm

Japanese legend and Tokyo Olympic champion, who suffered her only international loss to Vinesh Phogat in Paris, keen to grapple with upcoming youngsters at Pro Wrestling League

Pro Wrestling League auction: Yui Susaki, Antim Panghal most wanted by teams in PWL restart

January 03, 2026 11:36 pm

Multiple teams started the bidding war for Susaki but in the end it was Haryana who prevailed after they missed out on Paris Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat earlier, who was sold for Rs 51 lakhs to Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals.

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."

Police detain protesting wrestlers, clear protest site at Jantar Mantar

May 28, 2023 5:00 pm

The wrestlers had said that use of force by police will not deter them from going ahead with their peaceful march and the Mahapanchayat.

Tough match: A traditional Kolkata akhada wrestles with Covid-19

August 05, 2020 9:06 pm

Chhote Lal Ki Ghat, at Mullick Ghat near the Howrah Bridge, once attracted spectators all year round. The coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing lockdown have thrown up new challenges.

Legendary actor Dharmendra witnesses live PWL action

December 14, 2015 4:12 pm

Bollywood legend Dharmendra enjoyed live wrestling as PWL moved to Ludhiana.

Wrestler Geeta Phogat Buys Range Rover

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm