wrestling

Three Maharashtra wrestlers seal U23 Women's Worlds berths for first time

September 01, 2026 11:20 am

Ahilya Shinde, Vaishnavi Patil and Amruta Pujari won their respective trials at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium to book their spots

'System was trying to protect him': Vinesh Phogat slams Brij Bhushan's acquittal, vows to appeal

August 03, 2026 1:26 pm

The Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar

Supreme Court says WFI plea against Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games trials infructuous

June 05, 2026 3:42 am

The Supreme Court clarified that the dismissal of the plea does not affirm the adverse observations made by the Delhi High Court against the WFI.

Deepak Punia changes weight category but qualifies for Asian Games

May 31, 2026 11:52 pm

Deepak Punia could not train because of an injury ahead of the Asian Games trials and hence moved up to the 97kg category

Antim Panghal sidesteps Vinesh Phogat show to book Asian Games ticket

May 31, 2026 1:06 pm

Antim, who represented India in the 53 kg category at the 2024 Paris Olympics, suffered a shocking loss against Meenakshi Goyat in the Asian Championships trial earlier this year

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

When wrestling enters the museum

August 26, 2026 8:55 am

The exhibition ‘Grip, Hold, Pin’ at Bengaluru’s Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), on view until November 1, 2026, explores wrestling as more than just a sport. Here’s everything you need to know about the exhibition.

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