New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Two-time national champion Meenakshi Goyat staged a stunning comeback to defeat South Korea’s Seoyoung Park and enter the women’s 53kg final, while Hansika Lamba (55kg) and Neha (59kg) secured bronze medals for India at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Thursday.Meenakshi, who earned her place in the Indian squad by defeating two-time World Championships bronze medallist Antim Panghal, was trailing 0-2 until the closing 30 seconds o…
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New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat and U23 world champion will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, a city that hosted the competition in 2018 and 2024. The event, which will follow a two-day format for the first time, will begin on Monday with Greco-Roman, followed by women’s wrestling and then freestyle.Close to 350 wrestlers are competing for the 30 gold medals on offer. A total of 30 Indian wrestlers – 10 each for wom…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Woman grapplers Meenakshi Goyat, Hanshika, and Mansi Lather, along with male freestyle competitors Aman, Sandeep Singh Mann, Mukul Dahiya, and Greco-Roman Style contestants Sachin Sehrawat and Sunil Kumar, topped their respective weight categories in the selection trials for the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship.The top continental event is scheduled to be held at Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) from April 6 to 12, with the Indian wrestlers hoping to perform well in the co…
Noida, Jan 30 (IANS) Explaining the thought and symbolism behind the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 trophy, chairman Dayaan Farooqi highlighted the work process behind the idea of making it connected to the soil of the country.The PWL 2026 kicked off on January 15, with the grand finale scheduled for February 1, marking the return of the league after six-year hiatus.“The story behind the trophy reflects how we have paid attention to even the smallest details of the league. From the akhadas an…
Noida, Jan 30 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh expressed optimism on the growth of ongoing Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 at the Noida Indoor Stadium saying the league will be expanded to multiple cities in future seasons.The PWL 2026 kicked off on January 15, with the grand finale scheduled for February 1, marking the return of the league after six-year hiatus.”The next PWL season will be held across all major cities. This time, due to time constraints, the leagu…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Punjab Royals take on UP Dominators in the season opener of Pro Wrestling League (PWL) on January 15, setting the tone for a competitive league phase as the PWL officially announced the schedule for its much-anticipated fifth season, with the league set to run from January 15 to February 1 at the Noida Indoor Stadium. Marking its return after a comprehensive restructuring, the PWL 2026 will feature six franchises competing in a high-intensity league and knockout format, …
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Headlined by Japan’s Yui Susaki, who attracted a record bid of ₹60 lakh from the Haryana Thunders, women wrestlers emerged as the top attractions in the player auctions for the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 conducted in New Delhi on Saturday.Alongside Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Susaki, World Championship medallist Antim Panghal was snapped up by UP Dominators for ₹52 lakh in the women’s 53 kg category, while Puerto Rico’s Ana Godinez fetched ₹46 lakh from Pun…