New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Focused on winning multiple medals at the 2026 Asian Games and 2028 Olympics, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has appointed three foreign coaches and a High-Performance Director (HPD) to work with the national squad. The foreign experts are expected to assume office next month.Georgia’s Emzarios Bentinidis will be the men’s freestyle coach, Japan’s Kosei Akaishi will look after the women wrestlers, Gogi Koguashvili will be the coach for men’s Greco-Roma…
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Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has backed calls for legendary wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav to be posthumously conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, following recent developments in the Bombay High Court regarding the matter.The Kolhapur bench of the High Court, comprising Justices Madhav Jamdar and Pravin Patil, has directed the Union government to take a final call on the issue by May 4. The directive came during the hearing of a Public In…
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…
Kohima, March 7 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday described Naga traditional wrestling as a celebration of the identity, heritage and indomitable spirit of the Naga people. Addressing the 30th Naga Traditional Wrestling Championship-cum-1st Wrestling Festival 2026 as the chief guest at Khuochiezie ground, the Chief Minister said the indigenous sport is a living heritage passed down through generations. Rio said that Naga wrestling goes beyond physical strength and also repre…
Noida, Feb 2 (IANS) BJP leader and former president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, praised the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 and lauded the thrilling final between Haryana Thunders and Delhi Dangal Warriors. He described the tournament as a major success and attributed the sport’s consistent growth to the enhanced sports infrastructure developed over the last decade under the government.Reacting to Sunday’s championship clash, Brij Bhushan said the f…
Noida, Feb 2 (IANS) Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after narrowly defeating Delhi Dangal Warriors 5–4 in a tense final on Sunday. Following their victory, head coach Virender Dahiya attributed the franchise’s success to its long-term vision and emphasised the league’s significance for emerging wrestlers. He noted that the league provided valuable learning experiences from foreign players and expressed confidence that Indian wrestlers will continue to…
Noida, Feb 2 (IANS) Pro Wrestling League (PWL) CEO Akhil Gupta expressed satisfaction following the successful conclusion of the fifth edition of the tournament, revealing that Haryana Thunders’ title-winning captain and Japanese wrestling star Yui Susaki has confirmed her participation for the next season. Susaki, a highly accomplished wrestler, won gold in the women’s 50 kg at Tokyo 2020 Olympics without surrendering a single point. During the Paris 2024 Olympics, she experienced her first…
Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Ahead of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 final, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh expressed confidence in the sport’s growth in India, highlighting strong government backing and the league’s successful revival after a prolonged hiatus. Singh said the budgetary support extended to wrestling has remained robust, with the sport continuing to enjoy the confidence of the country’s top leadership. Referring to the Union Budget and government initi…
Noida, Jan 31 (IANS) Noida witnessed a packed house on Sunday evening as fans filled the Noida Indoor Stadium for the high-octane Pro Wrestling League final between Delhi Dangal Warriors and Haryana Thunders. It was the league’s first final since 2019, marking its return after a long suspension triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.Despite the absence of several top international wrestlers and familiar Indian stars, the Pro Wrestling League drew strong crowds throughout the tournament, underlinin…
Noida, Jan 30 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) CEO Akhil Gupta said the extended gap since the league’s last edition has heightened interest among fans, reflected in strong crowd turnout at the venues.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.“It is a matter of great fortune for us that so many people are coming to the gates. There is tremendous interest, and there is a rush for passes at…