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WWE Legend To Officially Retire, Will End His 40-Year Career On WrestleMania Weekend 2025

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Jaipur Wrestling Champion: Meet Girl Who Braved All Odds With Hardwork, Determination

Wrestling Champion: Meet Girl From Jaipur Who Braved All Odds With Hardwork, Determination

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Dec 1, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Weirdest Sports Around The World; Ft, Wife Carrying, Toe Wrestling

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Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Aman Sehrawat, along with former world championship bronze-winner Geeta Phogat, on Monday announced that they would soon launch a Wrestling Champions Super League (WCSL) for the country's budding grapplers but the national federation has refused to sanction the initiative.

Sakshi Malik Along With 2 Wrestlers Announce Wrestling Champions Super League, No Support From WFI

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Sep 16, 2024

PTI

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to mention steps taken by it to reconstitute the ad-hoc committee to run the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

Delhi High Court Asks IOA To State Steps On Reconstitution Of Ad-Hoc Committee For WFI

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Sep 13, 2024

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Vinesh Phogat resigned from her role at the Indian Railways citing personal reasons. Phogat, who had previously stepped away from wrestling after a disputed Olympic result, posted her resignation on social media. The move has sparked speculation about her possible shift to politics.

Vinesh Phogat Resigns From Her Post in Indian Railways

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Sep 6, 2024

PTI

Ukraine's wrestler and politician Zhan Beleniuk, who is the Tokyo Olympics gold medalist and Rio Games silver medalist, won the bronze medal in the men's 85kg Greco-Roman category in the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Now, he has announced his retirement from wrestling as he wants to focus on his political career.

Ukraine's MP And Two-time Olympic Medalist Clinches Bronze In Paris Games 2024

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Aug 11, 2024

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from wrestling a day after being disqualified from the Olympic final due to being 100 grams overweight. The 29-year-old expressed deep regret and emotional distress on social media, stating she no longer has the strength to continue. Phogat had been a strong contender, having reached the gold medal bout before the disqualification.

Paris Olympics 2024 | 'Don't Have More Strength Now': Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement After Disqualification

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Aug 8, 2024

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Grappler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday had a discussion with the Indian coaches after disqualified from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics 2024 for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams. The coaches asserted that she was brave enough to handle the situation while her statement despite what she has gone through on Wednesday morning was nothing short of 'gold'.

Paris 2024 Olympics: This Is What Vinesh Phogat Tells Indian coaches After Her Disqualification From Gold Medal Bout

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Aug 7, 2024

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asked why the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) did not raise any objection after wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being overweight before her women's 50 kg final bout. He also asked India want to become a 'Vishwa Guru', then why is the IOA not asking questions about her disqualification?

Punjab CM Visits Vinesh Phogat's Home, Asks We Want To Become 'Vishwa Guru', Then Why IOA Didn't Raise Objection

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Aug 7, 2024

ETV Bharat Sports Team

Indian contingent suffered a massive blow to their chances on the Wednesday in the Paris Olympics as Vinesh Phogat turned out to be overweight during her wight-in. Vinesh's weight took a jump of 2kg on Tuesday night but she tried jogging and cycling to trim down the weight. However, the wrestler still failed to cut down her weight up to the required limit and was found overweight by 100 grams during the weigh-in.

Paris Olympics Vinesh Phogat Disqualification Live: This Is What Vinesh Phogat Tells To Her Indian Coaches

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Aug 7, 2024

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Overcoming The Diversities To Come Out On Top; A Journey Named Vinesh Phogat

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Aug 7, 2024

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Bajrang Punia Cleared his stance on suspension issue.

"Never Refused To Give Sample To NADA Officials": Bajrang Punia Following Suspension

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May 5, 2024

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Sakshi Malik has hit out at BJP for fielding son of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Sakshi Expresses Anguish at Brij Bhushan's Son Getting BJP Ticket for Lok Sabha Polls

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May 2, 2024

PTI

The United World Wrestling (UWW) Disciplinary Chamber has decided to suspend the refereeing body and refereeing delegates for the alleged violations during 74kg semifinal bout between Italy's Frank Chamizo and Turan Bayramov of Azerbaijan at the European Olympic Games Qualifier, the world wrestling body said.

UWW suspends referees involved in SF bout of European OG Qualifiers

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Apr 24, 2024

IANS

Delhi High Court has asked Centre to clear its stand on management of Wrestling Federation of India

Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Clear Stand on Management of WFI

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Apr 2, 2024

PTI

Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reacted to the controversy around the Paris Olympic Qualifier Trials saying that she might be fabricated in a dope test.

'I Was Made a Villain in This Whole Matter': Vinesh Phogat on Olympic Qualifier Row

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Mar 14, 2024

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Vinesh Phogat, one of the prominent faces in Wrestlers protest against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Monday didn't let selection trials start in two different categories, seeking permission to compete in both 50kg and 53kg trials. Vinesh also demanded written assurance from the authorities that a final trial will be held in the 53kg weight class before the Olympics.

Wrestling Olympics Qualifier Trials: Vinesh Phogat Creates Drama, Doesn't Let Bouts Start

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Mar 11, 2024

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