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Wrestler Priya becomes second Indian U20 World Champion

NEW DELHI: Priya became only the second Indian woman wrestler to win the U20 World Championships, while fast-rising Antim Panghal also stormed into the title match as India had unprecedented success at the Junior World Championships on Thursday.

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Asian Games | Vinesh pulls out due to knee injury, clears way for Antim Panghal's inclusion

“The doctor has said that unfortunately, surgery is the only option for me to recover,” Phogat wrote.

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Trials for wrestling World Championships likely after elected body takes charge

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee for wrestling, constituted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), is considering leaving the responsibility of organising trials for the World Championships to the newly elected office-bearers of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

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We did not run away from trials; good to see youngsters fighting for their rights: Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, facing criticism for accepting exemption from the Asian Games trials, expressed their disappointment at being dragged to court by young wrestlers.

The Times of India

Sakshi Malik, Sangeeta Phogat out of Asiad reckoning after skipping trials

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with exemptions granted to Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Saturday, the day the selection trials were held at the Indira Gandhi (IG) indoor stadium here.

The Times of India

Antim Panghal wins 53kg trial, vows to move Supreme Court after High Court dismisses her petition

NEW DELHI: Talented youngster Antim Panghal made a statement by winning the 53kg trials just moments after her plea challenging Vinesh Phogat's exemption was dismissed, while Mansi Ahlawat outperformed expectations by securing her place in the Indian team for the Asian Games from a 57kg field that included two World…

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Antim wins Asian Games trials but gets only stand-by spot, says will challenge decision in SC

Antim Panghal beat all competitors in 53kg category selection trials for Asian Games, but was named stand-by. Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging IOA ad-hoc committee's decision to send Vinesh directly to Games. Antim to fight injustice, may go to Supreme Court. Sakshee, Anshu Malik, Mansi Ahlawat, Radhika, Kiran, Gyanender,…

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Delhi HC refuses to interfere with Asian Games trials exemption to wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Saturday refused to interfere with top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia's exemption from Asian Games trials.

The Times of India

Endeavour of court not to find who is better, says Delhi HC on exemption from trials For Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday said it will pass an order on July 22 on a challenge to the exemption granted to top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games trials.

The Times of India

Delhi HC reserves order on plea against Asian Games trial exemption to Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

While reserving the order the bench made clear that it will only see if the procedure has been followed or not. Read further on Dynamite News

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Asian Games trials exemption to Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia: HC to pronounce order on Saturday

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday said it will pass an order on July 22 on a challenge to the exemption granted to top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games trials.

The Times of India

Why allow Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia direct entry to Asiad: HC on Antim Panghal plea

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court Thursday asked the adhoc panel running the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to explain why it exempted top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from the Asian Games trials, giving them direct entry.

The Times of India

Antim Panghal and Sujeet Kalkal move Delhi HC against trial exemption to Bajrang, Vinesh; no such free pass to any wrestlers for World Championships

NEW DELHI: Angered by the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) ad-hoc committee's decision to exempt Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from trials for the upcoming Asian Games, former junior world champion Antim Panghal and reigning U-23 and U-20 Asian title holder Sujeet Kalkal on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court demanding…

The Times of India

Yogeshwar Dutt slams trials exemption to Bajrang, Vinesh; says decision unfair and created confusion

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Wednesday came down heavily on the IOA-appointed ad-hoc panel's decision to hand exemptions to Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games selection trials, saying that the "biased move" was not in the best interest of the sport.

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Decision to exempt Bajrang and Vinesh from trials is unfortunate, will hurt wrestling in country: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: The decision to exempt Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games trials is "unfortunate" and will hurt wrestling in India, outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges by women grapplers, said on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Wrestling | IOA appointed ad-hoc committee goes into damage control mode after exemption granted to Vinesh and Bajrang raises the hackles of others

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA)-appointed ad-hoc committee’s decision to exempt Bajrang Punia (65kg) and Vinesh Phogat (53kg) from the Asian Games trials, scheduled in Delhi on Saturday and Sunday, has invited criticism and two promising wrestlers have moved the court against it

The Times of India

'Should we leave wrestling': Antim Panghal questions Vinesh Phogat's exemption from Asian Games trials

NEW DELHI: The reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal questioned Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games trials exemption on Wednesday, claiming that not just she but many other Indian wrestlers are capable of defeating the famed grappler in the 53kg category.

The Times of India

'Trials should be fair, without any bias': Coaches, parents unhappy with exemption given to six wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Several coaches and parents of seasoned and aspiring wrestlers on Friday voiced their demand for the revocation of the exemption granted to Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and three others from participating in the Asian Games and World Championships trials.

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Asian Wrestling Championships: Antim Panghal signs off with silver, four others win bronze

ASTANA: Young Antim Panghal signed off with a silver medal in her debut Asian Championships after going down to the formidable Akari Fujinami of Japan in the 53kg title clash while four other Indian wrestlers clinched bronze medals on Wednesday.

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National Games | Antim underlines her class in the women’s 53kg

Mansi, Yash, Jointy, Gynender and Satish also taste success

The Hindu

Antim — the Indian teen wrestling sensation driven to succeed

An unflinching commitment to being the best has propelled her to the top of the world’s junior ranks. If she stays injury-free and continues to improve, there is no telling how far she can go

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Vinesh headlines women’s squad for wrestling World championships

Vinesh Phogat defeated World under-20 champion Antim Panghal on Monday in the women’s trials for the

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