FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Reetika hooda - The Untold Story

Asian Wrestling Championships: Reetika wins silver; Mansi, Muskan settle for bronze

NEW DELHI: World under-23 champion Reetika Hooda relinquished a substantial advantage in the final against Kyrgyzstan’s Aiperi Medet Kyzy to settle for a silver medal in the Asian wrestling championships in Amman, Jordan.

The Times of India · Mar 28, 2025

Paris Olympics: Lack of national camps hurt Indian wrestlers

India in Paris will be remembered for Vinesh Phogat. She won and lost in equal measure - there wasn't a medal to show for the 50 kg wrestler - but the brave Vinesh ensured that she will be one of India's most talked-about sportspersons of all time.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

Valiant Reetika Hooda makes her mark despite bowing out of medal contention at Paris Olympics

PARIS: Indian women wrestlers have made waves in the lower weight categories for years, with the likes of the Phogat sisters and Sakshi Malik making their mark. There are very few who compete in the heavyweight division and make the heads turn. Reetika Hooda, the 22-year-old from Rohtak, is one…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2024

Indian wrestlers under the spotlight at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestling has gone through a tumultuous period since the beginning of the last year with the protest against the former president of WFI, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, over allegations of sexual harassment by leading female wrestlers, followed by the suspension of the national federation which led to…

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2024

Olympics: Will India go past historic Tokyo medal haul in Paris?

As the Olympic Games commence in Paris on Friday, the 117 Indian athletes participating in the event find themselves in diverse situations. While a few carry the weight of immense expectations on their shoulders, others are determined to deliver unexpected triumphs. Meanwhile, some seasoned competitors are focused on concluding their…

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2024

What to expect from Indian wrestlers at Paris Olympics - a SWOT analysis

Indian wrestlers have consistently secured medals in every Olympic Games since 2008 in Beijing, solidifying wrestling's position as a premier Olympic sport in the nation. This success has extended to the junior level as well, with the emergence of U23 world champions, raising expectations for outstanding performances in Paris.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2024

Paris Olympics: Reetika Hooda looks to emulate her idol Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Paris Olympics-bound Reetika Hooda has many firsts to her name. She is the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympics in the heavyweight (76kg) division - the highest for women in the sport.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2024

Olympic quota winners Ritika, Nisha urge WFI not to hold trials ahead of Paris 2024

Indian wrestlers Reetika and Nisha Dahiya, who secured the Paris Olympics 2024 quotas for the country, urged the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to not conduct trials ahead of the multi-sport extravaganza. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 19, 2024

Bipasha ready ahead of likely 76kg wrestling trials for Paris Olympics

Reetika Hooda secures India's first Olympic quota in women's 76 kg wrestling, challengers aim to beat her for Paris 2024.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024