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Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat marches to SFs of women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat made it to the semifinals of the women's 50 kg freestyle category at the ongoing Paris

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Olympic Wrestling Upset: Yui Susaki Defeated By Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat of India stuns Yui Susaki in women's 50kg wrestling upset at Tokyo Olympics.

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Olympics: Vinesh, Aman, Antim set to begin India's quest for wrestling medals in Paris

Vinesh Phogat will need to overcome a turbulent lead-up to the Paris Games as she steps onto the mat, determined to secure an elusive Olympic medal. Alongside her, five of her fellow wrestlers will also aim to carve their own success stories on the grandest stage when the wrestling competition…

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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…

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At Olympics, India’s top women wrestlers have more at stake than medals

In Haryana, the fear of one man has threatened to destroy many champions’ dreams. Now, they are fighting back.

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Really pained by events in Indian wrestling but hopeful of two medals: Yogeshwar Dutt

NEW DELHI: The progress of wrestling in India has been 'severely affected' over the past two years due to significant disruptions, according to Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt. Despite these setbacks, he remains hopeful that the six Indian wrestlers competing in the Paris Games, starting on July 26, have the potential…

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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.

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Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat unseeded, Antim and Aman seeded 4th & 6th in wrestling events

NEW DELHI: Antim Panghal and Aman Sehrawat have been seeded fourth and sixth respectively in their weight categories for the wrestling events at the upcoming Paris Olympics, starting on August 5.

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Exclusive | 'Speaking of expectations...': Paris Olympics-bound Rhythm Sangwan keeps medal hopes under wraps

NEW DELHI: "I am hoping that our athletes will take us even higher on the medal table this time" - The nation's hope erupted in a wave of applause as India's sports minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed optimism about the Indian contingent setting a new benchmark at the upcoming Paris Olympics…

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Lok Sabha 2024: Will wrestlers’ protest impact elections in Haryana?

Among the poll narratives in Haryana, ahead of voting across its 10 Lok Sabha seats on May 25, the protest by India’s top women wrestlers against alleged sexual assault by former wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has purportedly taken centre stage.

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WFI to decide on Paris Games selection criteria on May 21

India secures six Summer Games quotas, with focus on women wrestlers; WFI to decide on final trials.

The Hindu

Wrestling Federation of India to decide on Paris Games selection criteria on May 21

NEW DELHI: Reliable sources have indicated that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will finalise the selection criteria for assembling the Indian team for the Paris Olympics on May 21.

The Times of India

Please announce date, time, venue, format of Olympic trials: Vinesh Phogat to sports ministry

NEW DELHI: Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has called upon the sports ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to promptly announce the details of the trials, including the time, date, venue, and format.

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‘Never refused to give my sample’: Bajrang Punia responds after NADA suspends him

Bajrang Punia faces provisional suspension for refusing dope test, WFI plans to write to WADA on the matter.

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Maintaining weight will be a challenge for next four months, says Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat overcomes challenges to secure Olympic quota in 50kg category, determined to win medal at Paris Games.

The Times of India

Battle-hardened Vinesh Phogat secures Paris Olympics quota

Two-time World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat, a leading face of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, secured on Saturday the quota place for the Paris Games, defeating Kazakhstan’s Laura Ganikyzy in the women’s 50kg semifinals of the Asian Olympic qualifiers in Bishkek.

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Wrestling | Vinesh, Anshu and Reetika earn three Olympic quota places

Indian women wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik, and Reetika secure quota places for Asian Olympic Games qualifier.

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Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

Vinesh Phogat secures Paris Olympics quota in women's 50kg category at Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek.

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Vinesh Phogat secures women's 50kg Paris Olympics quota for India

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat continued her dominance on Saturday, securing a quota for the Paris Olympics in the women's 50kg category without conceding a single point at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

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Vinesh Phogat, Reetika, Anshu Malik secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

NEW DELHI: Making a triumphant return to the international arena after leading a prolonged protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat secured a Paris Olympics quota in the women's 50kg category at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Saturday.

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Vinesh, Reetika, Mansi and Anshu inch closer to Paris Olympics qualification

Vinesh Phogat dominates in Bishkek, one win away from securing Paris Olympics quota, along with Anshu Malik and Reetika.

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Asian Olympic Games qualifier | All Indian eyes on wrestler Vinesh as she targets ticket to Paris

Vinesh Phogat leads Indian wrestlers in Asian Olympic Games qualifier for Paris Olympics quota places.

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Vinesh accuses WFI chief of trying to end her Olympic dream; fears doping conspiracy

World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat on April 12 accused the Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh of trying to stop her from competing in the Olympic Qualifiers

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Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Narendra Modi to oust people like Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against "oppressors" such as Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Indian sports, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, the protesting duo, criticised the IOA's recent decision to return wrestling's administrative control to the controversy-ridden national federation during their statement on Tuesday.

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Brij Bhushan’s aide Sanjay Singh gets control of WFI

NEW DELHI: It’s back to square one for Indian wrestling. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc panel formed to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI, giving full control of the sport to the federation headed by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s close side, Sanjay Singh.

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