In the absence of Sushil Kumar at the World Championships, it was Narsingh Pancham Yadav who won a quota place for next year’s Rio Olympics. For the rest of his compatriots, they will have their chance at qualifying in the following tournaments. Schedule for Indian Wrestling Date Competition Venue 18th-20th March 2016 Asian Olympic Qualification
World Wrestling Championship: Narsingh Wins Bronze
Narsingh Pancham Yadav opened the account for India at the World Wrestling Championship, after winning the bronze medal in the men’s 74 kg freestyle category. Indian wrestlers have had a disappointing outing in the championship, but the medal has given the fans something to cheer about. It was Sushil Kumar’s absence that opened the door
World Wrestling Championship: India Continue To Struggle
The Indian Wrestlers have failed to make a mark in the world wrestling championship as they are yet to win a medal. After the disappointment in the first day, the Indians struggled in the second and third day as well. Ravinder Singh, who competed in the 59kg category of Greco-Roman wrestling, lost to Rovshan Bayramov
World Wrestling Championship: High Hopes For India
The Indian Wrestlers are all set to make their mark at the World Wrestling Championship which will kick off on September 7, 2015 at Las Vegas. India will be participating in the tournament without their ace wrestler Sushil Kumar, but there are other names in the team who could come the spotlight. Yogeshwar Dutt will
World Wrestling Championship: Memorable Indian Wins
The latest edition of the World Wrestling Championship will witness top wrestlers from all across the world in action. Indian wrestlers are all set to make their mark at the event this year. But before we get immersed into the tournament, here is a look at some of the memorable performances by Indian wrestlers at
Sports Stats Weekly #9: Indian Wrestlers Eye Olympic Glory
Wrestling is one among many of the ancient sports in the world we live in. And India wrestlers have helped created a rich history in the sport, with numerous achievements and records to their name. Now, some of you might find that amusing. So are you ready to get to know more about the achievements
Indian Women Wrestling Team Bags Silver
The Indian women’s wrestling team, led by Commonwealth Games gold medalist Vinesh Phogat , put up a top-notch performance at the Kazakhstan President’s Cup held in Astana, Kazakhstan which was held between 24th and 26th July. They finished 2nd overall to bag the silver medal as hosts Kazakhstan-1 finished with top honours. The male wrestlers
Pro Wrestling League To Kick Off In November
After the success of various sports leagues, India is all set to witness the launch of another one in the form of Pro Wrestling League. Pro Wrestling League Aiming High The inaugural edition of the Pro Wrestling League will be held between November 8 and 29 this year. The league will feature the likes of
Indian Star-Power At Pro Wrestling League
Following the unprecedented success of cricket, hockey, football and kabaddi leagues in India, wrestling too will look to build on the immense success of Indian professional leagues this year. The inaugural edition of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) will consist of six teams with eleven players each, six Indian and five foreigners per team making
India’s Olympic Qualifiers: Wrestling
India have already begun their journey at the Olympic qualifiers with representations in athletics, men’s hockey and shooting. In this series of write-ups, Sports Rediscovered will bring to you one sport each week and its players’ path for the Rio Olympics 2016. Indian wrestlers have a good chance in the Olympic Qualifiers for the Rio
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