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  Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka

  India | August 07, 2024 15:10 IST

  Rahul Gandhi expressed disappointment and called for the Indian Olympic Association to challenge the decision, praising Vinesh’s resilience. Priyanka Gandhi lauded Vinesh’s dedication and hard work, emphasising that her journey has inspired many.

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  Vinesh Phogat disqualified: PM calls her 'champion among champions', urges PT Usha to file protest

  India | August 07, 2024 13:18 IST

  In a heartfelt message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded wrestler Vinesh Phogat, calling her "India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian." Despite a recent setback, PM Modi expressed his unwavering support and admiration for Phogat's resilience.

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  Olympic-bound Anshu Malik withdraws from Poland Open, being tested for COVID-19

  Other Sports | June 11, 2021 14:45 IST

  Anshu, 19, had qualified for the Tokyo Games through the Asian Olympic Qualifier, held in Almaty in April this year. Anshu is now the second Indian to have pulled out of the last Ranking Series event ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

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  Pooja Dhanda wins gold, silver for Sakshi Malik in Bulgaria wrestling

  Cricket | March 02, 2019 21:32 IST

  With Dhanda and Malik's podium finishes, India had four medals in their kitty.

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  Year Ender 2018: Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling

  Other Sports | December 24, 2018 13:37 IST

  The Commonwealth Games may not be the best yardstick but considering that the Asian bloc is a powerhouse of the sport, Bajrang and Vinesh's gold medals at the Jakarta Games assume significance.

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  Working on how to end matches: Sakshi Malik

  Other Sports | December 12, 2018 16:22 IST

  The Rohtak wrestler picked up bronze in the Asian Championships but crashed out of the Yasar Dogu International before reaching the medal round.

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  CWG 2014: Worked hard on my strength says Yogeshwar Dutt

  Other Sports | August 01, 2014 18:26 IST

  Glasgow:  Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt said Thursday that he worked hard on his strengths to win the gold here in the men's freestyle 65kg category in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.It was the Olympic bronze medallist's

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  Indian wrestlers dominate Asian cadet wrestling championship, win 3 golds

  Other Sports | July 28, 2013 22:09 IST

  New Delhi, July 28: India has won 3 golds, 9 silver and 3 bronze medals at the Asian Cadet freestyle, Greco Roman style  and female wrestling championship that concluded today in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia. India's

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  Medal hungry Sushil Kumar eyes gold in Rio

  Other Sports | October 13, 2012 18:48 IST

  Nagpur, Oct 13:  After improving his 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze to silver in London, Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar has set his target on a gold in the next Games in Rio de Janeiro. Interacting with

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  Sonika Says, She Wanted To Show Women How To Stay Positive

  Bollywood | October 11, 2011 14:27 IST

  Mumbai, Oct 11 : Indian wrestler Sonika Kaliraman, who opted out of popular reality show ‘Bigg Boss' as she is expecting, says, she became a part of the show to understand the psychological state of