Wrestler Nisha Dahiya emerged national champion in the women's 65kg category, a day after her dramatic 'murder story' turned out to be a case of mistaken identity.
The top boss of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said that they took inspiration from the Odisha government's support to the sport of hockey.
A tenacious Sanju Devi (62kg) and a confident Saneh (72kg) entered the semifinals of the junior wrestling world championships while Bhateri also joined them in the last-four stage.
Vinesh, who exited from the Tokyo Games following her shock quarterfinal defeat, was suspended by the WFI for not staying and training with her Indian teammates and for sporting singlet of her personal sponsor.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday "temporarily suspended" star grappler Vinesh Phogat for indiscipline during her forgettable Tokyo Olympics campaign and also issued notice to young Sonam Malik for misconduct.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) 'temporarily suspended' star grappler Vinesh Phogat for indiscipline during her forgettable Tokyo Olympics campaign.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had challenged the decision, asserting that the step was in violation of the Sports Code.
Seasoned wrestlers Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia have been nominated for the Arjuna Award.
Six Indian wrestlers, including three in men's freestyle, have made the cut for the Tokyo Olympics starting July 23.
It was reported that social distancing norms and other procedures put in place by the sports ministry were flouted at the indoor arena of the Noida Stadium.
The WFI official also said that they are ready to send the Indian team for the individual World Cup, set to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from December 12-18.
Cook had left for Seattle after the national camp for women wrestlers in Lucknow was suspended in March owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will finalise the recommendations and send it to the Sports Ministry on Monday.
Yadav, who played a crucial role in India's campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup 2020 in which India finished runners up, pledged to donate Rs 2 lakh for the cause.
While India had initially shown interest, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is not too keen on hosting it anymore.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has offered Shako Bentinidis a contract till Tokyo Olympics 2020, and also appointed Murad Gaidarov to help out Deepak Punia and Ravi Dahiya.
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