Wrestling News

In an ideal world, politics and sport are not meant to be mixed. But then the world of Indian wrestling was far from ideal in 2024 with Vinesh Phogat's Olympic dejection and the never-ending administrative chaos pulling down a once flourishing sport

The ongoing National Wrestling Championship in Gujranwala descended into chaos on Saturday after altercations between wrestlers spiraled into physical brawls.

Bajrang Punia has been suspended for four years for refusing to provide a urine sample for anti-doping testing during the trials for the national team in March 2024

The suspension means that Bajrang will not be able to return to competitive wrestling and apply for a coaching job abroad, if he aspires to.

Malik's heartfelt plea highlights the ongoing issues within the Wrestling Federation of India and the need for immediate government intervention to ensure a safe and fair environment for athletes.

Vinesh Phogat announced her decision to quit wrestling after a heart-breaking disqualification from the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final in Paris Olympics 2024.

Mansi Ahlawat grabbed a bronze to extend India's medal-winning run at the World Championships

Chirag Chikkara became only the third Indian to become Under-23 world champion as India capped a rich haul of nine medals, including a gold and silver each, at the age group tournament

The government on Friday cleared Indian wrestling team's participation at the World Championships

With very few days left for the competition to begin, the wrestlers also tried to file a petition in the court but arrived late.

WFI withdrew the selection trials notice and the court, on October 4, decided not to proceed with the contempt petition.

Taking a dig at Sakshi Malik, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former wrestler Babita Phogat alleged that she had sold her integrity to sell her book.

The movie Dangal was made on the lives of wrestlers Geeta and Babita Phogat, as well as their father Mahavir Phogat.

Vinesh Phogat responded to allegations from Sakshi Malik that the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh developed cracks when "people close to" Vinesh began to fill her mind with "greed".

Wrestler Sakshi Malik narrated how former Wrestler Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh tried to molest her in 2012.

Sakshi Malik has said that Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia's decision to accept exemption from the Asian Games trials last year hit the image of their protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

IOA chief PT Usha slammed former wrestler Vinesh Phogat for blaming the association for her disqualification from the Paris Olympics, saying, "the wrestler's team is accountable, not the IOA".

John Cena shared a moment with The Rock at the Oscars and the picture of their meeting prompted a huge conversation surrounding a possible match.