Wrestling News

Ahead of the Asian Games, Sunil Kumar, six-time Asian champion and Indian Greco-Roman wrestler in the 87kg category, reflects on his journey from starting wrestling in his village to becoming one of the country's most experienced wrestlers.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday said the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) must consider framing guidelines to facilitate the participation of women athletes returning to competitive sport after maternity leave.

As he prepares for his Asian Games debut, 20-year-old Aman reflects on his journey back to the mat after three surgeries, the support that helped him overcome setbacks, and his father's unfinished wrestling dream that continues to inspire him.

Ahead of his Asian Games debut, 23-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler Nitesh Siwach reflects on the journey that brought him to this stage, from stepping away from wrestling to returning with just six months to prove himself.

Adding to the embarrassment for Indian wrestling, Asian Games-bound Greco Roman wrestler Deepak has failed a dope test.

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal is confident about India's wrestling contingent ahead of the upcoming Asian Games, saying the team has a good mix of senior and junior wrestlers and has been training together for the past three months.

A 31-year-old former national-level wrestler, Amit Sheoran, who had been on the run since 2023 after being declared a proclaimed offender in an alleged major opium smuggling case, has been arrested, police said.

The judge emphasised that while bail is ordinarily the rule and jail the exception, the offence in the present case was a "premeditated and gruesome assault resulting in death", which is corroborated by recovery of a firearm, video evidence and a large body of material yet to be tested at trial.

Wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia expressed disappointment and confirmed plans to appeal the verdict in a higher court.

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was acquitted in a sexual harassment case after three years, with the court clearing him and former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar.

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh on Monday expressed happiness following the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the women wrestlers' alleged sexual harassment case.

Rouse Avenue District Court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed against him by several Indian wrestlers.

Sandhya Vishnoi and Akshara had to settle for silver medals while Avanshika and Taniya grabbed bronze medals as India's women wrestlers continued their strong showing at the U17 World Wrestling Championships, Friday.

Reigning U20 world champion wrestler Kajal clinched the women's 76kg category gold with a commanding performance in the Budapest Ranking Series in Budapest.

Sock Street, a socks brand, has partnered with mixed martial arts athlete Sangram Singh to launch its compression performance gear, designed for activities ranging from running and strength training to combat sports and functional fitness.

In a sweeping crackdown on age fraud, more than 500 wrestlers were disqualified from the U-17 National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) introduced a stringent Aadhaar-based verification system.

Manisha and Neha clinched gold medals in the women's division to headline a successful day for Indian wrestlers at the Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series.

The Supreme Court refused to remove adverse observations made by the Delhi High Court against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in a recent judgement that allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials.