Language - | Why we could miss out on a generation of wrestlers post COVID-19 crisis Wrestling is one of India's core strengths in the Olympics, with India winning at least one medal in each of the last three editions. With the abrupt halt to sporting activities owing to the pandemic, we might see a lot of after-effects, especially for combat sports like wrestling. sounak mullick |
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 | Yogi Bhai has told me ‘Gold lekar aana’ for every competition, reveals Bajrang Punia Bajrang Punia has lavished praise on former India wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt whom the former considers as his mentor as they both wrestle in the same 65 kg category. The 25-year old wrestler further added that he is totally focused on doing well in the upcoming Asian Championships. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Indian Wrestling to receive central contract for the first time Indian wrestlers will have a central contract system now that will be introduced for the first time at any Olympic games in the country. This system will grade the grapplers on their performance basis in various international events, although the wrestlers are yet to give their consent about it. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Yogeshwar Dutt advised me against moving to court after Khel Ratna snub, reveals Bajrang Punia Bajrang Punia stopped short of going to the court after not being recommended for the Khel Ratna award following advice by his mentor Yogeshwar Dutt. Sensing the futility of the exercise, he has now decided to move on and focus on his preparations for the upcoming World Wrestling Championship. SportsCafe Desk |
| Yogeshwar Dutt advices Bajrang Punia to focus on World Championships despite Khel Ratna snub Bajrang Punia, who was contemplating to go to court after being ignored for the Khel Ratna Award, has been advised by mentor Yogeshwar Dutt to concentrate on the next month’s World Championships over Khel Ratna issue. Punia felt that he wronged by the Sports Ministry and was very upset over that. SportsCafe Desk |
| Bajrang Punia might move to court after getting rejected from Khel Ratna Award Wrestler Bajrang Punia has threatened to move to the court after he was rejected from the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. The union sports ministry has decided to present the biggest sporting award of the country to cricket captain Virat Kohli and star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. SportsCafe Desk |
 | It’s time India took their archaic treasure to a futuristic weapon of glory After a marvelous performance by the Indian wrestlers at the Gold Commonwealth Games, the way they fared at the Asiad was dismal, to put it mildly. Over the years, Indian wrestlers have proved their mettle on the biggest stage and it is evident that a sharp brain now could take them to next level. Subhayan Dutta |
 | Asian Games 2018 | Bajrang Punia refers Asiad gold as his biggest achievement After winning the first gold medal for India in the ongoing Asian games, wrestler Bajrang Punia has termed this as the biggest medal of his career. He has also stated that winning a gold medal at the Asiad will help him put up a great show at the Tokyo Olympics to be played in 2020. SportsCafe Desk |
| Yogeshwar Dutt stresses on the need of foreign help in coaching Stressing on the involvement of foreign professionals for the betterment of grapplers, Yogeshwar Dutt has stated that Indian coaches lack interest in learning new techniques. CWG gold medallist Geeta Phogat also said that foreign coaches provide the skills unknown to Indian grapplers. SportsCafe Desk |
 | PWL auction | Yogeshwar Dutt opts out, Ritu Phogat goes for more than Sakshi Malik Yogeshwar Dutt will not figure in the second edition of the Pro Wrestling League after the 2012 London Olympics medallist opted out of the auction owing to personal reasons. Bajrang Punia turned out the most expensive Indian buy at Rs 38 lakh by the Delhi franchise on Friday (Dec 16). SportsCafe Desk |