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Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

'Maybe I was good enough for silver only this time'

'Maybe I was good enough for silver only this time'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Indian wrestler Ravi Dahiya says will strive to improve and complete the unfinished task of winning a wrestling gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

Dahiya clinches third straight Asian Wrestling gold

Dahiya clinches third straight Asian Wrestling gold

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Ravi, the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, conceded early lead in all his bouts, but bounced back in tremendous fashion to outsmart his rivals in the men's freestyle event

6 killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

6 killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Six people, including four policemen, were killed in southern Afghanistan by Taliban insurgents, who first poisoned their food and then launched an attack on their checkpoint.

PIX: Silver for Dahiya; heartbreak for Punia, Phogat

PIX: Silver for Dahiya; heartbreak for Punia, Phogat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Ravi Kumar Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to win a silver medal at the Olympics after losing in the men's Freestyle 57kg title round 4-7 to reigning World champion Zavur Uguev, in Chiba, Japan, on Thursday.

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.

Meet Ravi Dahiya, a man of few words but talent in abundance

Meet Ravi Dahiya, a man of few words but talent in abundance

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

He has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after knocking off some established global stars in the 57kg but hardly shows any emotion.

Poor refereeing cost me gold medal: Amit Kumar

Poor refereeing cost me gold medal: Amit Kumar

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

World Championship silver medallist wrestler Amit Kumar rued that a bad umpiring decision at the end of his bout cost him a deserving gold medal in the final of the 55kg category against Iran's Hassan Farman Rahimi.

India's wrestlers in pursuit of gold at Asian Games

India's wrestlers in pursuit of gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

There is a quiet air of confidence at the wrestling camp being held at Sonepat to prepare India's brightest wrestling prospects for the Asian Games in Incheon.