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Wrestler Yashita bags India's 4th gold at Asian Youths

Wrestler Yashita bags India's 4th gold at Asian Youths

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Wrestler Yashita bags gold, six Indian boxers sail into final at Youth Asian Games

Dharmendra's Life in Pictures

Dharmendra's Life in Pictures

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

As the nation bid farewell to one of its beloved actors, we take a look at Dharmendra's remarkable life through pictures.

Test Drive: On the road with the 2025 Tata Sierra

Test Drive: On the road with the 2025 Tata Sierra

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

You know the Tata Sierra is a true icon when driving on the highways and hill climbs of Chandigarh, the car instantly drew all eyes to it.

PIX: Real Madrid end losing streak; Kane rescues Bayern

PIX: Real Madrid end losing streak; Kane rescues Bayern

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Inter edge Genoa to go top

Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 CWG

Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 CWG

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

It was a mere formality for the general assembly of 74 members to put a seal of approval on India's bid after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host of the centenary edition by the Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board last month. India last hosted the CWG in 2010 in Delhi.

2030 CWG: Vadodara could host cricket matches

2030 CWG: Vadodara could host cricket matches

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Ahmedabad's neighbouring city of Vadodara could be in contention to co-host cricket matches during the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Vinesh Phogat retires: 'Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024'

Vinesh Phogat retires: 'Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced retirement after her heartbreaking disqualification from the Olympics, saying she doesn't have the strength to continue.

'Abhishek is a serious talent'

'Abhishek is a serious talent'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann hopes Australia's bowlers will curb the fireworks from India's batting star Abhishek Sharma in the fourth T20I on Thursday.

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Reetika Hooda blew away a 6-2 lead, conceding four points in the last 10 seconds of the women's 76kg final, to settle for a silver medal at the the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025.

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals to ignite their charge on Tuesday.

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Chirag Chikkara created history as he became only the third Indian to be crowned Under-23 World champion.

Ahmedabad recommended as host city for CWG 2030

Ahmedabad recommended as host city for CWG 2030

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Commonwealth Sport's EB recommends Ahmedabad as host for 2030 CWG

Wrestling Olympic qualifiers trials get rescheduled

Wrestling Olympic qualifiers trials get rescheduled

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The trials were initially planned for February 27-29 but got postponed

When Sumo Wrestlers Wrestle

When Sumo Wrestlers Wrestle

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Glimpses from the Honozumo ceremonial sumo tournament at the Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo.

'Our country would have won more medals if...'

'Our country would have won more medals if...'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

In a massive blow to India's medal chances, cricket, field hockey, badminton, wrestling, among others, have been dropped from the programme for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, which will be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026.

The Dharmendra I Remember

The Dharmendra I Remember

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A hero with a heart, and remained one till the end.

WFI suspends 11 wrestlers for submitting fake birth certificates

WFI suspends 11 wrestlers for submitting fake birth certificates

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Keen to make a career in wrestling, many Haryana athletes try to come through neighbouring state Delhi by procuring fake certificates.

Kajal to fight for gold at World Jr C'ships

Kajal to fight for gold at World Jr C'ships

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Saarika was dominant in the 53kg weight class. She outclassed Sevval Cayir by technical superiority (12-2) and did not lose a single point in her quarterfinal against China's Tianyu Sun, winning 8-0.

From wrestler to MMA fighter: Sangram Singh at 40

From wrestler to MMA fighter: Sangram Singh at 40

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Renowned Indian wrestler and MMA fighter Sangram Singh is set to make history once again as he prepares to compete in a series of international Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts with the Levels Fight League (LFL), Europe's premier MMA promotion.

Wrestler Reetika suspended for failing dope test

Wrestler Reetika suspended for failing dope test

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Reetika Hooda, who became the country's first-ever Under-23 World champion in 2023, has been suspended provisionally by NADA for flunking a dope test.

Asian Wrestling: Manisha wins GOLD; Panghal bags bronze

Asian Wrestling: Manisha wins GOLD; Panghal bags bronze

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Manisha Bhanwala clinched India's first gold medal at the Asian Championships since 2021 edition with a close 8-7 win over Korea's Ok J Kim.

IOA formally approves India's 2030 CWG bid

IOA formally approves India's 2030 CWG bid

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport will decide the host country in the last week of November in Glasgow.

Ronak wins bronze at U17 World wrestling C'ship

Ronak wins bronze at U17 World wrestling C'ship

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Ronak Dahiya bagged the bronze medal in the 110kg Greco-Roman category

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

"Commonwealth Games in India would leave lasting impact by boosting tourism, and creating jobs, the Government said in a statement.

SC rejects bail for wrestler Sushil Kumar

SC rejects bail for wrestler Sushil Kumar

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

According to the postmortem report, Dhankar suffered cerebral damage from the impact of a blunt object.

Want A Brahmos Rakhi?

Want A Brahmos Rakhi?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around India that will make you smile and cry.

Indian wrestling roars back- Paris 2024 dreams revived

Indian wrestling roars back- Paris 2024 dreams revived

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

UWW had later said WFI may need to safeguard women wrestlers to get its suspension lifted.

Historic for India! Jaismine, Minakshi crowned world champs

Historic for India! Jaismine, Minakshi crowned world champs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (48kg) carved their place in Indian boxing history by clinching titles with hard-fought wins at the World Championships in Liverpool.

Olympic Champ Snyder Arrested in Prostitution Sting

Olympic Champ Snyder Arrested in Prostitution Sting

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The news comes just days after Snyder was announced as a marquee addition to the newly formed Real American Freestyle wrestling league, a venture that has attracted attention with pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan at the helm as commissioner.

'We let it slip': Stokes admits England blew it

'We let it slip': Stokes admits England blew it

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes acknowledged that missed opportunities early in the match allowed India to take firm control of the second Test at Edgbaston

Wrestler Neha Sangwan gets 2-year suspension

Wrestler Neha Sangwan gets 2-year suspension

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Wrestler Neha Sangwan, who was disqualified from the recent Under-20 World Championships for being overweight, was on Monday dropped from the senior World Championships squad.

'Olympic medal changed my life but I've already forgotten it'

'Olympic medal changed my life but I've already forgotten it'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Paris Olympics success took a lot of burden off Aman Sehrawat's shoulders but the young wrestler says he has already forgotten his bronze-medal feat.

Rahul Wrestles With Bajrang Punia!

Rahul Wrestles With Bajrang Punia!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited an akhada in Haryana's Jhajjar district on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, and met with a group of wrestlers including Olympian Bajrang Punia.

Antim Panghal, Deepak Punia Lead Indian Contingent at Asian Wrestling Championships

Antim Panghal, Deepak Punia Lead Indian Contingent at Asian Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

After a disappointing 2024 season, the senior Asian Championships will provide an opportunity for Indian wrestlers like Antim Panghal and Deepak Punia to make a fresh start.

FC Goa brace for Al Zawraa challenge in ACL 2 opener

FC Goa brace for Al Zawraa challenge in ACL 2 opener

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

With Fatorda buzzing and continental football back where it belongs, the Gaurs will hope to make a statement and prove they belong among Asia's elite.

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty earned Real Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Osasuna in their opening LaLiga game of the season

Are Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi responsible for India's wrestling crisis?

Are Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi responsible for India's wrestling crisis?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

United World Wrestling on Thursday suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect in the wake of a delay in holding elections.

'Vacate Azad Maidan': Mumbai police notice to Jarange

'Vacate Azad Maidan': Mumbai police notice to Jarange

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Jarange's hunger strike at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai over the demand for Maratha quota entered the fifth day on Tuesday.

Delhi court accepts closure in ex-WFI chief's sexual harassment case

Delhi court accepts closure in ex-WFI chief's sexual harassment case

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has consistently denied the allegations.

Punjab and Haryana HC stays Wrestling Federation of India's polls

Punjab and Haryana HC stays Wrestling Federation of India's polls

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday stayed the much-anticipated Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections slated for Saturday till further orders