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An akhara managed by the Sankat Mochan temple trust was the first to open its doors to girls and others fell in line soon after. (Representational image)

UP girls enter wrestling arena, break glass ceiling

The Swaminath Akhara and the Tulsidas Akhara are just two of the many wrestling akharas or training grounds, which have...

13 Oct 2017 1:53 AM IST

Feel proud mindset has changed, says Sakshi Malik

Wrestling is more of a contact sport but it's very crucial to train your mind as well, says Sakshi.

22 Feb 2018 2:07 AM IST

The 93-year-old, who began the institute in 1994, said no machines are used in the exercise regime.(Photo: ANI)

Meet Madurai's 93 year old wrestler

Palani teaches and practices wrestling at his local 'akhada' in Palanganatham area of the city.

13 July 2019 12:43 PM IST

Turkish oild wrestlers. (Photo: Instagram / gltkndylan)

Turkish oil wrestlers grapple to win 600-year-old title

A record number of wrestlers are taking part in the annual Kirkpinar tournament this year.

16 July 2017 6:44 PM IST

Enter the dangal: Travels through Indias Wrestling Landscape by rudraneil sengupta HarperCollins, Rs 350

Book review: From kushti to wrestling, one bout at a time

The soft ending is expectedly with Gobor Goho, one of Bengal's and the country's finest wrestlers.

26 March 2017 3:55 AM IST

After successful films like Sultan and Dangal, which glorify the lost sport of wrestling, we look at one of the oldest akhara in the city. ( Photo: Shripad Naik)

Mud, sweat and nostalgia

Wrestling or pehlwani is a sport that was developed during the Mughal era. Today, it's a sport for a handful.

28 May 2017 12:18 AM IST

In this Saturday, July 15, 2017 photo, sumo wrester Ura reacts after he lost a bout against Mitakeumi during the Nagoya Summer Grand Sumo tournament in Nagoya, central Japan.(Photo: AP)

Mongolian-born wrestler turned Japanese to get to grips with sumo

Nyamjavyn Tsevegnyam has given up his Mongolian nationality to become Japanese.

20 July 2017 2:56 PM IST

Film Dangal is based on the life of Haryana wrestler Mahavir Phogat and his two daughters Geeta and Babita.

Potrayal of coach in Dangal hurts me, says PR Sondhi

Former wrestling coach P R Sondhi expressed his displeasure for demeaning the character of wrestling coach in the film.

31 Dec 2016 12:44 AM IST

K.D. Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi will host the entire season.

Pro Wrestling League-2: Six teams to battle for top honours

The opening night will be headlined by defending champions Mumbai Maharathi taking on Haryana Hammers.

30 Dec 2016 12:16 AM IST

A 60-member Indian wrestling team, including Sushil Kumar, reached Johannesburg, South Africa to participate in the 2017 Commonwealth Wrestling Championships, on Friday. (Photo: Twitter)

Commonwealth Wrestling Championship: India grabs 9 Gold, 7 Silver

The India Women Wrestling Team that represented the nation at the championship won the medals in all 10 weight...

17 Dec 2017 1:49 PM IST

US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani. (Photo: AFP)

Iran prohibits entry of US wrestlers for Freestyle World Cup

Retaliating against Donald Trump's recent policies, Iran has banned US wrestlers from entering the country for the...

3 Feb 2017 4:26 PM IST

Kundu was last year arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from here and he is currently in judicial custody. (Representational image)

Pune: For funding their wrestling dreams, 4 youths turn robbers; held

Police seized gold ornaments, three motor cycles, 10 mobile handsets and cash worth Rs 5.24 lakh from their possession.

23 Dec 2016 11:11 AM IST