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Chhatrasal celebrates Olympic hero Ravi Dahiya, but don't expect any special treatment
There was dancing and pulsing Haryanvi music at the stadium in Delhi, but when Ravi returns home from Tokyo, he can expect everything to be business as usual.
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Olympic Sports
Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins silver after losing to two-time world champion Uguev
Ravi Kumar is just the second Indian wrestler after Sushil Kumar to win silver at the Olympics.
news - in wrestling
Wrestling: Vinesh loses quarterfinal, Anshu out of bronze contention
Anshu lost 5-1 to Valeria Koblova of ROC, while Vinesh lost 9-3 to Vanesa Kaladzinskaya of Belarus.
Olympic Sports
Nahri rejoices as local boy Ravi Dahiya fulfils Olympic destiny
Ravi comes from a family and village full of wrestlers, but his dedication, stamina and endurance already puts him a league above the rest.
Wrestling
Ravi Kumar reaches gold medal bout after defeating Sanayev
Ravi won his opening two matches by technical superiority before making a remarkable comeback in his semifinal bout.
Wrestling
From Rio agony to shot at history in Tokyo: The story of Vinesh Phogat's epic comeback
After a career-threatening injury in 2016, Vinesh Phogat buckled down and became even better.
Power nap vs eight hours: What's the best way for Olympians to unwind?
For top athletes, sleep is important but patterns are highly individual.
Olympic Sports
India's record 120, 18; Mary Kom's remarkable 8 - the best numbers from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic squad
From Mary Kom and PV Sindhu creating a historic first to Bajrang Punia's unmatched 3, here are the best numbers from the Indian squad.
Olympic Sports
Indian storylines to watch at the Tokyo Olympics: Sindhu's chance to be GOAT, Vinesh and Mirabai's quest for redemption
Which Indian storylines are likely to be the most captivating at the Tokyo Olympics? Here are Anirudh Menon's picks.
news - in wrestling
Bajrang's keys to success: Stamina, late bursts and 'fire within'
Thanks to his resilience, even in a stacked 65kg division at Tokyo, Bajrang Punia is one of the favourites to medal.
Wrestling
No food, no water: How wrestlers 'cut weight' before big events
Before they hit the mat, wrestlers face the painful task of losing a lot of weight in a very short time.
news - in wrestling
The sole of the matter
Wearing the right shoe is of paramount importance regardless of sport. Here's a look at some of the distinct footwear for certain Olympic disciplines.
news - in wrestling
Punjab's glorious wrestling tradition is alive and well - in Canada
A small expat community in Vancouver is carrying forward the state's wrestling legacy, under the Canadian flag.
Wrestling
Vinesh Phogat wins gold in Poland Open
She did not concede a single point to Ukraine's Khrystyna Bereza in the final, winning 8-0.
Wrestling
Olympic-bound wrestler Sumit Malik fails dope test, provisionally suspended
If Malik's B sample also returns positive, he can be banned from the sport.
news - in wrestling
On World Wrestling Day, Sushil shows up - as murder accused, in police custody
Sushil Kumar was arrested by Delhi Police on May 23 after being on the run for nearly twenty days.
Wrestling
Sushil Kumar arrested in connection with murder of wrestler
Sushil had been on the run since May 5, a day after 23-year-old Sagar Dhankhar was beaten to death outside Chhatrasal Stadium.
news - in wrestling
Delhi police announce Rs. 1 Lakh reward for information on Sushil Kumar
Sushil Kumar has been on the run since May 4, when wrestler Sagar Rana was murdered outside the premises of the Chhatrasal Stadium.
news - in wrestling
Police issue alert for Sushil, Chhatrasal misses its 'guardian'
The Delhi Police has issued a Look-out-Circular (LoC) against the two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar.
Summer Olympics
Wrestling: Seema Bisla seals Olympic quota with semifinal win at World Qualifiers
Bisla joins Vinesh Phogat (53kg), Anshu Malik (57kg) and Sonam Malik (62kg) in the women's wrestling squad bound for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Sushil versus Narsingh - Anatomy of a fight
Nuanced and layered, hard to disentangle using mere cinematic smoke and mirrors, Sushil v Narsingh is less blockbuster movie, more a novel.
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The Sushil-Narsingh Timeline
The Sushil-Narsingh-WFI story, explained.
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Eight matches that doomed Louis van Gaal at Manchester United
John Brewin reviews the eight matches that ultimately doomed Louis van Gaal's tenure as manager at Manchester United.
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The rise and rise of Anurag Thakur
Relentless ambition, achievements at the state level, political clout, and proximity to the powers that be are some of the factors that have propelled his ascent
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Was Cozier the last of a golden age of commentators?
The sport and media landscape has changed so much that we may never have definitive voices like his ever again
