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Leslie Xavier
Vinesh Phogat and Sonam Malik’s Nonsensical Suspensions a Way for WFI to Regain Control
13 Aug 2021
Vinesh Phogat and Sonam Malik’s suspensions point towards a deeper malaise within the wrestling fraternity of India. The patriarchal culture has been questioned by young women in the sport and to…
Leslie Xavier
Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia and How to and Not to Zero in on an Indian Medal in Tokyo
26 Jun 2021
An injury to Bajrang Punia and the less than ideal training conditions apparently provided to Neeraj Chopra highlight India’s ills when it comes to Olympic preparation. It is tough to cast aside the…
Leslie Xavier
Lamenting the Fall of a Great Wrestler
24 May 2021
Sushil Kumar was arrested on Sunday and has been remanded for six days. The wrestler’s failings outside the mat have led him to the place he is today, but as much as he is to blame, the system too…
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Olympic Hopefuls Bajrang and Vinesh Lead Indian Challenge at Matteo Pellicone
24 Feb 2021
Deepak Punia, Ravi Kumar and Narsingh Yadav will also feature in the wrestling ranking tournament to be held in Rome from March 4 to 7.
Leslie Xavier
New Year, New Rules: Wrestling Takes the Plunge, to Hold Nationals But With Glaring Oversights
01 Jan 2021
The Wrestling Federation of India has decided to conduct its senior nationals in three venues, separating categories, between January and February of the year. Their protocols, while designed with…
Leslie Xavier
Tradition Meets Trial: A Clash to Define India’s Middleweight Contender For Tokyo
04 Aug 2020
Tokyo 2020, The Olympic Fortnight (Series): Four names, with impressive resumes, each better than the rest. It seems logical to let them loose on one another and pick the winner to represent India at…
Leslie Xavier
Bajrang Punia Enigma: A Patient Indian, An Impatient Wrestler
27 Jul 2020
Tokyo 2020, the Olympic Fortnight (Series): In life, one of India’s brightest medal prospects is a picture of calm. Patient beyond measure and positive to boot. On the mat, Bajrang Punia’s aggression…
Leslie Xavier
EXCLUSIVE | Bajrang Punia’s Coach to Return to India on July 30
25 Jul 2020
Bajrang Punia’s coach Emzarios ‘Shako’ Bentinidis has acquired the required clearances from Georgian and Indian governments to return to India and join his ward. Shako will undergo the necessary…
Leslie Xavier
IOA and Ministry’s Quid Pro Quo Games An Embarrassment for Indian Sport
18 May 2020
The amount of aid requested by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for restart of sports post Covid-19 lockdown, Rs. 220 crore, is only marginally less than the fund allocated for National Sports…
Leslie Xavier
Metal Over Mettle: Indian Wrestling Story From Asian Championships
25 Feb 2020
20 medals, including five gold... A historic performance from India at the Asian Wrestling Championships. Much to cheer for a wrestling-loving audience and much need for questions. We examine the…