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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
World Wrestling Championship 2025: Check full list of Indian participants
Team India has finalised a formidable squad for the upcoming World Wrestling Championships 2025, set to take place in Zagreb, Croatia, from September 13. The selection trials in Lucknow concluded with a mix of predictable selections and fierce contests, reflecting both the dominance of seasoned grapplers and the emergence of exciting young talent. Leading the charge is Paris Olympics medallist Aman Sehrawat, who headlined a strong 10-member men's freestyle team. The trials, held over multiple sessions, saw wrestlers like Sujeet Kalkal and Deepak Punia assert their authority, while rising stars such as Mukul Dahiya and Jaideep earned their spots through spirited performances. With the camp set to begin ahead of the championships, India will be eyeing multiple podium finishes on the global stage. Full list of India's men's freestyle squad for World Championships 2025 57kg – Aman Sehrawat 61kg – Udit 65kg – Sujeet Kalkal 70kg – Rohit 74kg – Jaideep 79kg – Amit 86kg – Mukul Dahiya 92kg – Deepak Punia 97kg – Rajat 125kg – Vicky All participants and their notable achievements Aman to headline Indian squad Aman Sehrawat, who brought home a bronze medal from the Paris Olympics, looked untroubled throughout the trials in the 57kg category. Despite appearing slightly rusty in the semi-finals, where he was tested briefly by Sumi, the 22-year-old regained his rhythm and secured a dominant 12–2 win. He followed it up with a commanding 11–0 victory in the final over Rahul, demonstrating superior leg attacks and quick transitions. With another World Championships appearance ahead, Aman continues to establish himself as a cornerstone of Indian men's freestyle wrestling. Sujeet's defensive masterclass In the 65kg weight class, Budapest Ranking Series gold medallist Sujeet Kalkal was made to work hard for his place. After a comfortable semi-final win over Anuj (8–0), he had to dig deep against Vishal Kaliraman in the final. Despite taking a strong 7–1 lead, Sujeet conceded some late points but held on for the win. He credited his performances in Ulaanbaatar and Budapest as key preparation, noting that his focus on strength and conditioning had paid off over the past year. Deepak Punia in new weight class Tokyo Olympian Deepak Punia competed in the 92kg category, though his long-term aim is to return to 86kg, which remains an Olympic weight. In the trials, he cruised past Anilo 9–0 in the semi-finals and pinned Sachin in the final with a combination of smart defence and technical superiority. Punia has reportedly said that he feels comfortable in the 92kg class for now, but will reduce weight closer to the Asian Games. Mukul Dahiya: The emerging talent As Deepak prepares to drop back to his Olympic category, Mukul Dahiya is already making waves. The youngster from Delhi defeated Ashish in the 86kg final and has also secured a place at the U20 World Championships, beginning August 17. Strong representation in the middle and heavyweight category In the 79kg final, Amit overcame a determined Chander Mohan in what was arguably the bout of the day. After dominating early, Amit had to survive a late comeback to win 9–6. In the 70kg and 74kg categories, Rohit and Jaideep emerged as solid performers with disciplined tactics and aggressive starts. Among the upper weights, Rajat (97kg) and Vicky (125kg) claimed their berths by showcasing tactical maturity and brute strength, respectively.
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
RPL: Dominant Delhi Redz return to winning ways against Bengaluru Bravehearts
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): The Delhi Redz have registered their third win of the tournament, after they defeated the Bengaluru Bravehearts with a scoreline of 22-12, here at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex), during Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League, in Mumbai, on Monday evening. The Delhi Redz were calling the shots in the game early on and scored important points to surge into the lead. Matteo Graziano and Rajdeep Saha scored a try each, before Iowane Teba brought the Bengaluru Bravehearts right back into it with 7 points of his own. Minutes after the half-time break, Pol Pla finished off a fantastic move, which Philip Wokorach had started, with a try, to give the Bravehearts a slender lead. The Delhi Redz, though, weren't giving in, as Sunil Chawan got on the scoresheet, and Matias Osadczuk converted his kick. After that, the Redz further extended the lead when Moritz Noll added five points to the cause. Eventually, the Redz walked off with a solid win. Earlier in the tournament, the Delhi Redz faced the Mumbai Dreamers. It was the Dreamers who began strongly as James Turner scored a try, and Akash Balmiki converted after that. From then on, the Dreamers did well to hold onto the lead till half-time. After the break, though, the Delhi Redz stormed back into the contest. Alejandro Laforga scored a try first, while Jordan Conroy added two more. Deepak Punia's conversion with the final move of the game complemented it. Deepak Punia also scored a dropkick, which helped his side register a comprehensive 20-7 win. Redz had to wait for their first win of the tournament, especially after facing Chennai Bulls, who were dominant and demolished them by a scoreline of 21-7. For the Bulls, the duo of Vaafauese Maliko and Joaquin Pellandini led the charge with impressive individual performances. (ANI)
News18
07-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
India's Sports Fraternity Comes Together In Support Of Operation Sindoor
Last Updated: Various sporting personalities have taken to social media to voice their support for their country and 'Operation Sindoor'. There is no turning away from Operation Sindoor, and many in the realms of sport have taken notice of the same, showcasing their support for their country. On the intervening night of Tuesday-Wednesday, India launched a series of targeted precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), almost a fortnight after the Pahalgam terror attack. Nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir were targeted in the strikes. However, no Pakistani military facilities were hit, reflecting India's calibrated and non-escalatory approach. The operation marks a significant escalation in India's counter-terror strategy following the Pahalgam attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including a Nepali national. In the midst of everything unfolding, various sporting personalities have taken to social media to voice their support for their country and 'Operation Sindoor' undertaken in the name of revenge for those whose lives were claimed in Pahalgam. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ravi Dahiya (@ravi_kumar_60) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepak Punia (@deepakpunia86) Indian Army sources confirmed that the objective of 'Operation Sindoor' was to dismantle launchpads and camps used by terror groups operating from across the Line of Control (LoC). Military activity has surged in the Kashmir Valley, particularly around Srinagar, where heightened air traffic indicates increased operational readiness and surveillance. The Indian Army released a brief video on X after the operation, declaring: 'Justice is served." News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Operation Sindoor Pahalgam Pahalgam attack Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 07, 2025, 14:01 IST
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Wrestlers Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia join Sports Min Mandaviya at 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' in Delhi
New Delhi: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here turned into a celebration of fitness and inspiration this morning as the latest edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle witnessed enthusiastic participation from 750 participants, including teachers, athletes, Fit India influencers and fitness lovers. Leading the charge was Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, who cycled alongside Union Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao along with a powerful line-up of national icons, including Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Ravi Dahiya, Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Deepak Punia, Guinness World Record holder Rohtash Chaudhary (Push-up Man of India), and renowned mountaineer Narender Kumar, who recently conquered Mount Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain in the world at 8091 meters, in a record time of 12 days. With this week's theme being 'Cycling with Teachers', the event witnessed educators, mentors, and academic coaches from various educational institutions across the city, including schools, universities and private institutes. 'Teachers are the heroes for our students and now, you have to become heroes for Viksit Bharat. You all can make cycling a fashion and I urge all teachers to restart using cycles themselves and ask students to emulate the same. We are in the digital age, but we also need to improve our physical fitness. So, we have to transition from digital activity to physical activity. This will ensure the mission of 'Fight Against Obesity' and the vision of Fit India and Viksit Bharat, which our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has laid down, takes shape," Mandaviya said while addressing the participants. This Sunday's event was conducted with the teachers in collaboration with our esteemed partners - the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), MY Bharat and the State Governments. The special partners included Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI), Delhi University, CBSE and CISCE boards, Kendriya Vidyalaya, National Progressive School Conference, National Forensic Sciences University, Yogasana India, Indian Rope Skipping Foundation, and more. Wrestling stars Dahiya and Punia shared words of encouragement with the crowd, urging youth and educators alike to incorporate physical fitness into their daily lives. 'This is a very important movement started by our government to ensure physical fitness is given thorough attention. 'Sharir is shaktimaan' (your body is the mightiest thing) and keeping this mantra in mind, everyone should cycle at least 1-2 hours a day,' remarked Ravi Dahiya, silver medalist, Tokyo Olympics. 'I truly appreciate this movement as a commendable initiative, and I believe everyone should take up cycling as it promotes fitness and contributes to a pollution-free India,' added Deepak Punia, who narrowly missed out on a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Also present was Narender Kumar, fresh from his Mount Annapurna expedition. "I believe, cycling is a great start to better health. Sundays on Cycle seems like a perfect way to promote that. For me, climbing the Annapurna was undoubtedly difficult, but what made it possible was consistent efforts towards fitness. This movement also gives out that message," he said. The Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative has touched 2.5 lakh participation from over 5000 locations, since its launch in December 2024. The wide expanse of the cycling drive has seen the event reach places like Andaman and Nicobar, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh as well as Lakshwadeep Islands. Events are simultaneously held nationwide with massive participation from SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training centres, SAI Extension centres, the Khelo India centres (KICs) and Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), among others.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
SAI, Lucknow, to hold its first men's wrestling camp from May 1
Lucknow: After a gap of over two years, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Lucknow, is set to witness renewed activity with the arrival of international wrestlers . For the first time in the history of SAI, Lucknow, a men's wrestling camp is scheduled from May 1 to June 30. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A total of 80 elite men's wrestlers and 22 support staff, including coaches, will attend the camp in preparation for the Senior World Championship 2025 to be held in Croatia from Sept 13-21. Both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers will take part in the camp, which has been allotted to SAI, Lucknow under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). Previously, the men's wrestling camp was held at Sonipat. Wrestlers Deepak Punia, Sujeet, Vishal Kaliraman, Sagar, Sunil Kumar and others are expected to be the main attraction in this camp. Jagminder Singh (freestyle) and Hargovind Sandhu (Greco-Roman) will be present as chief coaches. Earlier, SAI, Lucknow, hosted a women's wrestling camp from 2011-2022. Speaking to TOI, regional director, SAI, Atma Prakash said, "After more than two years, the centre has received an opportunity to host a major camp at our National Centre of Excellence (NCOE). This is the first time a men's wrestling camp will be scheduled at SAI, Lucknow centre." "We have completed all arrangements and facilities which will be used, and our hospitality is ready to host this iconic camp. Our infrastructure is already maintained. This camp will boost the morale of thousands of aspiring wrestlers in UP," he said.
