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Sumit Wins Silver As Indian Greco-Roman Wrestlers Make Significant Improvement In Budapest
Sumit Wins Silver As Indian Greco-Roman Wrestlers Make Significant Improvement In Budapest

NDTV

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • NDTV

Sumit Wins Silver As Indian Greco-Roman Wrestlers Make Significant Improvement In Budapest

Emerging talent grappler Sumit won the silver as India's Greco-Roman wrestling contingent marked a strong comeback on the final day of 'Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial' – the 4th Ranking Series - being held in Budapest, Hungary, by securing one silver and one bronze medal. After a disappointing start, where none of the Greco-Roman wrestlers could advance to the medal rounds, the final day proved encouraging, showcasing the potential and growing strength of India's Greco-Roman squad. Sumit bags silver medal Young grappler Sumit, the current Under-23 Asian Champion, delivered an impressive performance in the 60 kg weight category to clinch a silver medal. He began with a bye in the qualification round. In his first bout, he defeated Sadyk Lalaev (UWW) with a dominant 9-3 score. In the quarterfinal, Sumit overpowered Korean wrestler Dahyun Kim by fall (7-4). Continuing his winning form, Sumit defeated Kazakh wrestler Galym Kabdunassarov by technical superiority (10-1) in the semifinals. In the gold medal bout, Sumit faced Nihat Zahid Mammadli of Azerbaijan, the reigning European and World Champion. Mammadli faced some tense moments in the first period, but as casual as he is, Mammadli defended every turn. He blocked Sumit's attempt to get a gut-wrench mid-turn and got two points. He got a bodylock to kick off the second period and scored a takedown to make it 4-1. As Sumit was put in par terre, Mammadli further led 5-1. However, he was happy not to put any effort into attempting any turns. Sumit tried to get a hold of Mammadli in the final two minutes, but it was to no avail, and Mammadli won the final 5-1. Bronze medal for Anil Mor Fellow Greco-Roman wrestler Anil Mor, who had earlier won a silver medal in the Yasar Dogu International Tournament (June 2025), added another accolade to his name by securing a bronze medal in the 55 kg category. After a bye in the qualification round, he lost to Emin Sefershaev (UWW) in his first bout 6-1. As Emin advanced to the final, Anil got another opportunity through the repechage rounds. He defeated Moldova's Atrium Deleanu with a clean 7-0 win, not conceding a single point. In the bronze medal bout, he outclassed Ikhtiyor Botirov of Uzbekistan with a strong 7-4 win, clinching India's second medal of the day. Women wrestlers continue to dominate Just a day earlier, the Indian women's wrestling team topped the overall medal tally, ahead of strong contenders USA and Hungary, who stood second and third, respectively. Given the recent consistent performances on the international circuit, experts have predicted that Indian women wrestlers are on course to win 3–4 medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Priya Malik Wins Silver, Manisha Bronze As Indian Women Wrestlers Continue To Shine In Budapest
Priya Malik Wins Silver, Manisha Bronze As Indian Women Wrestlers Continue To Shine In Budapest

NDTV

time3 days ago

  • Sport
  • NDTV

Priya Malik Wins Silver, Manisha Bronze As Indian Women Wrestlers Continue To Shine In Budapest

Indian women continue to assert their dominance on the global wrestling stage at the ongoing 4th Ranking Series – 'Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial' being held in Budapest, Hungary, winning a silver and bronze medal on Saturday. In a commendable display of strength and resilience, three Indian women wrestlers made it to the podium, adding more medals to India's tally. While the gold medal remained elusive this time, the performances of the athletes reflected the growing power of Indian women in the sport. Silver glory for Priya Young wrestler Priya Malik demonstrated her exceptional skill and determination in the 76 kg weight category, winning a silver medal. After receiving a bye in the qualification round, she defeated Almira Syzdykova of Kazakhstan by 7-2 points. Continuing her momentum, the former World U20 Champion overpowered Valeriia (UWW) in the semifinal with technical superiority (11-1) to enter the gold medal bout. However, in the final, facing Brazil's Martins Machado, Priya seemed a bit overconfident. Despite a close contest, she narrowly lost the bout 4-3, settling for a well-earned Silver Medal. Asian Champion Manisha added a bronze medal to the tally, emerging from the repechage. India had high expectations from Manisha. After receiving a bye in the qualification round, she was surprisingly defeated in the quarterfinals by Amina Tandelova by technical superiority. However, as Amina progressed to the final, Manisha earned a spot in the repechage rounds. Making a strong comeback, she defeated France's Ameline Douarre by fall. She went on to dominate Krystsina Sazykina in the bronze medal bout, again winning by fall, securing the medal for the country. Greco-Roman wrestlers yet to deliver In contrast, Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers had a disappointing outing on Saturday, with no athlete reaching a medal bout. However, competitions in the remaining Greco-Roman weight categories will continue on Sunday, and hopes remain high for a turnaround. Women's power in Indian wrestling continues to rise, and the performances at the Budapest Ranking Series reaffirm the country's strong presence on the international mat. They displayed it once again by clinching four medals, including two gold, a silver and a bronze at the Polyák Imre & Varga János Memorial 2025 tournament on Friday. Olympian Antim Panghal and Harshita won gold medals after winning their respective weight classes. Antim defeated Russia's Natalia Malysheva 7-4 in the final of the 53kg category. This marks her second international gold this year following her triumph at the Ulaanbaatar Open in May.

Mleiha park invites public to connect with history, nature
Mleiha park invites public to connect with history, nature

Gulf Today

time5 days ago

  • Gulf Today

Mleiha park invites public to connect with history, nature

Mleiha National Park, established to safeguard one of the Arabian Peninsula's most archaeologically rich landscapes, invites curious minds to discover 210,000 years of human history; from the Stone Age hunters who first roamed Arabia to the sophisticated traders of a lost pre-Islamic kingdom. With a range of educational experiences designed to bring history and ancient heritage to the forefront, the park serves as a perfect escape for those interested in expanding their historical knowledge and wonder; whether it's families and the general public, academic institutions, or cultural enthusiasts and history buffs; allowing them to come closer to history. Omar Jasim Al Ali, Manager of Mleiha & Strategic Projects said, 'This ancient landscape is an archive of human resilience and transcends tourism by providing a living and experiential destination where visitors engage authentically with the UAE's deepest roots. We invite the public to connect with history and nature through hands-on learning and storytelling that celebrates our land's role in shaping the course of civilisation. Mleiha preserves the UAE's past not just in books, but in the very land beneath our feet, offering every visitor the unique chance to understand this region's legacy and literally walk in the footsteps of those who shaped it millennia ago.' Established through the visionary leadership of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah; and developed and operated by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Mleiha National Park safeguards over 34.2 square kilometres of pristine and awe inspiring landscapes, a gateway to Arabia's ancient legacy, grounded in decades of meticulous research and findings led by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA). Revealing Mleiha's extraordinary scientific value, this area has been excavated since 1973 with collaborative efforts from leading archaeologists from around the world. Through the years SAA has announced discoveries including Stone Age tools from Jebel Faya documenting ancient human migration, a monumental 4,500-year-old Umm an-Nar tomb preserved intact beneath the park's Archaeological Centre, along with compelling evidence of a powerful trading kingdom that thrived between the 3rd century BCE and 3rd century CE, as referenced in Greco-Roman texts. Among the most striking finds is Arabia's only known ritual horse-and-camel burial, a testament to the site's unique cultural practices. Mediterranean amphorae, locally minted coins inspired by those of Alexander the great and his Seleucid successors' currency, and South Arabian inscriptions further attest to Mleiha's role as an ancient cosmopolitan hub. Through a unique partnership; with Shurooq delivering world-class visitor experiences and sustainable infrastructure and SAA guaranteeing scientific integrity; this makes Mleiha a global model for heritage tourism. Aligned with the park's core ethos of history and education, the Mleiha Archaeological Centre allows visitors to encounter authentic and priceless artifacts. These include a wide range of arrowheads from the stone and iron ages, ancient coins; including those modeled after Alexander the Great's currency; Rhodian wine jars, and ancient inscriptions. With the addition of interactive displays and multimedia presentations, the centre brings the past vividly to life proving an experience that goes far beyond the museum walls. Mleiha also offers a diverse array of educational activities and adventures that transport visitors back in time, making history accessible and engaging for all age groups. Programmes like the 'Fossil Fun Expedition' invite young explorers to become paleontologists for the day, crafting fossil casts from real finds and learning about ancient seabeds and the creatures that once inhabited them. Interactive workshops such as 'Sounds of the Past' allow participants to experience ancient tool-making techniques, while the Valley of the Caves Tour and Jebel Buhais Tour immerse visitors in the daily life and burial practices of Neolithic and Iron Age communities. For those fascinated by the wonders of the universe, the Space Camp workshop offers an engaging introduction to astronomy and observational techniques through hands-on activities, where participants use high-powered telescopes to explore celestial objects in the night sky.

Mleiha National Park invites minds to discover unique experiences
Mleiha National Park invites minds to discover unique experiences

Sharjah 24

time6 days ago

  • Sharjah 24

Mleiha National Park invites minds to discover unique experiences

With a range of educational experiences designed to bring history and ancient heritage to the forefront, the park serves as a perfect escape for those interested in expanding their historical knowledge and wonder; whether it's families and the general public, academic institutions, or cultural enthusiasts and history buffs; allowing them to come closer to history. Established through the visionary leadership of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah; and developed and operated by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Mleiha National Park safeguards over 34.2 square kilometres of pristine and awe inspiring landscapes, a gateway to Arabia's ancient legacy, grounded in decades of meticulous research and findings led by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA). Ancient cosmopolitan hub Revealing Mleiha's extraordinary scientific value, this area has been excavated since 1973 with collaborative efforts from leading archaeologists from around the world. Through the years SAA has announced discoveries including Stone Age tools from Jebel Faya documenting ancient human migration, a monumental 4,500-year-old Umm an-Nar tomb preserved intact beneath the park's Archaeological Centre, along with compelling evidence of a powerful trading kingdom that thrived between the 3rd century BCE and 3rd century CE, as referenced in Greco-Roman texts. Among the most striking finds is Arabia's only known ritual horse-and-camel burial, a testament to the site's unique cultural practices. Mediterranean amphorae, locally minted coins inspired by those of Alexander the great and his Seleucid successors' currency, and South Arabian inscriptions further attest to Mleiha's role as an ancient cosmopolitan hub. Through a unique partnership; with Shurooq delivering world-class visitor experiences and sustainable infrastructure and SAA guaranteeing scientific integrity; this makes Mleiha a global model for heritage tourism. Diverse experiences to enrich the mind Aligned with the park's core ethos of history and education, the Mleiha Archaeological Centre allows visitors to encounter authentic and priceless artifacts. These include a wide range of arrowheads from the stone and iron ages, ancient coins; including those modeled after Alexander the Great's currency; Rhodian wine jars, and ancient inscriptions. With the addition of interactive displays and multimedia presentations, the centre brings the past vividly to life proving an experience that goes far beyond the museum walls. Mleiha also offers a diverse array of educational activities and adventures that transport visitors back in time, making history accessible and engaging for all age groups. Programmes like the 'Fossil Fun Expedition' invite young explorers to become paleontologists for the day, crafting fossil casts from real finds and learning about ancient seabeds and the creatures that once inhabited them. Interactive workshops such as 'Sounds of the Past' allow participants to experience ancient tool-making techniques, while the Valley of the Caves Tour and Jebel Buhais Tour immerse visitors in the daily life and burial practices of Neolithic and Iron Age communities. For those fascinated by the wonders of the universe, the Space Camp workshop offers an engaging introduction to astronomy and observational techniques through hands-on activities, where participants use high-powered telescopes to explore celestial objects in the night sky. One of the highlights of the workshop is the chance to create a model comet using dry ice and various compounds, simulating the makeup of real comets while discovering their significance within our solar system. These tailored educational programmes also ensure meaningful learning for every age and interest, where school groups engage in hands-on discovery through supervised fossil hunts and archaeological sites explorations, making history tangible and intriguing. University students and researchers are able to delve even deeper with specialised programmes analysing ancient trade systems or settlement patterns. For families and groups, activities that combine adventure with learning, guide guests across archaeological sites, geological formations, and hidden wadis, and the Standard Educational Package provides a comprehensive introduction to the region's flora, fauna, geology, and archaeology, with hands-on workshops and guided site visits that cater to students and lifelong learners alike. An archive of human resilience Reflecting on the park's importance and historical value, Omar Jasim Al Ali, Manager of Mleiha & Strategic Projects said, 'This ancient landscape is an archive of human resilience and transcends tourism by providing a living and experiential destination where visitors engage authentically with the UAE's deepest roots. We invite the public to connect with history and nature through hands-on learning and storytelling that celebrates our land's role in shaping the course of civilisation. Mleiha preserves the UAE's past not just in books, but in the very land beneath our feet, offering every visitor the unique chance to understand this region's legacy and literally walk in the footsteps of those who shaped it millennia ago.' With its global recognition and new discoveries continually emerging, Mleiha National Park represents a pioneering approach to heritage stewardship and the park welcomes year-round visitation for scholars, students, and travelers seeking to witness where humanity's shared past resonates across millennia.

Olympic Medalist Mohamed Ibrahim 'Kisho' Announces Retirement from Wrestling
Olympic Medalist Mohamed Ibrahim 'Kisho' Announces Retirement from Wrestling

See - Sada Elbalad

time11-07-2025

  • Sport
  • See - Sada Elbalad

Olympic Medalist Mohamed Ibrahim 'Kisho' Announces Retirement from Wrestling

Rana Atef On Friday, Mohamed Ibrahim Kisho officially announced his retirement, bringing an end to a decorated career. The winner of the 2020 Tokyo Games bronze medal shared an emotional message on his Instagram account. He said: 'After many years of hard work, challenges, victories, honoring my country, raising its flag on international stages, and after fulfilling my dream by winning an Olympic medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, I've reached the most difficult decision in my athletic journey. I have decided to officially retire from competition." He added: "This decision hasn't been easy. Wrestling was always more than just a sport to me. It was my life, my passion, and my source of strength in the toughest times. I thank God for every moment I lived in the ring, every moment of pride, and every cheer I heard from my family, fans, and country." He concluded his statement by thanking his coach and team. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language

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