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3 days ago
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'Raider's League': Pawan Sehrawat Promises Treat For Fans Ahead Of PKL 12
Last Updated: Tamil Thalaivas raider Pawan Sehrawat and Vijay Malik of Telugu Titans' shared their excitement, anticipation, and camaraderie ahead of the curtain raiser. The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 is slated to kick off with a southern derby between Tamil Thalaivas and Telugu Titans on the 29th of August in Visakhapatnam as the city returns to the list of venues for the prestigious event. Tamil Thalaivas raider Pawan Sehrawat and Vijay Malik of Telugu Titans' shared their excitement, anticipation, and camaraderie ahead of the curtain raiser. Sehrawat, who returns to Tamil Thalaivas after an injury-curtailed stint with the team in season 9, said, 'This opening match is special for me." 'I couldn't spend much time on the mat last time. Now I have a chance to finish what I started," he added. 'The team is well-balanced, with experienced names like Arjun Deshwal, Narendra Kandola, as well as young stars in Nitesh Kumar. We're ready," he added heaping praise on the new-look Tamil Thalaivas side. Sehrawat, who spent the last two seasons with Telugu Titans, said his history with the side makes the fixture all the more special. 'Playing against my former team in front of their home fans in Vizag — it's going to be intense. But I know I'll also get some love from the Titans supporters," he said. Sherawat, who missed that experience in Season 9, termed his return as a long-awaited moment. 'The support in Chennai is something else. I'm looking forward to giving them something to cheer about." Malik, who will spearhead the Titans' charge said, 'Starting the season at home is a big boost. The Telugu Titans fans are among the most passionate in the league. The energy they bring gives us that extra edge," he said. 'We've got a strong unit and a great mix this season. The goal is clear — we're going for the trophy." 'This season is going to be aggressive— on both sides," said Sehrawat. 'The opening game will set the tone. It's a raider's league now, and fans are in for a treat," he continued. 'Leadership is about responsibility, yes, but it's also about unity. Whether senior or junior, our team is one tight unit. We support each other on and off the mat," Vijay added. 'This time, the raiders will attack," Pawan and Vijay said in unison, before both players sent their wishes to the retired Pardeep Narwal as Pawan said, 'We'll miss his signature Dubki. Hope to see him in some role, still connected to Kabaddi." 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 : pkl view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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6 days ago
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Aman Sehrawat, Sujeet Kalkal Make The Cut For World Wrestling Championships
Last Updated: Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal have secured their spots in the India squad for the upcoming World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb. Paris Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat faced minimal resistance in the World Championships selection trials, while Sujeet Kalkal showcased impressive counter-attacking skills to secure his place in the national team for the men's freestyle 65kg weight category in Lucknow on Monday. Next month's World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, will be Sehrawat's second international event since he won bronze in the French capital in 2024. The 22-year-old Sehrawat earned bronze at the Mongolia Ranking Series event in June, marking his return to competitive wrestling. On Monday, he appeared sharper than he did in Mongolia. In his opening bout against Sumit, the only points Sehrawat conceded were push-out points, as his double-leg attacks dominated the match. He won by technical superiority within the first period. The final against Rahul was also one-sided, with Sehrawat winning by technical superiority without conceding a point. Sehrawat had Rahul in a head-lock position early on, scoring a push-out point. A right leg-attack led to a two-point takedown. Sehrawat moved swiftly on the court, executing clear moves that prevented Rahul from mounting any offense, and finished the final with authority. 'I feel I am back to my best. My fitness is good and my rhythm is also back. I am ready for World Championships," Sehrawat told news agency PTI. 'I understand that I made a few mistakes in the Mongolia Ranking Series, but that was my first competition after a year. I feel I didn't do that bad, I was even leading 11-6, but I will take that defeat in my stride," he said. Aman has not yet won a senior World Championship medal. He has won medals at the 2022 Asian Games (bronze) and the 2023 Asian Championship (gold). The men's freestyle 65kg competition was intense, with Sujeet Kalkal emerging victorious. The youngster from Charkhi Dadri showed remarkable improvement from his performance a year ago. His solid defense against both Anuj (10-0) and Vishal Kaliraman (8-4) was noteworthy, as he turned adverse positions into point-scoring opportunities with impressive counter-attacking moves. There has been a void in the men's 65kg class since star wrestler Bajrang Punia ceased competing in the category, and Kalkal is gradually making this weight class his own. His mat movement and speed have improved significantly. 'We have worked on his strength over the past year. With age, he has gained power as well. He had an ankle injury some time back and used the time to improve his strength," said his father and coach, Dayanand Kalkal. 'His defense was already good; we needed to work on his attack, which was a bit loose, I would say. It has improved," he added. 'His resistance power has also improved. It will only get better," remarked coach Kuldeep Sehrawat, who also trained him at his akhada in Sonepat. Deepak Punia, who has moved to 92kg after competing in 86kg at the Tokyo Olympics, also secured his place in the national team with dominant wins. The 'ketli pehalwan' needed only 73 seconds to defeat Manjeet (SSCB) before prevailing over Haryana's Sachin. Mukul Dahiya, who qualified for the U20 World Championships, also made the senior squad in the 86kg category. His victories over Sachin Jaglan (technical superiority) and Ashish (7-2) demonstrated his potential as a future prospect for India. Haryana's Amit, who trains at the Army Sports Institute in Pune, also made an impression. His fast-paced moves and remarkable mat movement earned him a place in the Indian team in the 79kg category. His four-pointers against Parvinder were a delight to watch. Despite suffering a knee injury in the final against Services' Chander Mohan, Amit prevailed 9-6. Surprisingly, Chander Mohan did not attack much despite seeing his rival struggling after twisting his left knee. The 74kg category was a single-bout affair with only two entries received. Jaideep secured his place with a 12-6 win despite suffering a severe knee injury. Rohit, who previously competed in 65kg, secured his place in the 70kg category by defeating Sidharth (6-2) and Sagar (6-1). He received a walkover from Ashwani. Talented wrestlers Udit (61kg), Vickey (97kg), and Rajat (125kg) also made the freestyle squad. 'Sujeet beat Russian and Kazakhstan wrestlers in Hungary. He has progressed rapidly. He navigates tricky bouts like Sushil used to. He will be an Olympic medal contender," said India coach Vinod Kumar. 'Udit is also emerging fast. He has transitioned well from juniors to senior level. He is young and does not get intimidated by big names. In the coming years, he will also be a great prospect for India," he added. About the Author Feroz Khan Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in More 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 : Aman Sehrawat Mukul Dahiya Sujeet Kalkal World Wrestling Championships wrestling view comments Location : Lucknow, India, India First Published: August 05, 2025, 09:47 IST News sports Aman Sehrawat, Sujeet Kalkal Make The Cut For World Wrestling Championships Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. 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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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Paris Olympics medallist Aman seals worlds berth
New Delhi: As India's freestyle wrestling goes through a period of transition, Aman Sehrawat has single-handedly kept the flag flying. He was the only Indian wrestler to return with a medal from the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old will again carry the nation's hopes in the men's section at the upcoming World Championships in Zagreb in September. Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat (in blue) competes during the World Wrestling Championships trials, in Lucknow. (PTI) A bronze at the Asian Games (2022) and gold at the 2023 Asian Championships ahead of the Paris performance highlight his consistency at major events. On Monday, Aman sailed through the selection trials in Lucknow, securing the berth in the 57kg category, defeating Sumit and Rahul by technical superiority. Another prominent name in the 10-member men's freestyle team is World Championships and Asian Games medallist Deepak Punia, who will compete in the 92kg class. The promising Sujeet Kalkal won the trials in the 65kg category. This will be Sehrawat's maiden appearance at the World Championships but he welcomes the pressure, saying it keeps him motivated. 'The admiration and support I receive give me the energy to perform on the mat, so I'm fine with the pressure. As an Olympic medallist, I understand that people expect me to return with a medal from the World Championships, and I will give my best shot for gold,' Sehrawat told HT. 'I have worked hard on my defence during training stints in Japan and Russia. I got to spar with some strong international wrestlers, which really helped. My leg defence has been a weak area, and I've worked extremely hard to improve it. The worlds will be a good test,' he said. It has been a tough season for Sehrawat. He struggled with injury and took time to return to the mat. 'There was a problem with my knee at the start of the year, so I didn't compete in the trials for the Asian Championships. I wanted to be fully fit before making a comeback. It was important to get some practice before the worlds, so I competed in the Ulaanbaatar Ranking Series.' Sehrawat won bronze at that tournament and was happy with his progress. 'I was competing after almost a year. It was an opportunity to get back on the mat and test my fitness, so I was satisfied with the result.' 'I've been working on my fitness, and today I felt good on the mat. In the 57kg, there are some strong wrestlers — Olympic gold medallist Rei Higuchi of Japan and silver medallist Spencer Lee from the USA. I'll have to see who all are competing at the worlds this time, but I feel I have a good chance,' said Sehrawat, who trains at Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium. Among the new faces, Sujeet and Udit (61kg) are expected to put up strong performances. Sujeet has shown good form internationally and recently impressed at the ranking series in Hungary, winning the top prize. Udit claimed silver at the Senior Asian Championships and the 2025 Ulaanbaatar Open. The worlds will be a valuable testing ground for these young talents. Team: Aman Sehrawat (57kg), Udit (61kg), Sujeet Kalkal (65kg), Rohit (70kg), Jaideep (74kg), Amit (79kg), Mukul (86kg), Deepak Punia (92kg), Vickey (97kg), Rajat (125kg).
The Hindu
6 days ago
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- The Hindu
Wrestling World Championship selection trials: Aman Sehrawat headlines men's squad
Paris Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat was hardly challenged in the World Championship selection trials while Sujeet Kalkal put on display tremendous counter-attacking skills to lock his place in the national side in the men's freestyle 65kg weight category, here on Monday. Next month's World Championship in Zagreb, Croatia, will be Sehrawat's only second international event since he won a bronze in the French capital in 2024. The 22-year old Sehrawat settled for a bronze at the Mongolia Ranking Series event in June to make a comeback to competitive wrestling. On Monday, he looked sharper than what was on show in Mongolia. The only points he lost to Sumit in his opening bout were push-out points as his double-leg attacks gave him complete control of the match. He won by technical superiority within the first period. The 57kg final against Rahul also turned out to be a lopsided affair as Sehrawat again won by technical superiority and this time without conceding a point. Sehrawat had Rahul in a head-lock position in the beginning, getting on the scoreboard with a push-out point. A right leg-attack led to a two-pointer takedown. ALSO READ | Women's squad for Wrestling World Championship Sehrawat moved very fast on the court. His moves were clear and he did not let Rahul make any move on him, finishing the final with authority. 'I feel I am back to my best. My fitness is good and my rhythm is also back, I am ready for World Championship,' Sehrawat told PTI. 'I understand that I made a few mistakes in the Mongolia Ranking Series but that was my first competition after one year. I feel I didn't do that bad, I was even leading 11-6, but I will take that defeat (in Mongolia) in my stride,' he said. Aman has not yet won a senior World Championship medal. He has won medals at the 2022 Asian Games (bronze), and 2023 Asian Championship (gold). The competition in the men's freestyle 65kg was fierce and in the end it was Sujeet who emerged the winner. From the level he was playing a year back, the youngster from Charkhi Dadri looked completely transformed. His compact defense against both Anuj (10-0) and Vishal Kaliraman (8-4) stood out as he turned adverse positions into point-scoring opportunities with some intense counter-attacking moves. There was a vacuum in the men's 65 kg class since star wrestler Bajrang Punia stopped competing in the category and Kalkal is gradually shaping well to make this weight class his own. His mat movement and speed has improved a lot. 'We have worked on his strength in the last one year. With age, he has got power as well. He had an ankle injury some time back and he used the time to improve on his strength,' said his father and coach, Dayanand Kalkal. ALSO READ | How a missed chance became motivation: Sujeet Kalkal's rise in wrestling 'His defence was already good; we needed to work on his attack which was a bit loose, I would say. It has got better,' he added. 'His resistance power has also improved. It will only get better,' remarked coach Kuldeep Sehrawat, who also worked on him at his akhada in Sonepat. Deepak Punia, who has moved to 92kg after competing in 86kg in the Tokyo Olympics, also locked his place in the national side with dominant wins. The ketli pehalwan needed only 73 seconds to down Manjeet (SSCB) before he prevailed over Haryana's Sachin. Mukul Dahiya, who qualified for the U20 World Championship, succeeded in making the senior squad too in the 86kg category. His wins over Sachin Jaglan (technical superiority) and Ashish (7-2) showed that he will be a good prospect for India in future. Also making an impression was Haryana's Amit, who trains at Army Sports Institute in Pune. His fast-paced moves and tremendous movement on the mat got him a place in the Indian side in the 79kg category. His four-pointers against Parvinder were a delight to watch. He suffered a knee injury in the final against Services' Chander Mohan but prevailed 9-6. Surprisingly, Chander Mohan did not attack much despite seeing that his rival was struggling to move after twisting his left knee. The 74kg category was a one-bout affair with only two entries received. Jaideep claimed a place with a 12-6 win despite suffering a bad knee injury. Rohit, who used to compete in 65kg, sealed his place in the 70kg, beating Sidharth (6-2), and Sagar (6-1). He got a walkover from Ashwani. Talented Udit (61kg), Vickey (97kg) and Rajat (125kg) were the other wrestlers to make the freestyle squad. 'Sujeet beat Russian and Kazakhstan wrestlers in Hungary. He has come up very fast. He clears tricky bouts like Sushil used to do. He will be an Olympic medal contender,' said India coach Vinod Kumar. 'Udit is also emerging fast. He has transitioned well from juniors to senior level. He is young, and does not get intimidated by big names. In the coming years he will also be a great prospect for India,' he added. Wrestlers selected for World Championship 57kg - Aman Sehrawat 61kg - Udit 65kg - Sujeet Kalkal 70kg - Rohit 74kg - Jaideep 79kg - Amit 86kg - Mukul Dahiya 92kg - Deepak Punia 97kg - Vickey 125kg - Rajat
News18
6 days ago
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Aman gets ready for maiden Worlds medal, Sujeet also makes Indian squad
Lucknow, Aug 4 (PTI) Paris Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat was hardly challenged in the World Championship selection trials while Sujeet Kalkal put on display tremendous counter-attacking skills to lock his place in the national side in the men's freestyle 65kg weight category, here Monday. Next month's World Championship in Zagreb, Croatia, will be Sehrawat's only second international event since he won a bronze in the French capital in 2024. The 22-year old Sehrawat settled for a bronze at the Mongolia Ranking Series event in June to make a comeback to competitive wrestling. On Monday, he looked sharper than what was on show in Mongolia. The only points he lost to Sumit in his opening bout were push-out points as his double-leg attacks gave him complete control of the match. He won by technical superiority within the first period. The final against Rahul also turned out to be a lop-sided affair as Sehrawat again won by technical superiority and this time without conceding a point. Sehrawat had Rahul in a head-lock position in the beginning, getting on the scoreboard with a push-out point. A right leg-attack led to a two-pointer takedown. 'I feel I am back to my best. My fitness is good and my rhythm is also back, I am ready for World Championships," Sehrawat told PTI. 'I understand that I made a few mistakes in the Mongolia Ranking Series but that was my first competition after one year. I feel I didn't do that bad, I was even leading 11-6, but I will take that defeat (in Mongolia) in my stride," he said. Aman has not yet won a senior World Championship medal. He has won medals at the 2022 Asian Games (bronze), and 2023 Asian Championship (gold). The competition in the men's freestyle 65kg was fierce and in the end it was Sujeet Kalkal who emerged the winner. From the level he was playing a year back, the youngster from Charkhi Dadri looked completely transformed. His compact defense against both Anuj (10-0) and Vishal Kaliraman (8-4) stood out as he turned adverse positions into point-scoring opportunities with some intense counter-attacking moves. There was a vacuum in the men's 65 kg class since star wrestler Bajrang Punia stopped competing in the category and Kalkal is gradually shaping well to make this weight class his own. His mat movement and speed has improved a lot. 'We have worked on his strength in the last one year. With age, he has got power as well. He had an ankle injury some time back and he used the time to improve on his strength," said his father and coach, Dayanand Kalkal. 'His defence was already good; we needed to work on his attack which was a bit loose, I would say. It has got better," he added. 'His resistance power has also improved. It will only get better," remarked coach Kuldeep Sehrawat, who also worked on him at his akhada in Sonepat. Deepak Punia, who has moved to 92kg after competing in 86kg in the Tokyo Olympics, also locked his place in the national side with dominant wins. The 'ketli pehalwan' needed only 73 seconds to down Manjeet (SSCB) before he prevailed over Haryana's Sachin. Mukul Dahiya, who qualified for the U20 World Championship, succeeded in making the senior squad too in the 86kg category. His wins over Sachin Jaglan (technical superiority) and Ashish (7-2) showed that he will be a good prospect for India in future. Also making an impression was Haryana's Amit, who trains at Army Sports Institute in Pune. His fast-paced moves and tremendous movement on the mat got him a place in the Indian side in the 79kg category. His four-pointers against Parvinder were a delight to watch. He suffered a knee injury in the final against Services' Chander Mohan but prevailed 9-6. Surprisingly, Chander Mohan did not attack much despite seeing that his rival was struggling to move after twisting his left knee. The 74kg category was a one-bout affair with only two entries received. Jaideep claimed a place with a 12-6 win despite suffering a bad knee injury. Rohit, who used to compete in 65kg, sealed his place in the 70kg, beating Sidharth (6-2), and Sagar (6-1). He got a walkover from Ashwani. Talented Udit (61kg), Vickey (97kg) and Rajat (125kg) were the other wrestlers to make the freestyle squad. top videos View all 'Sujeet beat Russian and Kazakhstan wrestlers in Hungary. He has come up very fast. He clears tricky bouts like Sushil used to do. He will be an Olympic medal contender," said India coach Vinod Kumar. 'Udit is also emerging fast. He has transitioned well from juniors to senior level. He is young, and does not get intimidated by big names. In the coming years he will also be a great prospect for India," he added. PTI AT AT PDS PDS (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 04, 2025, 18:45 IST News agency-feeds Aman gets ready for maiden Worlds medal, Sujeet also makes Indian squad Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
