Category: Wrestling
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Buvaisar Saitiev, Three-Time Olympic Champion, Dies At 49
Wrestling legend, three-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time world champion Buvaisar SAITIEV passed away Sunday. He was 49 years old and nine days short of his 50th birthday. Saitiev, widely considered the best Freestyle wrestler of all time, was born in Dagestan but moved to Krasnoyarsk, Siberia to train at the Mindiashvili wrestling academy under…
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Muhamet Malo Ranking Series: Highlights From Karem Kamal’s Gold Medal-Winning Bout
The last time Kerem Kamal (TUR) was in action internationally, he did not have a favorable outcome. A bloody battle with Georgij Tibilov (SRB) ended in a loss at the European Championships, an official UWW media release said. But Kamal, who impressed all with his performance at all the age-group World Championships and continentals, started…
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Muhamet Malo Ranking Series: WATCH Japan’s Moe Kiyooka Clinch Gold
When Olympic 53kg champion Akari FUJINAMI (JPN) moved up to 57kg last year, Moe KIYOOKA (JPN) emerged as the top wrestler in Japan at 53kg by winning the Emperor’s Cup. On Saturday, Kiyooka made her 53kg debut internationally at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series in Tirana. Though she captured the gold medal, her road to…
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Dope-Banned Indian Wrestlers Competing In Private Events For Monetary Gains
Indian wrestlers, suspended for doping, are finding ways to compete in the country and make monetary gains. Notably, one of the wrestlers in question here, is a multiple Commonwealth Games medallist and bronze medal winner of the Asian Games. The woman wrestler went on to clinch a gold medal and win a prize money of…
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Muhamet Malo Ranking Series: Paris 2024 Medalists To Watch Out For
Tirana is quickly becoming a wrestling puller. After the thrilling World Championships in October, the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series will also prove to be a fan-favorite with the depth of field that in taking the mats in Tirana. Given no drop outs, 12 Paris Olympic medalists are expected to participate in Tirana including three champions…
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Indian Wrestling Turmoil Extends From Two Ranking Series To World Championships
Dark clouds continue to hover over the future of Indian wrestlers. Indian wrestlers are set to miss the Zagreb Open and Muhamet Malo — two Ranking Series — due to a delay in clearance from the Sports Ministry. The World Wrestling Federation (WFI) is unlikely to field a team in the Continental Championships after being…
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UWW Zagreb Ranking Tournament: Iran Clinch Greco-Roman Championship
Iran team has clinched the Greco-Roman championship title in the United World Wrestling (UWW) ranking tournament held in Zagreb, Croatia. The Zagreb Open Cup international wrestling competitions and the first stage of the World Wrestling Federation were held in Zagreb, Croatia, from February 7 to 9. According to the Public Relations Department of the Wrestling…
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38th National Games 2025: National Records And Meet Records Galore In Uttarakhand
The 38th National Games 2025, currently underway in Uttarakhand, has witnessed phenomenal performances rewriting the history books. Organised by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the multi-sport event features 35 sport, including the demo events and traditional events like mallakhamb, kalarippayattu, rafting and yogasana. The Olympic-styled event features Paris 2024 medalists Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh,…
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38th National Games 2025 Uttarakhand Medal Standings: Services Top Final National Games 2025 Standings
The 38th National Games 2025 is currently underway in Uttarakhand. India’s Olympic-styled event features athletes from 28 states, eight union territories, and the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB). Featuring 32 different sports, the National Games 2025 will run from January 26 to February 14, after kicking off with the triathlon events. Olympians Lovlina Borgohain (boxing),…
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India Building Towards 2036 Olympic Dream Via Urban Development
India is committed towards hosting the 2036 Olympic with urban development its core theme. The letter of intent submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is not a guarantee that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will be awarded the hosting rights. If India manage to win the rights, it will be the fourth Asian nation…