Sakshi Malik

Sakshi Malik, Babita Kumari qualify for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Apart from Sakshi (62kg) and Babita (54kg), other women grapplers who booked their berths for the 2018 Commonwealth Games are Vinesh Phogat (50kg), Pooja Dhanda (57kg), Divya Karan (68 kg) and Kiran (76kg).

Sushil Kumar's Phoenix-like rise exposes wrestling's sorry tale

Wrestling has accounted for medals at the Olympics since 2008 Beijing Games, but overall it has failed to live up to the hype it once created, and it was evident in 2017.

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik win gold at Commonwealth Wrestling

The two-time Olympic medallist Sushil defeated New Zealand Akash Khullar's via a pinfall in the final of the 74kg freestyle category to clinch the coveted yellow metal.

Wrestler Sakshi Malik hails Madhya Pradesh bill on death penalty for child rapists

The Madhya Pradesh assembly on Monday unanimously passed the bill providing for capital punishment to convicts in cases of rape and gang-rape of girls up to the age of 12.

Sushil Kumar has been an inspiration for me: Sakshi Malik

Sushil Kumar returned to the ring through this national wrestling championship after a long gap of three years.

Sushil 'walks over' to a gold; Sakshi, Geeta excel at National Wrestling Championships

Even Geeta's husband Pawan Kumar also managed to finish on top in 86kg.

National Wrestling championships: Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik enter gold-medal round

Sakshi, in her opening bout, pinned down her rival in just 39 seconds and eventually sailed into the final of 62kg.

All eyes will be on Sushil Kumar at Wrestling Nationals

Gearing up for a comeback next year with Commonwealth and Asian Games lined up, Sushil is not expected to leave any stone unturned when he will vie for top honours in the 74kg category at the Nationals.

Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat crash out of World Wrestling Championships

After three listless days, the onus was on Sakshi and Vinesh to end India's medal drought but both failed to live up to the expectations.

World Wrestling Championships: Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia eye medals for India

Vinesh Phogat, another silver medallist at the Asian Championship, will also fancy her chances in women's 48kg.

Mithali Raj to get BMW after stellar show in ICC Women's World Cup

Chamundeswaranath had gifted a Chevrolet sedan back in 2007 to Mithali Raj and feels that the skipper should be rewarded in a bigger stature with a BMW this time around.

Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat book berths for World Wrestling Championships in Paris

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) announced the squad for the tournament on Friday after the selection trials across weight categories at the STC Lucknow.

Wrestlers Sakshi, Vinesh settle for silver at Asian Championships

Sakshi, who created history by becoming the first Indian wrestler to win an Olympic medal -- with a bronze -- last year, could not counter the challenge from the strong Japanese grappler.

Sakshi Malik storms into Asian Wrestling Championship finals

Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik defeated Ayaulym Kassymova of Kazakhstan by 15-3 to enter the finals in the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championship assuring another Silver medal for herself.

Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar on Forbes' 'super achievers' list from Asia

Indians is second only to China on the list, which has 77 honourees.

Padma Awards: President Mukherjee honours Olympians Dipa Karmakar, Sakshi Malik and 42 others

Sakshi Malik at 5th spot, Sandeep Tomar jumps to 7th in United World Wrestling Rankings

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and Asia No. 1 Sandeep Tomar have entered the top 10 in their respective categories in the world rankings of the United World Wrestling (UWW).

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik ties knot with wrestler Satyawart, wishes pour in on Twitter

Ace Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, who made the country proud after bagging a bronze medal at 2016 Rio Olympics, tied the nuptial knot with her wrestler fiance Satyawart Kadian in Rohtak on Sunday.

All promises made to Olympics wrestling bronze medallist Sakshi Malik fulfilled, says Haryana minister

Defending itself on the issue of not having fulfilled the promises made to Rio Olympics wrestling bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, the Haryana government said on Tuesday that all facilities were being provided to her as per the rules.

Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik slams Haryana govt for not fulfilling promise

Sakshi Malik, Olympics bronze medallist wrestler at Rio, claimed that she has not yet received the incentives promised to her by the Haryana government. The 23-year-old wrestler was not only the fourth woman athlete from