Wrestling

This was a development waiting to be formalised once United World Wrestling on February 13 lifted the suspension of the Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-controlled Wrestling Federation of India. The Indian Olympic Association on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, stating "there is no further need" for it to continue after revocation of the suspension on the national federation, which now gets complete administrative control of the sport.

Aug 27, 2021 08:08
NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, who has been hogging the media limelight for all the wrong reasons in the aftermath of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, on Thursday offered up some news that could prove a big boost for the sport IF even some of it all, comes to fruition.  
Aug 18, 2021 09:08
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN), the official broadcasters of WWE in India, will mark the return of 16-time world champion, WWE Superstar, John Cena, at WWE SummerSlam 2021, LIVE on August 22 from 5.30 am IST. 
Aug 03, 2021 05:08
MUMBAI: Eurosport India has acquired the broadcasting rights to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), a new wrestling league, for the Indian territory.  Viewers will now have a weekly selection of offerings from AEW’s portfolio. Eurosport India will begin airing AEW’s weekly flagship show, AEW DYNAMITE, starting on this Independence Day i.e. 15th August.
Jul 21, 2021 17:07
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Tuesday announced its collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) to implement Kotak’s CSR Project on Sports.  KMBL-IIS CSR partnership is a joint endeavour to help fulfil the dreams and aspirations of budding wrestling and boxing athletes from across Indian geographies, irrespective of their socioeconomic strata, gender, race or religion.
Jul 16, 2021 08:07
MUMBAI: A year's wait is finally coming to an end as Japan gets ready to host the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The upcoming Olympics are scheduled to be held in the Japanese capital from July 23 to August 8. A total of around 11,000 athletes from 206 countries are expected to participate in 33 sports in Tokyo Olympics 2021.
Jun 15, 2021 15:06
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) Tuesday unveiled a series of campaign films for the launch of its new regional language channel, SONY TEN 4, headlined by South superstar Rana Daggubati. 
Jun 02, 2021 01:06
STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE Tuesday announced three additions to the organization’s senior leadership team. Joining the company will be Jamie Horowitz as executive vice-president, Development & Digital, Samira Shah as general counsel and corporate secretary, and Matt Drew as senior vice-president, International.
May 28, 2021 20:05
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to entertain a petition moved by a law student (?) upset over what he saw as a “media trial” that disgraced wrestler Sushil Kumar, who has been arrested in a murder case by the Delhi police, was being subjected to. The Division Bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh said the issue can be argued if Kumar himself approaches the court.
May 06, 2021 15:05
NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar is among those named in an FIR filed by the Delhi police for their alleged role in the murder of a 23-year-old former junior national champion, who was beaten to death in a clash involving two groups on the Chhatrasal stadium premises in North-West Delhi late Tuesday night.
Apr 26, 2021 19:04
STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE Monday announced the appointment of Claudine Lilien as senior vice president and head of Global Sales & Partnerships.  Lilien, who previously held senior leadership roles across FOX Corp., FOX Sports and FOX Networks Group, will report to Stephanie McMahon, WWE promoter Vince McMahon's daughter and the media and entertainment company's chief brand officer.