India will be represented by six wrestlers at the upcoming Paris Olympics, with Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal securing coveted seedings. Panghal will compete in the women’s 53kg category, while Sehrawat will face tough competition in the men’s 57kg. This marks the first time seedings have been implemented in wrestling, adding another layer of complexity to the competition.
India’s women wrestling team is poised for a breakout performance at the Paris Olympics, with a record five women qualifying, including three who led a historic protest against the Wrestling Federation of India last year. Veteran Vinesh Phogat, despite facing challenges, aims for her third Olympic appearance, while young talents like Antim Panghal and Reetika Hooda are seen as medal contenders. This article analyzes the prospects of each wrestler and explores the challenges and opportunities they face in their respective weight classes.
The wrestling events at the Paris Olympics are scheduled for August 5-11, with India sending six wrestlers, including Antim Panghal and Aman Sehrawat. All matches will take place at the temporary Champ-de-Mars Arena, a 10,000 square-metre facility.
Two Indian wrestlers, Antim Panghal (53kg) and Aman Sehrawat (57kg), have secured seeding for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The United World Wrestling (UWW) has released the seeding for the top eight wrestlers in each weight class, based on their performance in recent championships. Antim is seeded fourth and will face tough competition, while Aman has a challenging draw with several top wrestlers.
India is set to send a contingent of athletes to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, aiming to build on the success of the Tokyo Games. This article highlights the athletes who have secured their spots in various disciplines, including weightlifting, boxing, and wrestling.
Wrestler Bajrang Punia has accused the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) of targeting him and trying to end his career. He claims NADA is attempting to silence him for questioning their procedures and alleges they have refused to take responsibility for providing him with an expired sample collection kit. Punia has vowed to fight the suspension and challenge NADA’s actions.
Anshu Malik, a strong medal contender for India at the Paris Olympics, has sustained a shoulder strain during training. The 22-year-old wrestler, who recently won silver at the Budapest Ranking Series, has undergone an MRI and is currently undergoing light training. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is awaiting a status report on her condition.
AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) are joining forces once again for the third Forbidden Door event, bringing together top wrestlers from both companies, alongside stars from Stardom and CMLL. The main event features AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland defending his title against Will Ospreay, while Jon Moxley faces Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. The event is packed with exciting matches, including a TNT Championship Ladder Match and a Winner Takes All bout for both the AEW TBS Championship and the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship.
AEW Double or Nothing is one of the company’s marquee events, and the 2024 edition promises to be another stacked show. The card features a first-time AEW in-ring debut, a hardcore Anarchy in the Arena match, and title defenses for the AEW World, TBS, and TNT Championships. Fans can watch Double or Nothing live on pay-per-view on Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has announced that no selection trials will be held for the Paris Olympics 2024. The six wrestlers- Vinesh Phogat (50kg), Antim Panghal (53kg), Reetika Hooda (76kg), Nisha Dahiya (68kg), Anshu Malik (57kg), and Aman Sehrawat (57kg) – who had won quotas for the country will compete in Paris. The decision came as a shock to several wrestlers, including Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Ravi Dahiya, who were preparing for the trials.
