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On this day: Sindhu makes history, wins silver at Rio Olympics

Rakesh Rao
P.V. Sindhu on the podium after winning the silver medal at Rio Olympics.

Ishant Sharma, Divij Sharan among 29 recommended for Arjuna Award

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India paceman Ishant Sharma (centre)
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COVID-19 a worry for wrestlers with no bouts in sight

Y. B. Sarangi
“Our federation has taken the right decision in these times as ours is a contact sport and the virus can spread rapidly. I am sure the federation will take the right decision at the right time,” said Asian championship silver medallist Jitender Kumar, who is currently staying with three-time World championships medallist Bajrang Punia to focus on his training.

Alka Tomar: Women's wrestling in India much better now

Y. B. Sarangi
Alka Tomar holds the Indian flag after winning the gold medal, beating the two-time Olympic medallist Tonya Verbeek of Canada in the 59kg freestyle wrestling, in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
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COVID-19 has affected every athlete across sports

Uthra Ganesan,Stan Rayan,Y. B. Sarangi
Budding athletes going through fitness drills at the Police Parade Grounds in Guntur. “I cannot say that it has affected women specifically, it has affected both genders. Everything is okay, we have not faced any critical situation specific to girls,” says Latha, the secretary of the Tamil Nadu Athletics Association.

Sushil, Yogeshwar served as motivation for Rio performance - Sakshi

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Sakshi Malik became India’s first female wrestler to win an Olympic medal, in 2016.

Vinesh for Khel Ratna; Rahul Aware, Deepak Punia and Sakshi nominated for Arjuna

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Vinesh Phogat was conferred with Arjuna Award in 2016.

Vinesh Phogat to be nominated for Khel Ratna, Sakshi applies for Arjuna

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Vinesh Phogat had already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Asian Wrestling Championships: India still not ready for Tokyo 2020

Uthra Ganesan
Ravi Dahiya, the Worlds bronze medallist, furthered his reputation with a gold medal in the 57kg class in the Asian Wrestling championships in New Delhi.

Bajrang Punia aims to peak during Tokyo Olympics

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Bajrang Punia plans to train with the belief that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics won't be cancelled.
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