The challenge for grapplers is to perform on the mat after the stress of the long WFI controversy
In the first round, Abhimanyu outperformed the higher-ranked Nykyforuk, finishing in 5 minutes, 41 seconds.
The judge had previously granted him a day's exemption from personal attendance on September 6 on medical grounds.
Panghal is rising in a category that Vinesh Phogat has made her own on the back of her stupendous show in the last few years.
During the proceedings, Singh appeared in court.
Bajrang Punia has stated that whatever decision the 'Khap panchayat' makes, he "will agree" to.
They also burned an effigy of Bajrang Punia.
The court took note of the submissions and rescheduled the case until September 14.
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia indicated he might withdraw from the Asian Games if Khap Panchayat commands him to do so.
In a virtual conference on Thursday, two times U-20 World Championship winner Antim Panghal claimed to perform better than Vinesh Phogat in the Asian Games...
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has pulled out of Asian Games after injuring her left knee. Vinesh posted a long note on X, formerly called as Twitter, explaining her...
Last month, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia received exemption by the ad hoc committee from the Asian Games, Hangzhou, trials which will begin on September 23.
Outgoing WFI president seeks to nominate his panel before August 12 elections
Poll list includes members who are not associated with the existing state bodies
Wrestlers reiterate they had asked for delayed trials, not exemption
The court's decision has drawn attention to the fairness of the selection process, as other wrestlers are required to undergo trials while Phogat and Punia...
Many junior wrestlers, their parents and coaches reached IOA headquarters, demanding withdrawal of exemption granted to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from...
The court asked the counsel for the WFI to state what was the basis for selection besides Phogat and Punia being good sportspersons.
On July 18, the duo was granted direct tickets by the Indian Olympic Association to the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
WFI rules allow the Selection Committee to pick past winners of Olympic/World Championship medals without trials, but only if that is recommended by the Chief...
Grapplers from the renowned Chhatrasal Stadium in New Delhi and Baba Laldas Akhada in Hisar, along with seniors from surrounding localities also took part in...
Kalkal, the U-20 world championship bronze medallist, said that there are at least 5-6 wrestlers in the 65kg freestyle category who are capable of beating...
The 19-year-old Panghal, who hails from Hisar in Haryana and competes in 53kg, asked why Vinesh has been selected when she has not been practicing for long.
The Indian Olympic Association's ad-hoc committee took the decision just four days before the trials to select the wrestling squad for the Asian Games,...
The wrestlers are against concessions given to colleagues who are a part of the ongoing protest
