Bajrang Punia Wins Gold At Rome; Rohit Loses Bronze
Ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia wins second consecutive gold at the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series event at Rome. Bajrang defeated Mongolia's Tulga Tumur Ochir 2 - 2 by criteria in the last 30 seconds of the 65 kg freestyle event finals. Meanwhile, another Indian wrestler Rohit missed his bronze medal to Turkey's Hamza Alaca. Earlier, star women wrestler… read-more
Tags: Rome, Indian Wrestling, Bajrang Punia, UWW Matteo Pellicone
Courtesy: India Today
Vinesh Phogat Beats Belarusian Wrestler By 10-8; Bags Gold In Ukraine
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has won gold by defeating 2017 world champion Belarusian Vanesa Kaladzinskaya at the Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament. Beginning with a 4-0 lead in the 53kg category, the world number three endured and delivered consistent attacks to finish 10-8 in Ukraine. Vinesh, the only Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Games, will next represent India in the UWW 'Matteo Pellicone'… read-more
Tags: Vinesh Phogat, Wrestler, Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament, Tokyo Games, UWW Matteo Pellicone
Courtesy: NDTV