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Actor Payal Rohatgi Ties Knot With Longtime Boyfriend Sangram Singh
Bollywood Actress Payal Rohatgi tied the knot with wrestler Sangram Singh in Agra after dating for more than 12 years, on July 10. In her Instagram post, the 'Lock Upp' runner-up shared a string of her wedding images with the caption "Payal ke Sangram." In the pictures, the actor donned a beautiful red lehenga with heavy jewellery, whereas the 'Commonwealth Gold Medaliast' opted for a beige sherwani and safa.
Tags: Wedding, Wrestler, sangram singh, Payal Rohatgi, actress
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FIR Lodged Against Wrestler Babita Phogat For Violating ECI COVID-19 Guidelines
An FIR was lodged against wrestler Babita Phogat, on January 24. Notably, she was campaigning for BJP candidate Krishnapal S Malik for the upcoming Uttar Pardesh elections in Baraut Assembly constituency, violating Election Commission and COVID norms. In this connection, along with Babita, the FIR was registered against 63 others. Pertinently, the Election Commission on January 22 had extended the ban on physical rallies and roadshows till… read-more
Tags: sports, Indian Politics, Wrestler, FIR, Violation
Courtesy: ANI
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Wrestler Sushil Kumar Sent To Tihar Jail; Food Supplements Denied
Olympic medallist wrestler, Sushil Kumar has been shifted from Mandoli Jail to Tihar Jail. He was arrested in connection with the murder of fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankar. Special security measures have been arranged, and police officers are stationed near his quarters across the clock. Kumar was also denied a plea for special food requests, protein supplements and exercise bands as he wanted to continue his career in wrestling.
Tags: Sushil Kumar, Tihar Jail, Olympics, Wrestler
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Delhi Police Issues Lookout Notice For Wrestler Sushil Kumar
A lookout notice has been issued by the Delhi Police against wrestler Sushil Kumar for the murder of wrestler Sagar Dhankar. Reportedly, the junior national champion was killed in the brawl at Delhi’s Chhatrasal stadium parking area for which the two-time Olympian Sushil was booked under murder, abduction and criminal conspiracy. Allegedly, Sushil after murder fled to Haridwar and Rishikesh and is now back to Delhi changing locations.
Tags: Wrestler, Sushil Kumar, sagar dhankar, parking, brawl, murder, Lookout Notice
Courtesy: India Today
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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
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Iran: Wrestler Executed for Killing Man During Anti-Government Protest
Iran informed that it has executed a 27-year-old wrestler Navid Afkari on September 12 for stabbing a man to death during an anti-government protest in 2018. Reportedly, Afkari had "confessed" to the crime before execution. The news came amid the ongoing efforts by athletes around the world that were aimed at stopping the execution. The International Olympic Committee said, "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Navid Afkari."
Tags: Iran, Wrestler, Execution, murder
Courtesy: The Times of India