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Young Wrestlers Take To Streets In Protest Against Bajrang And Vinesh's Asian Games Exemption

Junior world champion Antim Panghal along with several other wrestlers of national repute were out on the streets on Wednesday to protest against IOA ad-hoc panel's "unfair" decision to exempt Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games trials. The protesting wrestlers including Panghal, family members of Vishal Kaliraman, who competes in Bajrang's category, assembled at Chhotu Ram Chowk in Hisar, demanding that trials be conducted in all weight categories.

Wrestler Bajrang Punia Gets Direct Asian Games Entry, Under-23 Asian Champ Hits Out

The reigning U23 Asian champion Sujeet Kalkal on Wednesday slammed the IOA ad-hoc committee for granting direct entry to Bajrang Punia for the Asian Games, saying it was unfair on the next generation wrestlers who aspire to become Olympic champions. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ad-hoc panel, led by Bhupender Singh Bajwa, on Tuesday exempted Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang (65kg freestyle) Vinesh Phogat (53kg) from the Asian Games trials on July 22-23 here.

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In Video, Under-20 Champ Questions Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Selection

Reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal on Wednesday questioned the Asian Games trials exemption given to to Vinesh Phogat, asserting that not just she but many other Indian wrestlers are capable of beating the celebrated grappler in the 53kg category. Vinesh (53kg) and Bajrang Punia (65kg) were given direct entries for the Asian Games by the Indian Olympic Association's ad-hoc committee on Tuesday while other wrestlers will have to book their places in the Indian squad through selection trials on July 22 and 23.

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Wrestling Federation Ad-hoc Panel Hands Direct Asian Games Entries To Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat; Raises Eyebrows

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) ad-hoc panel on Tuesday handed Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat direct entries into the Asian Games, a decision which was taken without the consent of the national chief coaches. The IOA ad-hoc panel said in a circular that it has already selected wrestler in men's freestyle 65kg and women's 53kg but trials will be held in all six weight categories in each of the three styles.

Delhi court grants bail to Indian wrestling body chief in sexual harassment case

NEW DELHI : A New Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail for two days to the chief of India's wresting body who is accused of sexually harassing six female wrestlers.

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Young Wrestlers Take To Streets In Protest Against Bajrang And Vinesh's Asian Games Exemption

Wrestler Bajrang Punia Gets Direct Asian Games Entry, Under-23 Asian Champ Hits Out

Ric Flair believes Logan Paul is better than '70% of the full-time guys,' talks rise of LA Knight

In Video, Under-20 Champ Questions Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Selection

Pro wrestler Teddy Hart arrested on drug possession charges

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Wrestling Federation Ad-hoc Panel Hands Direct Asian Games Entries To Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat; Raises Eyebrows

Delhi court grants bail to Indian wrestling body chief in sexual harassment case