<p>Shortly after double Olympic medalist,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/sushil-kumar-wins-gold-at-commonwealth-wrestling-championships-27002"> Sushil Kumar clinched a gold medal </a>at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik bagged a gold medal by defeating New Zealand&#39;s Tayla Tuahine Ford in the 62kg women&#39;s freestyle category.</p>

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<p>India had already secured nine gold, seven silver and four bronze medals on the second day of the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in Johannesburg, South Africa.</p>

<p>Geeta Phogat also secured a gold medal at the event in her international comeback after two years.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">After Two years comeback an International tournament And I Won Gold Medal ??In Commonwealth Championship ??&zwj;?? 2017 i&rsquo;m very thankful to all of you for your blessings and wishes ???? <a href="https://t.co/3DhYeK7H80">pic.twitter.com/3DhYeK7H80</a></p>
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<p>Sushil Kumar beat New Zealand&#39;s Akash Khullar&#39;s in the men&#39;s 74-kilogram freestyle category.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It&rsquo;s a very proud and emotional moment for me as I have returned to the mat on international level after a gap of 3years. I want to dedicate this Gold medal won in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Commonwealthwrestlingchampionship?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Commonwealthwrestlingchampionship</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SouthAfrica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SouthAfrica</a> to my guru and to my Nation. JaiHind????</p>
&mdash; Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) <a href="https://twitter.com/WrestlerSushil/status/942356148526628864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>This recorded Sushil&#39;s first win in international wrestling after his gold medal in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Got gold in commonwealth championship ?????? South Africa ???? <a href="https://t.co/LNTox9PF2F">pic.twitter.com/LNTox9PF2F</a></p>
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<p>Sushil, who made a comeback to the international arena after more than three years, had also won gold at the National Championship last month.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">????? ??????? ?????? ?? ?? ?????? ???????????????????? ????? ??? ?? ???? ??? ?? ??? ???? ???? ?????????????? 9 golds, 7 silvers and 4 bronze medals by the women&rsquo;s team <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CommonwealthWrestlingChampionships?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CommonwealthWrestlingChampionships</a> real <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomenEmpowerment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WomenEmpowerment</a> <a href="https://t.co/3cVDbuV5vi">pic.twitter.com/3cVDbuV5vi</a></p>
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<p>After their spectacular victory at the wrestling competition, both Sushil and Sakshi took to Twitter to express their delight.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">9 ????? ?? 4 ??????? ???? ???? ??????? ?? ?? ??, ??????? ??? ??? ?? ???<br />
?????? ?????? ??? ????? , ?????? ???? ?? ?? ?? ???<a href="https://twitter.com/SakshiMalik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SakshiMalik</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/geeta_phogat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@geeta_phogat</a> <a href="https://t.co/UMxIrYDiGi">pic.twitter.com/UMxIrYDiGi</a></p>
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<p>Wishes poured in from eminent personalities and fans from across the country following India&#39;s success at Commonwealth Wrestling Championship.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">????? ?? ??? ? ???? ??? ?? <a href="https://twitter.com/WrestlerSushil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WrestlerSushil</a> ???? ???<br />
???? ? ??? ??? ????? ??? ??? ??? ????? ?? <a href="https://t.co/CIO2Y3cUPa">pic.twitter.com/CIO2Y3cUPa</a></p>
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India had already secured nine gold, seven silver and four bronze medals on the second day of the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship Johannesburg, South Africa.?

Shortly after double Olympic medalist, Sushil Kumar clinched a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik bagged a gold medal by defeating New Zealand's Tayla Tuahine Ford in the 62kg women's freestyle category. Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik strike gold at Commonwealth Wrestling C'ship Read @ANI | https://t.co/0i1Qhw9xiH pic.twitter.com/xChrGvI6l0 — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) December 17, 2017 × India had already secured nine gold, seven silver and four bronze medals on the second day of the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in Johannesburg, South Africa. Geeta Phogat also secured a gold medal at the event in her international comeback after two years. After Two years comeback an International tournament And I Won Gold Medal ??In Commonwealth Championship ??‍?? 2017 i’m very thankful to all of you for your blessings and wishes ???? pic.twitter.com/3DhYeK7H80 — geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) December 17, 2017 × Sushil Kumar beat New Zealand's Akash Khullar's in the men's 74-kilogram freestyle category. It’s a very proud and emotional moment for me as I have returned to the mat on international level after a gap of 3years. I want to dedicate this Gold medal won in #Commonwealthwrestlingchampionship at #SouthAfrica to my guru and to my Nation. JaiHind???? — Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) December 17, 2017 × This recorded Sushil's first win in international wrestling after his gold medal in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow. Got gold in commonwealth championship ?????? South Africa ???? pic.twitter.com/LNTox9PF2F — Sakshi Malik (@SakshiMalik) December 17, 2017 × Sushil, who made a comeback to the international arena after more than three years, had also won gold at the National Championship last month. ????? ??????? ?????? ?? ?? ?????? ???????????????????? ????? ??? ?? ???? ??? ?? ??? ???? ???? ?????????????? 9 golds, 7 silvers and 4 bronze medals by the women’s team #CommonwealthWrestlingChampionships real #WomenEmpowerment pic.twitter.com/3cVDbuV5vi — Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) December 17, 2017 × After their spectacular victory at the wrestling competition, both Sushil and Sakshi took to Twitter to express their delight. 9 ????? ?? 4 ??????? ???? ???? ??????? ?? ?? ??, ??????? ??? ??? ?? ??? ?????? ?????? ??? ????? , ?????? ???? ?? ?? ?? ???@SakshiMalik @geeta_phogat pic.twitter.com/UMxIrYDiGi — Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) December 17, 2017 × Wishes poured in from eminent personalities and fans from across the country following India's success at Commonwealth Wrestling Championship. ????? ?? ??? ? ???? ??? ?? @WrestlerSushil ???? ??? ???? ? ??? ??? ????? ??? ??? ??? ????? ?? pic.twitter.com/CIO2Y3cUPa — Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) December 17, 2017 ×

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik, Geeta Phogat secure gold at Commonwealth Wrestling Championship

<p>Double Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar on Sunday clinched a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He returned to international wrestling after a gap of almost three years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian wrestler defeated New Zealand&#39;s Akash Khullar in the final of the men&#39;s 74-kilogram freestyle category.</p>

<p>India&rsquo;s other wrestler in the same category, Parveen Rana, also won a bronze medal.</p>

<p>Soon after the victory, Sushil took to his Twitter handle and dedicated the win to his coach and motherland.</p>

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<p>Sushil won bronze in 2008 Beijing Olympics and then followed it up with a silver at the 2012 London Games.</p>

<p>With this win, Sushil clinched his fifth title at the Commonwealth level.</p>


The Indian wrestler returned to international wrestling after a gap of almost three years.

Double Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar on Sunday clinched a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa. He returned to international wrestling after a gap of almost three years. The Indian wrestler defeated New Zealand's Akash Khullar in the final of the men's 74-kilogram freestyle category. India’s other wrestler in the same category, Parveen Rana, also won a bronze medal. Soon after the victory, Sushil took to his Twitter handle and dedicated the win to his coach and motherland. It’s a very proud and emotional moment for me as I have returned to the mat on international level after a gap of 3years. I want to dedicate this Gold medal won in #Commonwealthwrestlingchampionship at #SouthAfrica to my guru and to my Nation. JaiHind???? — Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) December 17, 2017 × Sushil won bronze in 2008 Beijing Olympics and then followed it up with a silver at the 2012 London Games. With this win, Sushil clinched his fifth title at the Commonwealth level.

Sushil Kumar wins gold at Commonwealth Wrestling Championships

<p>Close on the heels of star boxer MC Mary Kom&#39;s resignation, double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar has also quit his role as a National Sports Observer for wrestling. The 34-year-old wrestler was among 12 national observers appointed by the then Sports Minister Vijay Goel in March.</p>

<p>&quot;Wrestler Shri Sushil Kumar and Boxer Ms Mary C Kom have submitted their resignation as National Sports Observers,&quot; the sports ministry said in a release today.</p>

<p>&quot;As both the top athletes are still active in their respective fields, wrestling (Men) and boxing (Women), they felt that this could be seen as a conflict of interest.</p>

<p>&quot;Keeping in mind the best of the sporting traditions the athletes submitted their resignation. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has accepted their resignations as National Sports observers.&quot;</p>

<p>Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore thanked Sushil and Mary Kom for their services and said the government will continue to benefit from their rich insights and expertise. Mary Kom had resigned as the national observer for boxing about a fortnight ago after Rathore made it clear that active sportspersons will not be considered for the position.&nbsp;</p>


Sushil is still active in his respective field and felt that this could be seen as a conflict of interest

Close on the heels of star boxer MC Mary Kom's resignation, double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar has also quit his role as a National Sports Observer for wrestling. The 34-year-old wrestler was among 12 national observers appointed by the then Sports Minister Vijay Goel in March. "Wrestler Shri Sushil Kumar and Boxer Ms Mary C Kom have submitted their resignation as National Sports Observers," the sports ministry said in a release today. "As both the top athletes are still active in their respective fields, wrestling (Men) and boxing (Women), they felt that this could be seen as a conflict of interest. "Keeping in mind the best of the sporting traditions the athletes submitted their resignation. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has accepted their resignations as National Sports observers." Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore thanked Sushil and Mary Kom for their services and said the government will continue to benefit from their rich insights and expertise. Mary Kom had resigned as the national observer for boxing about a fortnight ago after Rathore made it clear that active sportspersons will not be considered for the position.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports observer

<p>Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, who was back on the mat after the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, won a gold medal in men&#39;s 74-kilogram freestyle competition of National Wrestling championship in Indore.</p>

<p>Back in action after three-long years, Kumar fought for just two minutes and 33 seconds in total on the mat as he battled only two of his initial round bouts before three of his challengers in the quarterfinal, semifinal and final.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India&#39;s single woman Olympic medal winner Sakshi Malik and wrestler Geeta Phogat also achieved a gold medal each 62kg and 59 kg categories respectively of women&#39;s wrestling on the second day of the competition.</p>

<p>Even popular &#39;Dangal girl&#39; Geeta&#39;s husband Pawan Kumar also managed to end on top in 86kg.</p>

<p>The championship was started on November 15 at Khel Prashal here.</p>

<p>The 62nd Senior National Wrestling Championship, organized by the Madhya Pradesh Wrestling Association, was a three-day-long event.</p>

<p>Around 800 wrestlers, 100 coaches and 50 technical officials from all over India participated in the mega event.&nbsp;</p>


Even popular 'Dangal girl' Geeta's husband Pawan Kumar also managed to end on top in 86kg.

Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, who was back on the mat after the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, won a gold medal in men's 74-kilogram freestyle competition of National Wrestling championship in Indore. Back in action after three-long years, Kumar fought for just two minutes and 33 seconds in total on the mat as he battled only two of his initial round bouts before three of his challengers in the quarterfinal, semifinal and final. Meanwhile, India's single woman Olympic medal winner Sakshi Malik and wrestler Geeta Phogat also achieved a gold medal each 62kg and 59 kg categories respectively of women's wrestling on the second day of the competition. Even popular 'Dangal girl' Geeta's husband Pawan Kumar also managed to end on top in 86kg. The championship was started on November 15 at Khel Prashal here. The 62nd Senior National Wrestling Championship, organized by the Madhya Pradesh Wrestling Association, was a three-day-long event. Around 800 wrestlers, 100 coaches and 50 technical officials from all over India participated in the mega event.

National Wrestling Championship: Sushil Kumar wins gold

<p>Star wrestler Sushil Kumar&#39;s coach has applied for the Padma Bhushan award for his pupil.</p>

<p>Although the freestyle Indian wrestler has been presented with the Padma Shri in 2011, Padma Bhushan award is a rank higher, making it all the more prestigious.</p>

<p>Sushil is the only Indian athlete to have won two medals in the Olympics -- a silver and a bronze.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On getting nominated, Sushil said to ANI, &ldquo;Coach Yashveer has applied for Padma Bhushan award for me.&rdquo;</p>


Sushil is the only Indian athlete to have won two medals in the Olympics -- a silver and a bronze

Star wrestler Sushil Kumar's coach has applied for the Padma Bhushan award for his pupil. Although the freestyle Indian wrestler has been presented with the Padma Shri in 2011, Padma Bhushan award is a rank higher, making it all the more prestigious. Sushil is the only Indian athlete to have won two medals in the Olympics -- a silver and a bronze. On getting nominated, Sushil said to ANI, “Coach Yashveer has applied for Padma Bhushan award for me.”

Wrestler Sushil Kumar's coach applies for Padma Bhushan for the wrestler

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav&#39;s allegations of &#39;sabotage&#39; after failing a dope test gained grounds but his Olympic hopes receded further with the country protectively naming a replacement for him at next month&#39;s Rio Games.<br />
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The United Wrestling Federation (UWF) has confirmed in a statement that Parveen Rana will compete in men&#39;s 74kg freestyle at Rio, replacing Yadav whose samples from an out-of-competition test returned positive for a banned steroid. Yadav has lodged a police complaint against a junior wrestler accusing him of contaminating his food at the Sports Authority of India training centre in Sonepat.<br />
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&quot;We at the federation also believe that he has been a victim of conspiracy and the person behind it has also been identified,&quot; Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) assistant secretary Vinod Tomar told Reuters.<br />
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&quot;The UWF gave us time until July 25 to announce a replacement or vacate the qualification spot.&nbsp;So the immediate task was to protect the spot. If we did not name a replacement, even Narsingh, provided he gets a clean chit, won&#39;t be able to compete at Rio. At least, we are now sure of sending someone in the event.&quot;<br />
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Yadav secured India a berth at the Games by winning a bronze medal at last year&#39;s world championships in Las Vegas.&nbsp;The 26-year-old, however, had his Olympic berth in jeopardy when Sushil Kumar, who won bronze in the 66kg category in Beijing in 2008 and silver in London, moved up a weight and sought a court order for a bout between the pair to determine who should go to Rio.<br />
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Last month, the Delhi High Court ruled against Kumar, the only Indian athlete to win two individual Olympic medals, clearing the way for Yadav to compete in Rio. Yadav was provided police security, a rare measure for an Indian athlete, at the Sonepat training centre due to possible threats to his life.<br />
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Asked if it meant end of Yadav&#39;s dreams to compete at Rio, Tomar said, &quot;If he manages to get a clean chit from NADA, we&#39;d approach the governing body to allow him to compete there.&quot;<br />
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Narsingh Yadav's samples from an out-of-competition test returned positive for a banned steroid

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav's allegations of 'sabotage' after failing a dope test gained grounds but his Olympic hopes receded further with the country protectively naming a replacement for him at next month's Rio Games. The United Wrestling Federation (UWF) has confirmed in a statement that Parveen Rana will compete in men's 74kg freestyle at Rio, replacing Yadav whose samples from an out-of-competition test returned positive for a banned steroid. Yadav has lodged a police complaint against a junior wrestler accusing him of contaminating his food at the Sports Authority of India training centre in Sonepat. "We at the federation also believe that he has been a victim of conspiracy and the person behind it has also been identified," Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) assistant secretary Vinod Tomar told Reuters. "The UWF gave us time until July 25 to announce a replacement or vacate the qualification spot. So the immediate task was to protect the spot. If we did not name a replacement, even Narsingh, provided he gets a clean chit, won't be able to compete at Rio. At least, we are now sure of sending someone in the event." Yadav secured India a berth at the Games by winning a bronze medal at last year's world championships in Las Vegas. The 26-year-old, however, had his Olympic berth in jeopardy when Sushil Kumar, who won bronze in the 66kg category in Beijing in 2008 and silver in London, moved up a weight and sought a court order for a bout between the pair to determine who should go to Rio. Last month, the Delhi High Court ruled against Kumar, the only Indian athlete to win two individual Olympic medals, clearing the way for Yadav to compete in Rio. Yadav was provided police security, a rare measure for an Indian athlete, at the Sonepat training centre due to possible threats to his life. Asked if it meant end of Yadav's dreams to compete at Rio, Tomar said, "If he manages to get a clean chit from NADA, we'd approach the governing body to allow him to compete there." (Reuters)

India names Parveen Rana as Rio replacement for wrestler Narsingh Yadav

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