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First Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia joins Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle
Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia will be competing at Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle in Cleveland in August. Check out more about the upcoming wrestling event. read more Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia, the bronze medallist from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, will soon feature in a wrestling event in America, which counts the legendary Hulk Hogan among its founders. The former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler Hogan, former World Championship Wrestling (WCW) senior vice president Eric Bischoff and wrestling coach Izzy Martinez are among the founders of Real American Freestyle. Bajran Punia joins American wrestling event The Real American Freestyle will make its debut on 30 August in Cleveland with an event that is named 'Real American Freestyle 01 or RAF01'. Besides Indian wrestler Bajran Punia, other prominent Olympic medal winners are also part of the event, including Aaron Brooks, Ben Askren, Kenneday Blades, and Sarah Hildebrant. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Punia will be up against 2022 UWW World Championship silver medallist Yianni Diakomihalis on 30 August. In their last match in 2022, Yianni defeated Punia 10-0 in the quarter-finals as the Haryana wrestler went on to win bronze through repechage. 'We set out to make history with Real American Freestyle, and with these matches, we're doing just that,' the Chief Operating Officer of Real American Freestyle, Izzy Martinez, said about the event. 'We've got the best wrestlers, the best promoters, the best storytellers, the best production, and the best team, and we're going to give audiences the thrill of a lifetime on August 30 with RAF01.' RAF01 matches: Bo Nickal vs Jacob Cardenas Yianni Diakomihalis vs Bajrang Punia Darrion Caldwell vs Real Woods Austin Gomez vs Lance Palmer Kennedy Blades vs Alejandra Rivera Sarah Hildebrandt vs Zeltzin Hernandez
India.com
12-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Indian Sports Fraternity Mourns Victims Of Tragic Air India Plane Crash In Ahmedabad
The Indian sports fraternity is reeling with shock and grief following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 near Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and crew members, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport. Air India confirmed that the flight was en route to London Gatwick and was carrying 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national. The airline has set up a dedicated helpline — 1800 5691 444 — to provide updates and assistance to the families of those onboard. The devastating news has drawn heartfelt reactions from leading Indian athletes and sports figures, who took to social media to express their condolences and solidarity with the victims' families. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "Utterly shocked and anguished by the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My deepest prayers for the victims and their families. Words fall short in such times, but I hope strength and support find those enduring this unimaginable pain." I am utterly shocked and deeply anguished to learn about the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families who are enduring unimaginable pain and loss. In moments like these, words feel so inadequate, but I hope_ — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 12, 2025 Two-time Olympic medalist P.V. Sindhu shared: "Deeply saddened by the crash of Air India flight AI171. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of all 242 souls on board. May strength and love surround every grieving heart." Deeply saddened by the tragic crash of Air_India flight AI_171 from Ahmedabad to London today, June_12,_2025. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of all 242 souls on board. __ May love surround every grieving heart and strength find those left behind. — Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) June 12, 2025 BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla also extended his sympathies, stating: "Heartbroken to hear about the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Thoughts and prayers are with the passengers, crew, and their loved ones. In such moments, our hearts must unite in compassion." Deeply shocked & heartbroken to learn about the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts are with the passengers, crew & their families as they face this unimaginable tragedy. In times like these, our hearts must come together in compassion for all who are suffering. — Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) June 12, 2025 Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia said: "This is a deeply saddening tragedy. May God grant peace to the departed souls." ________ __ ____ __ ___ ___ ______ __ ______ __ _____ ____ __ _____ __ _____ __ ___ _____ _________ ___ __ ________ __ ___ ____ _____ 242 ___ ____ ___ _____ ___ __ _____ __ ___ __ __ __ ____ ____ __ ___ ___ ____ _____ ____ __ _____ ____ ___, _____ _____ ____ _____ ____ __ __ _____ — Bajrang Punia __ (@BajrangPunia) June 12, 2025 Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan reacted, "Very shocked to hear about the #AirIndia Ahmedabad-London flight crash. Praying for the safety and well-being of everyone onboard." Very shocked to hear about the #AirIndia Ahmedabad-London flight incident near Ahmedabad airport. Praying for the safety of all passengers and crew. _#PlaneCrash #Ahmedabad — Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) June 12, 2025 His brother, ex-India pacer Irfan Pathan, added: "Heartbreaking news from Ahmedabad. My prayers are with the passengers, crew, and their families." Deeply saddened by the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad today. Prayers for the passengers, crew, and their families. — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 12, 2025 Veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan stated: "Deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Gujarat. My heart goes out to all the families affected." Thoughts with every soul impacted by the crash near Meghani. Wishing strength and prayers to their loved ones. _ — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 12, 2025 India pacer Mohammed Shami poignantly said: "Pray for all the families."
India Gazette
30-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Court compounds defamation case against wrestler Bajrang Punia after his apology
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday compounded a defamation case against Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia after his apology. Coach Naresh Dahiya filed the case against Punia. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal compounded the matter on Thursday. A detailed court order has yet to be uploaded. ' I tender my unconditional apology to Mr. Naresh Dahiya for the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him during the press conference held at Jantar Mantar during the agitation, in public view,' the apology reads. Advocate Rajesh Kumar Rexwal, along with advocates Ravinder Singh and Lovinder Chaudhary, is counsel for the complainant. Advocate Rexwal said that the matter has been compounded after Bajrang Punia gave his written apology. Advocate Tushar Giri, counsel for Punia said that after tendering of apology, matter was settled between the parties and complaint was compounded. Earlier, Punia was granted bail by the court after his physical appearance. The Court on August 3, 2023, issued a summons to Olympic medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia. Through a criminal defamation complaint, the complainant or Coach Naresh Dahiya, stated that during the protest at Jantar Mantar on May 10, 2023, Bajrang Punia made defamatory remarks against him in a press conference. The Court had noted that, the relevant extracts reveal that the accused Bajrang Punia had referred a rape case ongoing against the complainant (Naresh Dahiya) in Tis Hazari Court. The accused allegedly referred to the complainant by name and stated that the complainant has no credibility to oppose the protest as he was himself facing a rape case. But during recording of statement complainant categorically deposed that he was acquitted in the said rape case in 2019 itself and the said fact was well known to the accused as well, who is a part of the same fraternity. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal, while issuing summons to Bajrang Punia, had said that on a consideration of the complaint, supporting documents and presummoning evidence, I am of the prima facie view that all the ingredients of defamation are made out. He further said that the statement made in the press conference appeared to be malicious and not made in good faith. In view of the same, let the accused, Bajrang Punia, be summoned to commission an offence punishable under Section 499 read with Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code. However, the Court clarified that at the stage of summoning, it is fairly settled that the Court is not required to conduct a comparative analysis of the possible defences that the accused may take. It was submitted that the fact of acquittal was well known, and a malicious attack was made by the accused to tarnish the reputation and credibility of the complainant to dissuade him from supporting the WFI President in the protest. (ANI)
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Delhi court compounds defamation case against wrestler Bajrang Punia
A Delhi court has compounded a criminal defamation complaint against wrestler Bajrang Punia after he tendered an unconditional apology to coach and complainant Naresh Dahiya . The judge on May 29 closed the case after both the parties submitted that they have decided to settle the case among themselves. "Uncontested. Compounded," the judge noted in the order. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Killer New Toyota 4Runner Is Utter Perfection (Take A Look) MorninJoy Undo Dahiya has claimed that Punia, along with other wrestlers and people, made defamatory remarks against him at a press conference at Jantar Mantar on May 10, 2023 during a protest against alleged sexual harassment of some women wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh .
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Over 300 athletes fail to furnish bills worth ₹8cr, SAI contemplates action
New Delhi: Over 300 elite athletes, including Olympic medallists, failed to furnish their travel bills to the tune of ₹8cr in the recently-concluded Paris Olympics cycle, irking the sports ministry and Sports Authority of India (SAI). The matter came to light following SAI's financial audit and came up for discussion on Wednesday in Mission Olympics Cell's (MOC) meeting. A number of MOC members, it has been learned, proposed penal action against defaulters, including deductions from athletes' Out of Pocket Allowance (OPA) -- which is a monthly stipend of ₹50,000 -- and cash rewards given by the government. A total of 315 athletes are yet to submit their expenses amounting to ₹8,78,27,962. Some of the prominent athletes whose names came up for discussion include weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, badminton ace Saina Nehwal, and sprinter Hima Das. Chanu, a senior SAI official said, is yet to produce invoices worth ₹88,88,028 dating back three years. In this period, she and national coach Vijay Sharma made multiple training trips to St Louis in USA where the Tokyo silver medallist trained under Dr Aaron Horschig. Vinesh Phogat, who agonisingly lost out on a certain medal after failing to make weight ahead of her 50kg final, hasn't produced bills worth ₹42,22,089 dating back two years while Tokyo bronze medallist Bajrang Punia's outstanding invoices are worth ₹12,53,161 over two years. Saina, another official privy to the meeting said, hasn't given bills worth ₹5,07,555 since 2022 while Hima Das hasn't submitted her invoices in four years, amounting to ₹1,44,404. While Chanu is still an active athlete, Phogat announced her retirement post Olympics while Punia is currently serving a doping suspension and former world No.1 Saina last competed in Singapore Open 2023. Out of 315 sportspersons, 146 are currently covered by TOPS while 169 are ex TOPS athletes. 'It has been observed that a lot of our athletes haven't furnished their bills going back years even though they are supposed to send their invoices within15 days of their return. Every athlete has a dedicated Athlete Relationship Manager (ARM) who is supposed to take care of these things. Some ARMs have told us that despite several reminders, the athletes haven't forwarded them their bills,' an official said. 'We have sent them multiple reminders by way of emails and phone calls but some athletes didn't even take our calls. The MOC members were certain that some action needs to be taken, but there hasn't been a decision yet,' the official said. Compound archers added The MOC also included seven compound archers in TOPS core group following sport's inclusion (mixed team event) in 2028 Los Angeles Games. These include Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami, Ojas Deotale, Abhishek Verma, Parneet Kaur, Priyansh, and Prathmesh Jawkar.
