Bajrang Punia

Bajrang Punia also urged people to stand with the farmers against what he called an oppressive act by both the Central and Punjab governments.

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday came under fire for referring to celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat as "Vinita" during his response to remarks made by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Sanjay Singh.

Olympian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have entered politics. In the past too, many wrestlers have tried their hand in the political arena. Dara Singh even became a member of the Rajya Sabha. Let's know about the wrestlers who contested elections or were in politics.

Congress released its first list of 31 candidates for the Haryana Assembly elections scheduled for October 5. The list features wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who joined the party just hours before, and Bajrang Punia, who was named the working chairman of the All India Kisan Congress.

This development comes after it was widely speculated that the duo could context the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections as Congress candidates.

Earlier on September 4, Vinesh and compatriot Bajrang Punia met Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition and Congress general secretary KC Venugopal in New Delhi. The Congress Social Media account on X posted a photo of the meeting.

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat's recent meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sparked speculation about their possible candidacy in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. While the Congress remains tight-lipped, their involvement could signal a strategic move by the party ahead of the polls

Aman Sehrawat delivered on expectations by securing the bronze medal in the men's 57kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Friday.

The Indian hockey team’s remarkable bronze victory at the Paris Olympics 2024 has ignited widespread celebrations across the nation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally reaching out to congratulate the squad.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement following a disheartening disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, sending shockwaves across the nation.