Nisha Dahiya

National-level wrestler nisha dahiya on Wednesday dismissed reports of her death and said that she is fine."I am in Gonda to play senior nationals. I am alright. It's a fake news (reports of her death). I am fine," Dahiya said in a video message released by the Wrestling Federation of India.

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 will honor India's top athletes in Lucknow on March 21, 2026. The event recognizes performances from 2025, with a distinguished jury selecting winners across over 45 categories. The wrestling nominees highlight exceptional achievements by both male and female athletes on national and international stages.

India's wrestling fraternity went into shock for a while on Wednesday evening when the news broke out that U-23 women's world championships bronze medallist (65kg category) wrestler nisha dahiya and her brother Suraj have been shot dead at a wrestling academy in Sonepat by unidentified assailants. Hours later, the news of Nisha's killing, which spread like wildfire on social media, turned out to be 'fake'.

India's sporting elite converges in Lucknow for the Times of India Sports Awards, honouring a decade of excellence and the past year's achievements. The prestigious event, attended by legends and led by a distinguished jury, celebrates athletes across over 45 categories, including a significant focus on para-sports, recognizing outstanding performances and emerging talents who have made the nation proud.

Sakshi Malik, India's 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medalist and mentor to nisha dahiya, expressed support on X after Dahiya's emotional loss in the women’s freestyle 68 kg quarterfinal at the Paris Olympics. Malik praised Dahiya’s resilience, noting her disappointment over missing a medal rather than her injury. Despite leading 8-1, Dahiya suffered a dislocated finger and lost 10-8 to North Korea’s Sol Gum Pak. Dahiya still has a chance for a bronze if Pak reaches the final.

Indian grappler nisha dahiya won her opening women's freestyle 68kg bout against Ukraine's Sova Rizhko 6-4 as the wrestling competition got underway at the Paris Olympics on Monday.

India’s nisha dahiya secured the biggest-ever medal of her promising wrestling career when she won a silver in the women’s 68kg category at the Asian Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was on Monday handed a tough draw in the Paris Olympics as she is set to open against reigning Olympic champion and four-time World Champion Yui Susaki, who is yet to lose a match in her international career.

The Delhi Police Special Cell caught both of the accused from the Dwarka area.

nisha dahiya (21), a city level wrestler, and her brother were shot allegedly by her coach, at the lone wrestling academy in their village Halalpur in Sonipat district on Wednesday.

nisha dahiya, a 25-year-old Indian wrestler, was on track to secure a semifinal berth in the women's wrestling 68kg division at the Olympics. She had a come-from-behind victory against Ukraine's Sova Rizhko and was in good form against North Korean Sol Gum Pak. However, with less than a minute left, Nisha injured her right hand finger and sought medical attention.

Indian wrestler nisha dahiya missed out on a World Championships medal as she lost to former world champion Linda Morais of Canada in the women's 68kg bronze play-off in Belgrade on Thursday.

Lakshya Sen's aspirations of securing a medal in his first Olympic appearance were dashed when he suffered a defeat against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the bronze medal match on Monday. The match, which lasted three games, ended with Sen unable to overcome his opponent.

There will be no selection trials for all six Olympic quota-winning wrestlers as the sport's national federation (WFI) on Tuesday announced that all of them will represent the country at the Paris Games.

It was a "perfect and happy ending" for nisha dahiya as she emerged national champion in the women's 65kg category a day after her dramatic "murder story" turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. The title clash ended in just 30 seconds with Nisha, the U23 world championship bronze medallist, pinning her rival Jaspreet Kaur from Punjab.

Nisha might have a shot at repechage if her North Korean opponent reaches final, but whether she will be in a position to even take the mat is a bigger question as wept inconsolably after the bout.

Sajan Bhanwal made a spirited comeback after trailing 0-7 but lost steam in the second period of his bronze medal play-off after three Indian women wresters made early exit as India endured a medalless day at the UWW Ranking Series event on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian women wrestlers who won medals at the Senior U23 World Wrestling Championships 2021 at Belgrade, Serbia.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has confirmed its autonomy in choosing wrestlers for the 2024 Paris Olympics, stating that the ultimate decision lies with them, not the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). WFI President Sanjay Singh emphasized the need for fresh trials to finalize the Olympic squad, underscoring the federation's authority acknowledged by the United World Wrestling (UWW).

Making a memorable debut at the Asian Championship, Indian wrestler nisha dahiya got herself in contention for a gold medal after edging past her opponents in close bouts on Tuesday.

Vinesh Phogat's journey in Paris was marked by a courageous effort, despite no medal in the 50 kg category. Among the six Indian wrestlers, Aman Sehrawat secured a bronze medal. The absence of national camps and proper federation management were cited as reasons for the underwhelming performance, which experts believe should have yielded more medals.

Antim Panghal and Aman Sehrawat have been seeded fourth and sixth respectively in their weight categories for the wrestling events at the upcoming Paris Olympics, starting on August 5. Vinesh Phogat, a two-time Olympian competing in the women's 50kg freestyle category, will be unseeded. This marks the first time that wrestling events at the Olympics have implemented seedings.Wrestlers earned their seedings based on performances in various competitions throughout 2023 and 2024, including the World Championships, Continental Championships, and Ranking Series events.

nisha dahiya's valiant effort to win her maiden senior World Wrestling Championships medal ended in a heartbreak when she went down fighting against Canada's Linda Morais after suffering a painful injury in her right leg in the women's 68kg category bronze medal playoff in Belgrade on Thursday night.

Five incidents of snatching have been reported in the city in the last 24 hours, where one of the victims was also stabbed.

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024 in Lucknow honored athletes and mentors for their achievements. Highlights included Abhinav Bindra as Mentor of the Year, D Gukesh as Sportsperson of the Year (Male), and Manu Bhaker for her Olympic medals. Kapil Dev received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while several other athletes and federations were recognized for their contributions.

Vinesh Phogat showcased her dominance at Asian Olympic Qualifier, positioning herself just one win away from a Paris Olympics quota. Swiftly subduing her opponent Miran Cheon in 1 minute and 39 seconds, she utilized gut-wrench moves and decisive takedown. Competing in the 50kg category, Phogat remains a formidable contender, with U23 world champion Reetika and Anshu Malik also advancing strongly.

Young Antim Panghal signed off with a silver medal in her debut Asian Championships after going down to the formidable Akari Fujinami of Japan in the 53kg title clash while four other Indian wrestlers clinched bronze medals on Wednesday.

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat were among a host of star Indian wrestlers named for the World Senior Championships to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from September 10-18. The Indian team was picked after selection trials at SAI Training Centres in Lucknow and Sonepat on Monday and Tuesday.

Indian Olympic Association and Wrestling Federation of India approve additional funding for top grappler Vinesh Phogat and five other wrestlers for Paris Olympics.