Sushil Kumar to compete in 74kg in Rio Games, Yogeshwar in 65kg

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 23:56

Putting to rest all speculations, on Wednesday it was confirmed that star wrestlers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt will compete in 74kg and 65kg categories respectively at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to avoid face-off against each other.

FILA weight changes hit Sushil, Yogeshwar

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 19:22

Two freestyle weight categories (6okg and 66 kg) in which India won three Olympic medals in the last two Games have been scrapped by the world body FILA from the 2016 Rio Games and the men affected are Sushil Kumar and his childhood buddy Yogeshwar Dutt.

Amit Kumar, Bajrang return home to hero`s welcome

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 09:22

World Championship silver medallist Amit Kumar Dahiya and bronze winner Bajrang were accorded a warm welcome on their return from Budapest in the wee hours on Friday, with hundreds of supporters turning up at the international airport to receive the star wrestlers.

Bajrang dedicates medal to mentor Yogeshwar

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 12:24

Bajrang, who won India`s second medal at the ongoing World Wrestling Championships, on Wednesday, dedicated his bronze medal to fellow grappler and mentor Yogeshwar Dutt.

Put house in order and end India`s Oly exile: Yogeshwar to IOA

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 16:03

Ecstatic at wrestling`s re-inclusion in the Olympic Games, Yogeshwar Dutt on Tuesday appealed to the suspended IOA to set its house in order to end India`s exile.

Decision on Yogeshwar`s return to action in 3-4 weeks: Doctor

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 16:12

The doctor treating Yogeshwar Dutt`s recurring knee problem today said that the Olympic medallist wrestler was recovering from his injury and the timing of his return to action would be decided later in the month.

Yogeshwar not to undergo surgery on his right knee

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 20:56

Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt has been advised not to go in for surgery by his doctors on the knee, which has been diagnosed twice, as it could pose serious threat to his wrestling career.

Olympians and Arjuna awardees support Poonia for Khel Ratna

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 18:31

Ace discus thrower Krishna Poonia on Sunday got more support for her recommendation for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award with Olympians, including London Games bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt, throwing their weight behind her.

Sushil Kumar likely to miss World Wrestling Championship

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 15:05

Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar will most likely miss the upcoming World Wrestling Championships to be held in Hungary from September 16 to 22.

Yogeshwar disappointed to miss World C`ships due to injury

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 18:55

Olympic bronze-medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt has been forced out of next month`s World Championships due to a nagging knee injury for which he would have to undergo an operation in South Africa.

Grapplers elated at Wrestling`s shortlisting for final vote

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 23:48

Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt, on Wednesday welcomed the decision by the IOC Executive Board to keep Wrestling in hunt for a place in the 2020 Olympic Games.

Young wrestlers aim to make big in absence of Sushil,Yogeshwar

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 16:45

Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt`s withdrawal from the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship due to their respective injuries might have taken the sheen out of the tournament but the event provides an opportunity for other Indian grapplers to make a mark for themselves when they take on the best from the continent.