The wrestler Vinesh Phogat had a chance to become the first woman from India to win an Olympic gold, but she was disqualified when she missed her weight class by a few ounces.
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How Olympic Injuries Break Bodies
With years of fractures, surgeries, hardware and pain, Olympians can list their injuries as readily as their achievements.
Indian Politician and Ex-Wrestling Chief Charged With Sexual Harassment
The charges against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, follow months of protest by prominent female wrestlers, who complained that the authorities had turned a deaf ear to their allegations.
Female Wrestlers in India Threaten to Toss Olympic Medals in Protest
Their protest dispersed, female wrestlers who have accused a powerful official of sexual harassment went to the Ganges intending to throw away their Olympic medals.
Indian Olympians Persist in Demanding Arrest of Wrestling Chief
Athletes vow to continue a protest after a clash with the police, saying politicians are covering for an official accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers.
In the World of Wrestling, a Heavy Hitter Steps Into the Ring
The owner of the Los Angeles Lakers believes WOW — Women of Wrestling can be an engine of female empowerment. Her performers, known as “superheroes,” are breaking new ground in the historically male-centric space.
Lucha libre, yoga y baile: bienvenidos a los centros de vacunación de Ciudad de México
Muchas personas mayores en Ciudad de México llegaban “con miedo” a los centros de vacunación, preocupadas de que el pinchazo les hiciera daño, dijo un funcionario. “Quisimos distraerlos”. Y entraron en escena las bandas de música y los luchadores enmas…
Lucha Libre, Yoga, Dancing: Welcome to Mexico City’s Vaccination Sites
To calm Mexico City’s elderly, who were arriving “really scared” at vaccination sites, officials cued up the bands and masked wrestlers.
As a Wrestler Faces Execution in Iran, World Sports Groups Galvanize
An Iranian athlete was charged with murder after taking part in anti-government protests. Many think the charges are false, motivated by a government seeking to make an example of him.
Hana Kimura, Japanese Wrestler and Star of Netflix Series, Dies at 22
She was featured on the reality series “Terrace House: Tokyo.’’