Hardeep

Olympics Qualifying: India's Greco-Roman wrestlers fail to book Rio berth

India's Greco-Roman wrestlers got off to a disappointing start at the 1st OG World Olympic Qualifying tournament on Friday as none of them could make it to the medal round in their respective weight categories Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.

Road to Rio: Hardeep books Olympics berth in Greco-Roman wrestling with silver

Hardeep sprang a surprise on Sunday by booking an Olympic quota place for India in Greco-Roman wrestling, which is not the country's forte, after finishing with a silver medal in the 98 kg category on the last day of the Asian Olympic Qualification championship in Astana.

Disappointing start for India: Three wrestlers lose on day one of Wrestling Worlds

India did not have an ideal start to their campaign at the World Championship as all three wrestlers competing on day one of the tournament failed to progress beyond the pre-quarterfinal stage in the Greco-Roman event.