Sushil Kumar (born 26 May 1983) [1] is a former Indian wrestler and two-time Olympic medallist. [8] His 2008 Olympic medal was only the second for India in wrestling, and the first since Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav's bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Aug 2, 2021 · Back in May, most Indian sports fans were in disbelief when a manhunt was launched against Sushil Kumar. He was wanted in the murder of Sagar Dhankar, a 23-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler. Sushil and a few others were allegedly involved in a brawl outside the Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi.

Jun 8, 2021 · India's three Olympics medals for wrestling have come from this underground nursery. Kumar looked after budding wrestlers who lived and slept in congested rooms.

Jun 8, 2021 · An investigation cleared Kumar of all charges. Kumar's arrest was a "big setback" for Indian wrestling, said Bishnoi.

Aug 14, 2023 · Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, who is embroiled in the murder case of junior wrestler Sagar Dhankar, has surrendered in Delhi's Tihar Jail. He is charged with murder and attempted murder of the junior athlete along with rioting, unlawful assembly, and …

Aug 14, 2024 · Sushil Kumar Solanki, commonly known as Sushil Kumar is considered as the most successful wrestler in the history of Indian wrestling. At the peak of his career, he was completely unstoppable and had the potential to win numerous medals for India.

Nov 4, 2022 · A court in Delhi has granted nine days interim bail to Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar on medical and humanitarian grounds for his wife's surgery.

Oct 13, 2022 · Olympic double-medallist Sushil Kumar, along with 17 others, has been charged with the murder of wrestler Sagar Dhankhad.

Jul 17, 2024 · Wrestler Sushil Kumar is one of the most successful athletes to represent India at the Olympic Games. Sushil won back to back medals in 2008 and 2012 edition of Olympic Games.

May 23, 2021 · Silver Olympic medallist Kumar, 37, then allegedly went on the run, travelling across India. Kumar's lawyers said he was innocent and accused police of bias, according to AFP news agency.