The Padma Awards 2026, announced on the eve of Republic Day, recognised several achievers from the world of sports for their exceptional contributions. Here's all you need to know (Pic: X/File Pic)

Ahead of the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, Olympian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress. Pics/PTI

A group of people gathered in Goregaon to show solidarity with wrestlers who were protesting in Delhi. They demanded what they said was the, &ldquo;long overdue arrest of BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.&rdquo; Top Indian wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, had been hunkering down at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, demanding the arrest of Singh for sexually assaulting seven wrestlers, including a minor. Reports Hemal Ashar (Photo/Sameer Markande, Shadab Khan)

Protesting wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia were detained by Delhi Police on Sunday after they breached the security cordon while trying to move towards the new Parliament building, where a women's Mahapanchayat was planned for the day. All pictures: PTI

Protesting wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sangeeta Phogat, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Mallik during their visit to Gurdwara Bangla Sahib to offer prayers, in New Delhi on Wednesday. ANI Photo

Wrestler Sangeeta Phogat is one of the youngest members of the famous Phogat family. She has found her match in Bajrang Punia, Commonwealth gold medalist and one of the top wrestlers in the world. The grapplers are set to tie the knot next year. We take a look at how Sangeeta Phogat spends time off the wrestling mat with her sisters, friends and family (Pics/ Sangeeta Phogat Instagram)

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In Photos: Protesting wrestlers detained, Police clear protest site

In Photos: Protesting wrestlers visit Gurdwara Bangla Sahib to offer prayers

Sangeeta Phogat is all set to marry champion wrestler Bajrang Punia

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