Top 10 Fitness & Controversy Issues in Indian Sports: From Wrestlers Overweight to Player Remarks

By Aniket Kuila | September 23,2025

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An Olympic Dream for Vinesh

The wrestler Vinesh Phogat lost her Olympic berth by a very 100 grams. That clumsy weight issue took away a million-dollar opportunity.

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Disqualification for Worlds

Aman Sehrawat was disqualified at Worlds due to a weight issue. A wrestling champ has had his dreams dashed.

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Bajrang Punia's Doping Hold

In a shocking airtight doping hold, the career of star wrestler Bajrang Punia seems to be under threat.

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Doping Scandal in Weightlifting

Indian weightlifting is going through a rough patch, with many athletes being banned for doping.

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Virat Kohli's Test of Fitness Drama

Virat Kohli's fitness test in London ignited huge controversies in terms of team selection norms.

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Rohit Sharma Fat-Shaming Row

A politician's remarks on Rohit Sharma's weight set off a fiery public debate on body shaming in sports.

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No Fitness for Cricket Team

Irregular fitness tests for the Indian cricket team have raised alarms about player performance.

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Umpiring Woes of PV Sindhu

World's Best PV Sindhu has faced several umpiring controversies with unfair point penalties.

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Mary Kom vs Vinesh Phogat

The two boxing legends came into the limelight with their public brawl over weight management and team selection.

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Igor Stimac's Fitness Regime

Injuries and health problems had been suffered, and for that very reason, the football coach's strict fitness regime was criticized by players.

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