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3 days, 9 hours ago

67th National Shooting Championship: Suruchi sweeps women’s, juniors and youth gold medals in air pistol

Suruchi Phogat was a class act as she swept the women’s, juniors and youth gold medals in air pistol, after topping qualification with 585, in the 67th National shooting championship at the Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad, on Friday. The last time a shooter captured all the three gold medals was in 2018 when the then 13-year-old Esha Singh outclassed …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

Year Ender 2024: From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, women who made global headlines

India TV News

From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, some of the Indian women have made global headlines in 2024. Sunita Williams this year embarked on an eight-day mission to the International Space Station aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024. With an illustrious career including medals at the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games, Vinesh Phogat has made a …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Vinesh Phogat urges Modi to act on farmers' protest

Deccan Chronicle

Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat on Sunday expressed concern over the ongoing farmers' protests, describing the situation in the country as “emergency-like” and urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take concrete action rather than just giving speeches. Phogat, a former wrestler turned politician, visited protesting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Google Year in Search 2024: IPL tops most-searched sports events in India, Virat Kohli missing from top people list

Firstpost

Google recently released the top-10 searches for sports events and matches in India this year, apart from also announcing the top-10 people searched in India. The Indian Premier League topped the most-searched sports events list in India, but Virat Kohli failed to make the top people list in India. PTI / AP The Indian Premier League, T20 World Cup and …

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1 week, 5 days ago

What India searched the most in sports this year on Google: IPL, Vinesh Phogat, cricket and more

Live Mint

Google India’s 2024 search trends reveal a significant focus on sports, with cricket dominating the charts. Indian Premier League The IPL was the most searched sports event overall, reflecting its immense popularity nationwide. Pro Kabaddi League Among sports searches, Pro Kabaddi League maintained its stronghold as a favourite among Indian sports fans. On December 10-11, “sports” was searched heavily on …

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1 week, 5 days ago

What all did Indians search for in 2024 on Google Search?

The Hindu

Google on Tuesday disclosed what all did Indians search in 2024. India also looked for Ratan Tata and Vinesh Phogat and places to visit like Bali and Azerbaijan in 2024 Google Search. Similarly for songs, Indians looked for songs like Nadaaniyan and Husn, Ye Tune Kya Kiya and Yeh Raaten Yeh Mausam. For unknown topics and their meanings, Indians searched …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Three Indians on BBC's 100 most inspiring women list: All about them

India Today

Three Indians have made it to the BBC's list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women worldwide for 2024. Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, funerary rites pioneer Pooja Sharma, and social activist Aruna Roy are amongst 97 other influential women across the globe who are featured on the list. Indian Americans Sunita Williams, a NASA astronaut, and Sneha Revanur, a 20-year-old …

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Aruna Roy, Vinesh Phogat, and Pooja Sharma among BBC's 100 most inspiring women of 2024

New Indian Express

Three prominent Indians—social activist Aruna Roy, wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, and funerary rites pioneer Pooja Sharma—have made it to the prestigious BBC list of 100 Most Influential and Inspiring Women for 2024. Vinesh Phogat, a former wrestler who has transitioned into politics, has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and has also fought for better policies in sports. Pooja Sharma, …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia handed four-year ban for avoiding dope test

Al Jazeera

Punia, who was at the forefront of protests against former wrestling body chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, says he is innocent and did not refuse testing. India’s Olympic medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia, who took part in protests against the country’s former wrestling body chief in 2023, has been banned for four years for avoiding a doping test. Many of India’s …

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1 month ago

Vinesh Phogat faces criticism as MLA, 'missing posters' in Jhulana go viral

India TV News

Newly elected Congress MLA and former Olympian Vinesh Phogat have been at the centre of controversy after “missing” posters bearing his name and photo surfaced at Jhulana in Jind. Missing posters spark controversy A poster with Vinesh Phogat’s picture and “Missing MLA” has been put up at Jhulana. Election duties kept her away According to reports, Vinesh Phogat was actively …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's Retirement U-turn: A Symbol of Resilience and Political Aspirations

Hindustan Times

Vinesh Phogat's retirement U-turn is a topic of discussion on social media. The former Olympic champion posted a photo from her 2024 Paris Olympics appearance, hinting at a potential return to wrestling. Her post has sparked speculation and debate, with some fans and experts interpreting it as a retirement announcement. However, the official statement from the wrestler's side remains unclear.

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Hints at Wrestling Return with Inspiring Post

India Today

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat hints at a potential return to the sport. The 29-year-old athlete, who was disqualified from the final of the 50kg event at the Paris Olympics, posted a short poem on Instagram hinting at her return. Despite her retirement, she expresses that she still has the courage and drive to pursue her goal.

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2 months ago

Sakshi Malik's Jaw-Dropping Revelations: Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment

Hindustan Times

Sakshi Malik, an Olympic bronze medallist, has come forward with explosive allegations against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Malik claims that Singh attempted to sexually harass her in 2012 during an Asian Junior Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan. She alleges that Singh summoned her to his hotel room under the pretext of speaking with her parents, …

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Vinesh Phogat Denies Accusations of Greed, Says Fight Cannot Be Weak

Firstpost

Vinesh Phogat has denied Sakshi Malik's allegations that people in close touch with her and Bajrang Punia had filled their minds with 'greed'. In her book titled Witness, Sakshi had said that the decision of Vinesh and Bajrang to accept exemption from the Asian Games trials last year had hurt the image of the wrestlers’ protests against former Wrestling Federation …

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2 months ago

Vinesh Phogat Denies Claims of Manipulation and Threat to Her Career

News 18

Former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has responded to fellow grappler Sakshi Malik's claims that people close to her and Bajrang Punia had started polluting their minds with greed. Phogat expressed her disagreement and stated that she would continue to fight for justice, emphasizing that the fight cannot be weak as long as she and her colleagues are alive.

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2 months ago

Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny

Deccan Chronicle

Former wrestler Sakshi Malik alleges that Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Babita Phogat played a central role in the recent wrestlers' agitation. Malik claims that Phogat encouraged the protests to position herself as the WFI president, using the support of Congress and some BJP leaders to achieve her goals.

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Malik Claims Babita Phogat Orchestrated Wrestlers' Protest, Sparks Controversy

Firstpost

Sakshi Malik reveals Babita Phogat's role in wrestlers' protest, claiming she initiated the movement but failed to anticipate Phogat's ambitious approach. She also makes sensational claims regarding Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Punia and Vinesh, claiming their decision to accept trial exemption hurt the image of the protest.

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2 months ago

Sakshi Malik Claims Babita Phogat Encouraged WFI Protests, But It's Not All About Her

Hindustan Times

Sakshi Malik claims that Babita Phogat of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the one who motivated wrestlers to start the protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She said Phogat approached wrestlers with the idea of protesting against Singh because she had her own agenda, which was to become the WFI president.

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2 months ago

Sakshi Malik's Insights on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification: A Deep Dive into the UWW Rules and the Olympic Debate

India Today

Sakshi Malik reflects on Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics disqualification, emphasizing that the strict rules of UWW, which allow only 10 grams of excess weight, were applied in her case. She argues that Phogat's disqualification was justified within the regulatory framework of the sport, as it was a case of a close call and a last-minute disqualification. Despite her support for …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana assembly polls: Nominees pull out all stops on V-day eve

Hindustan Times

Rohtak In a last ditch effort to reach out to voters before the D-day, some candidates opted for door-to-door canvassing, while many relied upon social media to spread their message and urged the voters make the right choice. Wrestler-turned politician and Congress pick from Julana assembly constituency Vinesh Phogat also uploaded video on the social media platforms and urged voters …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana Election 2024: When And Where To Watch Exit Poll Results; Know Key Candidates, Seats

ABP News

Haryana election 2024: Voting for the Haryana Assembly elections is being held in a single phase from 7 am to 6 pm on Saturday. Haryana Election Exit Poll: When And Where To Watch Exit polls will be released shortly after voting concludes, with predictions set to air at 6:30 pm, in accordance with Election Commission of India guidelines. Haryana Election …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Julana Assembly Election 2024: Will wrestler Vinesh Phogat clear her first political 'agnipariksha'?

India TV News

Julana Assembly Election 2024: The Julana Assembly constituency is one of the 90 constituencies in the Haryana Legislative Assembly. Congress - Vinesh Phogat BJP - Captain Yogesh Bairagi JJP - Amarjeet Dhanda INLD - Surender Lather AAP - Kavita Dalal Past winners on the seat and the parties 1967: Chaudhary Dal Singh 1968: Narain Singh Kataria 1970: Chaudhary Dal Singh …

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3 months ago

Nayab Saini on Congress over wrestlers' row: Using athletes for politics

India Today

At the Panchayat AajTak Haryana 2024 event, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini tackled pressing issues, including the BJP’s defeat in five Lok Sabha seats, the concerns of farmers, and claims of neglect from the state's wrestlers. Saini highlighted the progress Haryana has made under his leadership, emphasising that the last decade brought significant development across the state. Addressing comments from …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Sakshi Malik, Aman Sehrawat and Geeta Phogat announce Wrestling Champions Super League

The Hindu

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Aman Sehrawat, along with former world championship bronze-winner Geeta Phogat, on Monday announced that they would soon launch a Wrestling Champions Super League for the country's budding grapplers but the national federation has refused to sanction the initiative. Sakshi, who retired from wrestling after Sharan Singh's close aide Sanjay Singh became WFI head, said she …

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67th National Shooting Championship: Suruchi sweeps women’s, juniors and youth gold medals in air pistol

Year Ender 2024: From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, women who made global headlines

Vinesh Phogat urges Modi to act on farmers' protest

Google Year in Search 2024: IPL tops most-searched sports events in India, Virat Kohli missing from top people list

What India searched the most in sports this year on Google: IPL, Vinesh Phogat, cricket and more

What all did Indians search for in 2024 on Google Search?

Three Indians on BBC's 100 most inspiring women list: All about them

Aruna Roy, Vinesh Phogat, and Pooja Sharma among BBC's 100 most inspiring women of 2024

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia handed four-year ban for avoiding dope test

Vinesh Phogat faces criticism as MLA, 'missing posters' in Jhulana go viral

Vinesh Phogat's Retirement U-turn: A Symbol of Resilience and Political Aspirations

Vinesh Phogat Hints at Wrestling Return with Inspiring Post

Sakshi Malik's Jaw-Dropping Revelations: Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment

Vinesh Phogat Denies Accusations of Greed, Says Fight Cannot Be Weak

Vinesh Phogat Denies Claims of Manipulation and Threat to Her Career

Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny

Malik Claims Babita Phogat Orchestrated Wrestlers' Protest, Sparks Controversy

Sakshi Malik Claims Babita Phogat Encouraged WFI Protests, But It's Not All About Her

Sakshi Malik's Insights on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification: A Deep Dive into the UWW Rules and the Olympic Debate

Haryana assembly polls: Nominees pull out all stops on V-day eve

Haryana Election 2024: When And Where To Watch Exit Poll Results; Know Key Candidates, Seats

Julana Assembly Election 2024: Will wrestler Vinesh Phogat clear her first political 'agnipariksha'?

Nayab Saini on Congress over wrestlers' row: Using athletes for politics

Sakshi Malik, Aman Sehrawat and Geeta Phogat announce Wrestling Champions Super League