Why couldn't Vinesh Phogat withdraw due to injury to avoid disqualification from Olympics final?
5 months, 1 week ago

Why couldn't Vinesh Phogat withdraw due to injury to avoid disqualification from Olympics final?

India TV News  

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification came as a shocker for the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics as well as the 1.4 billion people of the country, who woke up on Wednesday morning with a hope of a Gold medal from the wrestler in the women's 50kg category. As per Article 11 of UWW rules, if an athlete doesn't meet the weight criteria, he/she stands disqualified which means that they will finish last and hence Vinesh will return empty-handed. As per Article 8, UWW rules "The medical control and a first weigh-in will be held the morning of the concerned weight category. However, Article 56 clearly states that if the athlete withdraws due to injury after the bout is completed, he/she will have to appear in the second weigh-in otherwise there will be an elimination. As per Article 56, UWW rules "For all the other type of injuries or diseases that happen after the first day of competition and out of competition, the concerned athlete will have to attend the second weigh-in otherwise he will be eliminated of the competition and ranked last, without rank."

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Top 5 controversies that shook Indian sports in 2024
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Top 5 controversies that shook Indian sports in 2024

India TV News  

India's men's team T20 World Cup win, Gukesh becoming the world champion in Chess beating Ding Liren, Neeraj Chopra continuing to shine at the Olympics bagging a silver medal in Javelin throw, Indian Men's hockey team securing their second consecutive bronze at the Olympics. Indian sports experienced countless of highs in 2024 as the country took a step forward in …

Sakshi Malik's Insights on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification: A Deep Dive into the UWW Rules and the Olympic Debate
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

No Wrongdoing By Vinesh Phogat, Consequences For Wrestlers Failing Second Weigh-In Are "Draconian": CAS
4 months, 3 weeks ago

No Wrongdoing By Vinesh Phogat, Consequences For Wrestlers Failing Second Weigh-In Are "Draconian": CAS

Live Law  

The Court of Arbitration for Sport's sole arbitrator while denying Vinesh Phogat a joint-silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, has expressed that the Indian wrestler did not commit any indiscretion leading to her disqualification. Phogat was disqualified after failing to qualify for her weigh-in on the second day, before her gold-medal match, measuring in at 100 grams above her …

Athlete responsible to maintain weight, consequence of failed 2nd day weigh-in draconian: CAS
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Athlete responsible to maintain weight, consequence of failed 2nd day weigh-in draconian: CAS

The Hindu  

The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ad-hoc committee sitting in Paris for the Olympics has released a 24-page document detailing its verdict in Vinesh Phogat’s appeal. The Athlete is asking, in effect, that the weight limit provided for in the Rules be varied to accommodate her personal circumstances of the day and that a tolerance be applied to that limit. …

Vinesh Phogat missing medal at Paris Olympics 'painful': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat missing medal at Paris Olympics 'painful': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Firstpost  

Bhagwant Mann emphasised that onus of the athletes maintaining weight under the norms should be on coaches and staff Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said it is painful that wrestler Vinesh Phogat missed a medal at the Paris Olympics after she was disqualified for being 100 grammes overweight before her final. Mann emphasised that onus of the athletes maintaining weight …

After wrestler Vinesh's disqualification, UWW may consult medical commission
5 months ago

After wrestler Vinesh's disqualification, UWW may consult medical commission

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Vinesh Phogat's saga seems to have woken up United World Wrestling as the world governing body is expected to consult its medical commission on the rules that led to the disqualification of the Indian wrestler. "I think Higuchi told all of it, but we will again consult the medical commission," Nenad Lalovic, the UWW president, told this daily when …

Vinesh Phogat's appeal for Olympic silver medal dismissed, devastated fans call it 'dark day for Indian sports'
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat's appeal for Olympic silver medal dismissed, devastated fans call it 'dark day for Indian sports'

Hindustan Times  

The Court of Arbitration for Sport gave its final ruling on Vinesh Phogat's weight case and dismissed the petition. The Court of Arbitration for Sports ruled on Saturday regarding Vinesh Phogat's silver medal at the Paris Olympics. Another added, “Dark, dark day for Indian sport.” While a third reacted using a heartbreak emoji, a fourth commented, “Wrestling world will remember …

Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for joint silver medal dismissed
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for joint silver medal dismissed

The Hindu  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will not be awarded a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, after the ad hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed her appeal for a joint silver medal on Wednesday. “The application filed by Vinesh Phogat on 7 August 2024 is dismissed,” said a CAS statement signed by the Sole Arbitrator Annabelle …

CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat's appeal for silver medal, IOA expresses disappointment
5 months ago

CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat's appeal for silver medal, IOA expresses disappointment

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Wednesday dismissed the application filed by wrestler Vinesh Phogat challenging her disqualification from the women’s 50kg competition at the recently-concluded 2024 Paris Olympics. The two-time World Championships bronze medallist had challenged her disqualification on August 7 and said that she should be awarded a shared silver as she had reached the final …

Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict Highlights: CAS Verdict Deferred Again; To Be Delivered On August 16 Now
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict Highlights: CAS Verdict Deferred Again; To Be Delivered On August 16 Now

News 18  

Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict Highlights: Suspense continued on the fate of Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her Olympic disqualification with the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport extending the time limit to deliver its decision till August 16 without specifying the reasons for continuing to defer the matter. Dr Annabelle Bennett, Sole Arbitrator in the Vinesh Phogat vs …

Vinesh Phogat is still waiting. Decision on Indian wrestler’s appeal pushed back again
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat is still waiting. Decision on Indian wrestler’s appeal pushed back again

Associated Press  

Vinesh Phogat is still waiting. A decision on the Indian wrestler’s appeal for a shared silver medal after she was disqualified from an Olympic final for missing weight has been postponed a second time and won’t come until Friday, the Wrestling Federation of India said Tuesday. The Court of Arbitration for Sport — sport’s highest court — said a judge …

Vinesh Phogat's CAS Verdict on Silver Medal at Paris Olympics to be Out Today at 9:30PM
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat's CAS Verdict on Silver Medal at Paris Olympics to be Out Today at 9:30PM

Deccan Chronicle  

The ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport is expected to give its decision on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal for joint silver medal in the women's 50kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024 by 9.30 PM IST today. On August 7, the IOA and Vinesh Phogat had filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration of Sport …

Vinesh Phogat Leaves Games Village Ahead Of CAS Verdict On Olympics 2024 Silver Medal - WATCH
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat Leaves Games Village Ahead Of CAS Verdict On Olympics 2024 Silver Medal - WATCH

ABP News  

Vinesh Phogat has left the Olympics Games Village ahead of the final decision on her appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a silver medal. Phogat made history as the first Indian wrestler to reach an Olympic final in the 50 kg Wrestling event at the Parsi Olympics 2024. ALSO ON ABP Live | The Hundred Men's 2024: …

How will Vinesh Phogat's silver-medal verdict be impacted after CAS’ ruling strips US gymnast of bronze?
5 months ago

How will Vinesh Phogat's silver-medal verdict be impacted after CAS’ ruling strips US gymnast of bronze?

Hindustan Times  

Amid India's wait for the verdict on Vinesh Phogat's silver-medal plea, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, on Sunday, made a telling announcement as American gymnast Jordan Chiles was stripped of her Paris Olympics bronze medal in the women’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise competition after ruling in favour of Romania's Ana Barbosu, who was moved to the third place. CAS …

'100 grams excess weight was caused by...': What Vinesh Phogat revealed to CAS over weigh-in fiasco at Paris Olympics
5 months ago

'100 grams excess weight was caused by...': What Vinesh Phogat revealed to CAS over weigh-in fiasco at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Although India ended their campaign at the Paris Olympics on Saturday with six medals - one silver and five bronze - the nation has kept their fingers crossed on a seventh, which could see the contingent match their best-ever medal-tally feat achieved in the Tokyo Games, as they eagerly await the decision from the Court of Arbitration or Sports, where …

PT Usha puts onus of making weight on Vinesh Phogat, defends medical team
5 months ago

PT Usha puts onus of making weight on Vinesh Phogat, defends medical team

The Hindu  

On late Sunday night, Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha put the onus of making weight in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing and judo on the athlete, and not on the IOA-appointed Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala and his team. This statement comes in the backdrop of the ongoing case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport that is …

More waiting: Decision on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal is delayed
5 months ago

More waiting: Decision on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal is delayed

Associated Press  

PARIS — Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a shared silver medal after she was disqualified from an Olympic final for missing weight could come as late as Tuesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Saturday. Sports’ highest court originally said the decision was expected to be made by the end of the Olympics, but CAS has granted sole …

Vinesh Phogat missed the chance to bag gold by 100 gms: How athletes rapidly lose weight overnight and why it’s risky
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat missed the chance to bag gold by 100 gms: How athletes rapidly lose weight overnight and why it’s risky

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat was the first Indian wrestler to advance to the finals in the Olympics. She and her team resorted to relentless attempts to lose weight overnight to lose the necessary weight, undergoing extreme weight-cutting techniques like pumping out blood and cutting hair, but only 100 gms derailed all her hopes. Bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat circumvented Vinesh Phogat's fate by …

Vinesh Phogat urged to reverse retirement call by Paris Olympic gold medallist, who was once disqualified for 50gms
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat urged to reverse retirement call by Paris Olympic gold medallist, who was once disqualified for 50gms

Hindustan Times  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat continues to garner support from the wrestling community, with Japan's Rei Higuchi being the latest to offer encouragement. The Paris Olympics gold medalist in the men's 57kg freestyle category urged Vinesh on Saturday to reconsider her retirement decision in a heartfelt message shared on social media. Rei Higuchi, who won gold in Paris, was disqualified for …

Sachin Tendulkar bats for Vinesh Phogat as wrestler awaits CAS verdict: ‘Robbed of a deserving silver medal…’
5 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar bats for Vinesh Phogat as wrestler awaits CAS verdict: ‘Robbed of a deserving silver medal…’

Live Mint  

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is awaiting a decision on receiving a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 following her disqualification from the final in a 50kg wrestling event. The legendary cricketer batted for Phogat and said, “For her to be robbed of a deserving silver medal defies logic and sporting sense.” The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced on Friday …

Vinesh’s CAS appeal to be heard on Friday
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh’s CAS appeal to be heard on Friday

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Vinesh Phogat’s appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn her disqualification and last place finish from the 50kg weight division of the Paris Olympics will be heard on Friday. The appeal was filed late on Wednesday evening to overturn Vinesh’s disqualification for being 100 grams overweight on the morning for her final weigh-in and seek a …

Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from gold medal bout at Paris Olympics: 10 questions and 10 answers by Viren Rasquinha
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from gold medal bout at Paris Olympics: 10 questions and 10 answers by Viren Rasquinha

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian hockey team captain Viren Rasquinha issued a personal statement on Thursday after seasoned wrestler Vinesh Phogat bid adieu to her international wrestling career. A day after showcasing her career-best performance at the grandest stage, the 29-year-old was disqualified for being 100gm overweight in the build-up to her 50kg category gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh Phogat …

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: That was not on my bingo card of chaos, says American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: That was not on my bingo card of chaos, says American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt

The Hindu  

American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt, who won the Olympics 50kg gold medal bout from which Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being overweight, says she was prepared for chaos on the morning of the summit clash but not the kind that unfolded around the Indian. "I was prepared for chaos, but that was not on my bingo card of chaos," said …

'Vinesh Phogat, you have not lost, you have been defeated': Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on retirement news
5 months, 1 week ago

'Vinesh Phogat, you have not lost, you have been defeated': Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on retirement news

Firstpost  

Vinesh Phogat’s retirement led to an outpouring of emotions from Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia – the two wrestlers who constantly supported Vinesh in the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who has been accused of sexual harassment by female wrestlers. Forgive.” माँ कुश्ती मेरे से जीत गई मैं हार गई माफ़ करना आपका …

'Vinesh Phogat's nutritionist expected...': Reason behind wrestler's sudden weight gain revealed
5 months, 1 week ago

'Vinesh Phogat's nutritionist expected...': Reason behind wrestler's sudden weight gain revealed

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat was 49.9 kg in the weigh-in on Day 1 of her women's 50kg wrestling bouts at the Paris Olympics 2024. After she won three back-to-back bouts on Tuesday to become the first Indian female wrestler to advance to the Olympic final, Vinesh sensed something and asked for a weight check. ': Reason behind wrestler's sudden weight gain revealed …

‘Aap hari nahi, haraya gaya hai’: Bajrang Punia as Vinesh Phogat quits wrestling after Olympic disqualification
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Aap hari nahi, haraya gaya hai’: Bajrang Punia as Vinesh Phogat quits wrestling after Olympic disqualification

Live Mint  

Bajrang Punia, in a message posted on X on Thursday, congratulated Vinesh Phogat on the conclusion of a fine wrestling career, calling her the daughter of the country and the pride of the nation. In a social media announcement on Thursday, 29-year-old wrestler Vinesh Phogat, disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 for being 100 grams overweight just before Wednesday's gold …

Vinesh Phogat's opponent Sarah Hildebrandt, who won gold in her category, reveals she is a ‘big weight cutter’
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat's opponent Sarah Hildebrandt, who won gold in her category, reveals she is a ‘big weight cutter’

Hindustan Times  

At a time when the wrestling world was in turmoil following Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, Sarah Hildebrandt, against whom Vinesh was supposed to fight for the women's 50kg gold on Wednesday night, was going through an emotional battle of her own. Sarah Hildebrandt, who won gold in Vinesh Phogat's category, reveals she is a ‘big weight …

‘Give Vinesh Silver’: Iconic US wrestler Jordan Burroughs backs Phogat after Paris Olympics disqualification
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Give Vinesh Silver’: Iconic US wrestler Jordan Burroughs backs Phogat after Paris Olympics disqualification

Live Mint  

Vinesh Phogat disqualification from Olympics: One of the most iconic freestyle wrestlers of the present time, Jordan Burroughs from the USA, spoke in favour of Vinesh Phogat. The American freestyle wrestler, on Wednesday, shared a social media post supporting the ace Indian grappler, “GIVE VINESH SILVER”. “Forfeit will occur in future finals if opposing finalist misses weight; Give Vinesh the …

Vinesh Phogat moves sports arbitration court over disqualification from Paris Olympics, appeals for silver; ruling today
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat moves sports arbitration court over disqualification from Paris Olympics, appeals for silver; ruling today

Live Mint  

Vinesh Phogat has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being disqualified from the final match of the 50 kg category at the Paris Olympics. Phogat, slated to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold medal, was disqualified from competition on Wednesday due to exceeding the weight limit. Earlier, Dinshaw Pardiwala, Chief …

Vinesh Phogat's first reaction after disqualification at Paris Olympics: 'Hard luck we missed the medal, but...'
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat's first reaction after disqualification at Paris Olympics: 'Hard luck we missed the medal, but...'

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat's campaign at the Paris Olympics came to a heartbreaking end on Wednesday morning. Paris: India's Vinesh Phogat celebrates after winning her Women's Freestyle 50kg semi-final wrestling match against Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman Lopez According to Indian Olympic team doctor Dinshaw Pardiwala, drastic measures, including cutting Vinesh's hair, were taken to ensure she weighed within the required limit to compete …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: Can the decision be overturned? World wrestling chief says it’s impossible to...
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: Can the decision be overturned? World wrestling chief says it’s impossible to...

Live Mint  

In a shocking turn of events, wrester Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event at Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha said the Wrestling Federation of India had filed an appeal to the cited World Wrestling to reconsider the decision to disqualify Vinesh. Moreover, NDTV cited sources as saying that Prime Minister …

Paris 2024: Former wrestling world champion believes Vinesh Phogat should win silver medal, proposes rule changes to UWW
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024: Former wrestling world champion believes Vinesh Phogat should win silver medal, proposes rule changes to UWW

The Hindu  

Olympic gold medallist Jordan Burroughs suggested on Wednesday that the United World Wrestling must amend its rules to award the silver medal to Vinesh Phogat after the Indian wrestler failed to meet the cut during the pre-match weigh-in. The organisers later announced that Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, who lost to the Indian in semifinals, will take her place in the …

Vinesh disqualified from Paris 2024 Olympics: Akhil Kumar recalls similar episode in 2012, backs wrestler ‘to come back stronger’
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh disqualified from Paris 2024 Olympics: Akhil Kumar recalls similar episode in 2012, backs wrestler ‘to come back stronger’

The Hindu  

Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics grabbed the headlines throughout Wednesday as she failed to meet the weight requirement for her women’s 50kg wrestling gold medal bout. “I saw several people suggesting random things - cutting hair, wearing light clothes and whatnot to reduce body weight, but having gone through a similar situation, I know, those things don’t work …

'Champs Don't Need Medals': Support for Vinesh Phogat After Olympic 'Heartbreak'
5 months, 1 week ago

'Champs Don't Need Medals': Support for Vinesh Phogat After Olympic 'Heartbreak'

The Quint  

Under the rules set by the United World Wrestling, athletes must weigh in twice: once on the morning of the preliminary rounds and once on the morning of the final. Despite being within the permissible weight limit of 50 kilograms on Tuesday morning, Vinesh's weight increased during the day. Vinesh was reportedly seen skipping in a sweat suit and working …

Jordan Burroughs blasts IOC over Vinesh Phogat's 'tragic' disqualification: 'Give her silver medal’
5 months, 1 week ago

Jordan Burroughs blasts IOC over Vinesh Phogat's 'tragic' disqualification: 'Give her silver medal’

Hindustan Times  

As the world was left stunned following Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics, Jordan Burroughs weighed in on the matter, appealing for a silver medal for the Indian woman wrestler. Phogat missed a vital second weight reduction on Wednesday morning and will not be able to compete in today's 50 kg gold medal match against Sarah Hildebrandt of the …

Vinesh Phogat consoled by PT Usha in hospital, first image of Indian wrestler after disqualification emerges
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat consoled by PT Usha in hospital, first image of Indian wrestler after disqualification emerges

Hindustan Times  

Amid all the hullabaloo surrounding Vinesh Phogat’s unfortunate disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics, a new photo of her with Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha has surfaced. Vinesh Phogat of India during the Paris Olympics “Vinesh's disqualification is very shocking,” Usha had earlier said in a video statement. “I met Vinesh at the Olympic Village Polyclinic a short while …

India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification will stand: World wrestling chief
5 months, 1 week ago

India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification will stand: World wrestling chief

Hindustan Times  

The global body for wrestling, United World Wrestling's chief Nenad Lalovic, said nothing could be done about Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics. India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification won't be revoked: UWW chief The Wrestling Federation of India had filed an appeal with the global governing body United World Wrestling to …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: Conspiracy charges, slugfest; who is to blame for wrestler being overweight before final?
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: Conspiracy charges, slugfest; who is to blame for wrestler being overweight before final?

Live Mint  

It was heartbreak for lakhs of Indians as wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she weighed in 100 grams extra before the women's 50kg final against American Sarah Hildebrandt. What IOA said: — It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the women's wrestling 50kg class. What …

WFI President Blasts Vinesh Phogat’s Support Staff; Calls for Strict Action Against Those Responsible
5 months, 1 week ago

WFI President Blasts Vinesh Phogat’s Support Staff; Calls for Strict Action Against Those Responsible

News 18  

In the aftermath of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics on the morning of her gold medal bout in the women’s 50kg wrestling freestyle, the Wrestling Federation of India Sanjay Singh came down heavily on Vinesh’s support staff for the oversight of the Vinesh being found overweight by 100g and called for an investigation and urged the Indian government …

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: PT Usha speaks to wrestler, says ’she is little bit...’
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: PT Usha speaks to wrestler, says ’she is little bit...’

Live Mint  

PT Usha, the President of the Indian Olympic Association, on Wednesday spoke to wrestler Vinesh Phogat after her disqualification from Paris Olympics, and said that she was doing fine. The IOA chief said that she assured Vinesh complete support of the Indian Olympic Association, the Government of India and the whole country. I am aware of the relentless effort made …

Tried everything for Vinesh, nothing worked: India medical head Pardiwala
5 months, 1 week ago

Tried everything for Vinesh, nothing worked: India medical head Pardiwala

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The medical team of the Indian Olympic Association, led by Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, worked through the night on Tuesday in its bid to ensure wrestler Vinesh Phogat cleared the weigh-in for Wednesday’s 50kg final at the Olympics. Vinesh, whose maintenance weight is around 55-56kg, had cleared the weigh-in on Tuesday morning but after her three victories – she …

Why Vinesh Phogat contested in 50kg category instead of her 53kg in the Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Why Vinesh Phogat contested in 50kg category instead of her 53kg in the Olympics

Op India  

In a major blow to India’s medal hopes, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics. It has always… — Narendra Modi August 7, 2024 However, according to the rules of the United World Wrestling, “If an athlete does not attend or fails the weigh-in, he/she will be eliminated from the competition and ranked last without rank.” …

Vinesh Phogat disqualifed: Why was Vinesh competing in 50 kg category at Paris 2024 Olympics?
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualifed: Why was Vinesh competing in 50 kg category at Paris 2024 Olympics?

The Hindu  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat suffered a huge blow to end his medal hopes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games when she failed to meet the weight requirement for the final, on the morning of August 7, 2024. Vinesh was competing in the 50kg freestyle category and had qualified for the gold medal match, beating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman 5-0 in the …

‘It happens. What to do’: Sudha Murty on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification
5 months, 1 week ago

‘It happens. What to do’: Sudha Murty on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty offered a pragmatic response to Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification, adding that she feels sorry for the wrestler. Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty shared her thoughts on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification. Sudha Murty, 73, took oath as a Rajya Sabha member in the presence Narayana Murthy in March, a week after she was nominated for the …

India’s Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?
5 months, 1 week ago

India’s Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?

Associated Press  

PARIS — India women’s wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the 50-kilogram Olympic wrestling final after failing to make weight Wednesday, creating a ripple effect on the medal matches and resulting in some forced adjustments by organizers. Phogat defeated Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the semifinals Tuesday, but her disqualification pushed Guzman Lopez into the gold medal match Wednesday …

India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?
5 months, 1 week ago

India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India women's wrestler Vinesh Phogat …

’Extremely sad for…’: WFI President Sanjay Singh on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

’Extremely sad for…’: WFI President Sanjay Singh on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Paris Olympics

Live Mint  

Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said that disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from Paris Olympics was extremely sad for the country. Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Singh said, “It is extremely sad for the country that we missed our first gold medal in Women's Wrestling because of the overweight issue.” He added that our athletes are very …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics; what next for the wrestler: Explained
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics; what next for the wrestler: Explained

Live Mint  

Hours ahead of her historic gold medal match, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday after her weight was found to exceed 100 grams beyond the permissible limit. Repechage Susaki Yui vs Livach Oksana will become a bronze medal match.” Vinesh's journey in the Paris Olympics: Phogat …

Vijender Singh alleges sabotage in Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Vijender Singh alleges sabotage in Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Indian boxing stalwart Vijender Singh has alleged that wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics final might be a case of sabotage as elite athletes like her are well-versed with the techniques of cutting weight before major competitions. Vinesh was the face of a lengthy protest against former Wrestling Federation of India head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been …

All you need to know about Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification
5 months, 1 week ago

All you need to know about Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification

Hindustan Times  

Cutting body weight, they say, is tougher than beating the best in business. Scheduled to meet USA’s Sarah Ann Hildebrandt for the gold medal bout in the women’s 50kg final, the 29-year-old failed to make the weight and will consequently finish last in her weight class. Weigh-ins happen in the morning of all competition days and the participating wrestlers need …

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