Award Vinesh Phogat Bharat Ratna, or nominate her to Rajya Sabha: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee says, ’least we can do...’
5 months, 1 week ago

Award Vinesh Phogat Bharat Ratna, or nominate her to Rajya Sabha: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee says, ’least we can do...’

Live Mint  

Amid allegations of ‘conspiracy’ against disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has demanded that she be awarded Bharat Ratna. “The GOVERNMENT and OPPOSITION should find a way to form a consensus and either award VINESH PHOGAT the BHARAT RATNA or nominate her to a PRESIDENT -NOMINATED RS SEAT, acknowledging the extraordinary mettle she has demonstrated,” said Abhishek Banerjee in a post on X. Launching a scathing attack on the Centre, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said "some people" are avoiding even tweeting about Vinesh's victory in the semi-final as she's the same player who protested at Jantar Mantar against "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's favourite Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh." In a statement in the Lok Sabha, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Indian Olympic Association lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling over Phogat's disqualification and Prime Minister Modi has asked IOA chief P T Usha to take "appropriate action".

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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 …

Vinesh Phogat's Retirement U-turn: A Symbol of Resilience and Political Aspirations
2 months, 1 week 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.

Vinesh Phogat Hints at Wrestling Return with Inspiring Post
2 months, 1 week 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.

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 …

Haryana: Vinesh Phogat takes her fight to political mat
4 months ago

Haryana: Vinesh Phogat takes her fight to political mat

Hindustan Times  

The electoral debut of three times Commonwealth Games gold winning grappler, Vinesh Phogat, 30, is expected to give a fillip to the Congress campaign for the 2024 assembly elections in Haryana. She along with fellow wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik were at the forefront of a sit-in in the national capital seeking action against the then Wrestling Federation of …

Vinesh Phogat claims she got no support in Paris Olympics after disqualification, says 'politics happened...'
4 months ago

Vinesh Phogat claims she got no support in Paris Olympics after disqualification, says 'politics happened...'

India TV News  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has claimed that she got no support in Paris after she was disqualified from contesting in the gold medal match for weighing 100 grams in the 50 kg weight category. But Vinesh has now claimed that she got no support in Paris and that PT Usha clicking a picture with her and posting on social media …

‘Bhupinder Hooda Created Rift, Divided Family…’: Babita Phogat On Cousin Vinesh Joining Congress
4 months ago

‘Bhupinder Hooda Created Rift, Divided Family…’: Babita Phogat On Cousin Vinesh Joining Congress

News 18  

Wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat on Tuesday accused former Haryana Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda of creating a rift in her family after her cousin and Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined the grand old party last week. Vinesh took a haste decision, says Babita The BJP leader also criticised Vinesh for her ‘haste decision’ to …

Vinesh should have aimed for Olympic gold in 2028 rather than joining politics; says Mahavir Phogat
4 months ago

Vinesh should have aimed for Olympic gold in 2028 rather than joining politics; says Mahavir Phogat

India TV News  

Mahavir Phogat, former wrestling coach and Vinesh Phogat's uncle, said on Tuesday that his niece should not have joined politics at this stage and aimed for an Olympic gold in 2028, days after the Congress fielded her from Julana for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls. Vinesh became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the Olympics final, the stage …

Haryana assembly polls: Mahavir Phogat opposes Vinesh’s decision to join politics
4 months ago

Haryana assembly polls: Mahavir Phogat opposes Vinesh’s decision to join politics

Hindustan Times  

Wrestler-turned politician Vinesh Phogat’s uncle and BJP leader Mahavir Phogat on Monday said that he was against Vinesh joining the politics and contesting from Julana assembly segment in Jind. BJP leader Mahavir Phogat Talking to media at his native village Balali in Charkhi Dadri, Mahavir said that Vinesh should have focused on her game to win a gold medal in …

Will win the electoral battle with the people’s blessings: Vinesh Phogat
4 months, 1 week ago

Will win the electoral battle with the people’s blessings: Vinesh Phogat

Hindustan Times  

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, who is contesting the assembly poll on a Congress ticket on Sunday kicked off her election campaign from her husband’s ancestral village Bakhta Khera in Jind’s Julana assembly constituency. Interacting with reporters, 30-year-old Vinesh Phogat, daughter-in-law of Bakhta Khera village, said that she has kicked-off her campaign and hopes to win the electoral battle with the blessing …

Brij Bhushan says allegations against him were "conspiracy" after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress
4 months, 1 week ago

Brij Bhushan says allegations against him were "conspiracy" after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress

The Hindu  

A day after wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party, former Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said this development proves that the entire wrestlers' movement was a "conspiracy" against him and the Congress party was behind it. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Mr. Singh said that just when the wrestler's …

Wrestler Vinesh visits farmers at Shambhu, urges Modi government to “have a big heart”
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrestler Vinesh visits farmers at Shambhu, urges Modi government to “have a big heart”

Hindustan Times  

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat reached the farmers’ protest site at Shambhu border in Punjab on Saturday and expressed her solidarity with the farmers and condemned the labelling of their struggle as political. Olympian Vinesh Phogat being felicitated at a farmers' rally on the 200th day of their ongoing protest, at Shambhu border, Saturday, Aug 31, 2024. Extending support to the farmers, …

When is Vinesh Phogat joining politics? Wrestler attending farmers' protest at Shambhu border replies
4 months, 2 weeks ago

When is Vinesh Phogat joining politics? Wrestler attending farmers' protest at Shambhu border replies

Hindustan Times  

Olympian Vinesh Phogat on Saturday refrained from commenting on her political plans as she joined the protesting farmers at the Shambhu border. Olympian Vinesh Phogat being felicitated at a farmers' rally on the 200th day of their ongoing protest at Shambhu border. Vinesh Phogat joined the farmers at the Shambhu border as their protest, demanding a legal guarantee for the …

In Frames: Vinesh Phogat’s endless bout
4 months, 3 weeks ago

In Frames: Vinesh Phogat’s endless bout

The Hindu  

Growing up in Balali, a small village some 100 kilometres from Delhi, Vinesh Phogat could scarcely have imagined that she would one day be on the world stage. Travails off the mat: Vinesh and fellow wrestler Sangeeta Phogat struggle after being detained by security personnel near the Wrestling Federation of India chief’s residence in New Delhi during a protest in …

Watch: Vinesh Phogat cracks joke over gift from brother on Raksha Bandhan
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Watch: Vinesh Phogat cracks joke over gift from brother on Raksha Bandhan

India Today  

Vinesh Phogat was all smiles celebrating Raksha Bandhan with her brother in her hometown of Charkhi Dadri, Haryana. Vinesh Phogat, dressed in the official Olympic kit, tied rakhi to her brother on Monday as the nation celebrated Raksha Bandhan -- a festival that highlights the bond between brothers and sisters. Vinesh Phogat received a rousing reception upon her arrival in …

Vinesh Phogat makes emotional return, gets welcome fit for a champion
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat makes emotional return, gets welcome fit for a champion

Hindustan Times  

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat received a rousing reception as she returned home after a stellar show at the Paris Olympics which ended in a heartbreak as she was disqualified just ahead of her gold medal bout for weighing 100g more than the permissible limit. Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the Indira Gandhi International airport to show their solidarity even as Vinesh’s …

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Grand & Emotional Welcome Post Paris Olympics Setback | ABP News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Grand & Emotional Welcome Post Paris Olympics Setback | ABP News

ABP News  

India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has returned to India, landing at Delhi Airport around 11 a.m. Following her journey to the finals at the Paris Olympics without securing a medal, Vinesh's disappointment was evident. Despite not winning a medal, Vinesh captured the hearts of many Indians, reflected in the grand reception she received at the airport. Vinesh competed in the …

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Emotional Welcome After Paris Olympics 2024 | ABP News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Emotional Welcome After Paris Olympics 2024 | ABP News

ABP News  

India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has returned to India, landing at Delhi Airport around 11 a.m. Following her journey to the finals at the Paris Olympics without securing a medal, Vinesh's disappointment was evident. Despite not winning a medal, Vinesh captured the hearts of many Indians, reflected in the grand reception she received at the airport. Vinesh competed in the …

PM Modi Calls Vinesh Phogat 'Desh Ki Beti', Hails Her Feat At Paris Olympics 'Historic'
4 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi Calls Vinesh Phogat 'Desh Ki Beti', Hails Her Feat At Paris Olympics 'Historic'

ABP News  

PM Modi on Vinesh Phogat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day, gave a wonderful speech to the Indian contingent who participated at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024 from his residence in New Delhi. Here is the clip where PM Modi Praises Vinesh Phogat: VIDEO | "Vinesh became the first Indian to reach the wrestling …

Hero’s welcome awaits Vinesh Phogat in native village as residents stand by her
5 months ago

Hero’s welcome awaits Vinesh Phogat in native village as residents stand by her

The Hindu  

Residents of Balali, the native village of wrestler Vinesh Phogat in Haryana, feel the anguish and pain over her returning empty handed from the Paris Olympics 2024 after being on the cusp of securing a historic gold in wrestling for the country, says Rajesh Sangwan, 61, former sarpanch of Jhojhu Kalan, sitting on a charpoy along with a few elderly …

"We will welcome her like a Gold Medalist": Vinesh's uncle Mahavir Phogat
5 months ago

"We will welcome her like a Gold Medalist": Vinesh's uncle Mahavir Phogat

The Hindu  

After the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed Vinesh Phogat's appeal for the silver medal in the women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics, the Indian wrestler's uncle Mahavir Phogat said that we will welcome her like a Gold Medalist when she returns to India on August 17. On Wednesday, CAS released a statement to confirm that, "The application field …

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 …

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 …

Vinesh Phogat's petition for joint silver in Paris Olympics 2024 dismissed by CAS
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat's petition for joint silver in Paris Olympics 2024 dismissed by CAS

India TV News  

In a major blow to India's hopes, Vinesh Phogat's plea for a silver medal was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sports on Wednesday, August 14. The Indian Olympic Association confirmed the CAS's decision to dismiss Phogat's petition and expressed its disappointment. India ended its Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without a gold and finished 71st in the medal table. …

Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia

India TV News  

The star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is set to return to India on August 17, confirmed her teammate Bajrang Punia on Wednesday. Vinesh witnessed a heartbreaking Paris Olympics 2024 campaign after she was disqualified hours before her final bout for a gold medal match on August 7. But a big controversy hit the 33rd Summer Games after the organisers disqualified …

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: …

Vinesh Phogat's CAS Hearing Verdict highlights: No silver for India
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat's CAS Hearing Verdict highlights: No silver for India

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing Verdict highlights: The wait continues for Vinesh Phogat and the rest of the country as the deadline for the announcement of Court of Arbitration for Sport's ad hoc division's verdict has been further postponed to August 16. Having heard both sides of the argument last Friday after Vinesh appealed against her disqualification from the women's 50kg …

'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 …

Vinesh Phogat Deserves Silver Medal at least, says Ganguly
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat Deserves Silver Medal at least, says Ganguly

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday extended his support to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, saying she deserves at least a silver medal for reaching the 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics. Whether she was disqualified wrongfully or not, I don't know, but she deserves the silver medal at least," he added. Vinesh has appealed to the Court …

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 …

‘Don’t Forget What Vinesh Phogat Has Done’: Neeraj Chopra's Plea Ahead Of Silver Medal Verdict - WATCH
5 months ago

‘Don’t Forget What Vinesh Phogat Has Done’: Neeraj Chopra's Plea Ahead Of Silver Medal Verdict - WATCH

ABP News  

Neeraj Chopra, Paris Olympics silver medallist, expressed support for Vinesh Phogat, emphasising that securing a medal would be well-deserved but he also urged the countrymen that even if she doesn't win a medal, people should not forget what she has done. She appealed for a joint silver medal, since she already qualified for the final when she was ruled out …

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 …

Paris 2024 Olympics: IOA optimistic of favourable resolution at CAS regarding Vinesh Phogat’s appeal
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: IOA optimistic of favourable resolution at CAS regarding Vinesh Phogat’s appeal

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association, on Friday, said that it remains optimistic about a favourable outcome of wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s application before the Court of Arbitration of Sport’s Ad hoc division. Vinesh Phogat's retirement announcement is just 💔#Wrestling | #ParisOlympics | #Paris2024pic.twitter.com/szjs5AVD2O — Sportstar August 8, 2024 Two days later though, the wrestler appealed against her disqualification to the CAS, with …

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 …

From leading protests to Olympic heartbreak: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s remarkable journey
5 months ago

From leading protests to Olympic heartbreak: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s remarkable journey

The Independent  

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Decision on Vinesh 'defied logic and sporting sense': Tendulkar
5 months, 1 week ago

Decision on Vinesh 'defied logic and sporting sense': Tendulkar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday threw his weight behind Vinesh Phogat saying the disqualification of the Indian wrestler, ahead of her gold-medal bout at the Paris Olympics, "defied logic and sporting sense", and asked for rules to be revisited. Competing in the 50kg category, Vinesh was disqualified after being found 100gm overweight during the morning weigh-in, following …

India TV Poll result: Has Vinesh Phogat been disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 as per law?
5 months, 1 week ago

India TV Poll result: Has Vinesh Phogat been disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 as per law?

India TV News  

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified earlier this week from competing in the final of the 50kg freestyle wrestling. Meanwhile, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement on the very next day of the disqualification stating that she has no courage left in her now after losing the medal in her third consecutive Olympics. Moreover, Jordon Burroughs, a USA wrestler who is a gold …

Vinesh must rethink retirement, prepare for next Olympics: Mahavir Phogat
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh must rethink retirement, prepare for next Olympics: Mahavir Phogat

Hindustan Times  

Hours after wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced retirement from wrestling, her uncle Mahavir Phogat and his daughter Babita Phogat said they would urge the top wrestler, once she returns, to reconsider her decision and begin preparation for the next Olympics. Mahavir Phogat On Thursday morning, Vinesh took to X to announce her decision to quit the game a day after she …

'It's a story for our children': Abhinav Bindra pens heartfelt note for 'champion' Vinesh Phogat
5 months, 1 week ago

'It's a story for our children': Abhinav Bindra pens heartfelt note for 'champion' Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

The legendary Indian Olympian Abhinav Bindra praised Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat after the latter's heroics at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Abhinav showed his support for Vinesh by posting a note on his X page and describing the wrestler's campaign as a story for the next generation. The gold medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics added that Vinesh's campaign …

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's uncle calls former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda's 'Rajya Sabha seat' comment 'political stunt'
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat's uncle calls former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda's 'Rajya Sabha seat' comment 'political stunt'

Live Mint  

Mahavir also claimed that the Phogat sisters – Gita and Babita – were not given the right roles by the then Congress government in Haryana after their accolades. After Congress veteran Bhupinder Hooda suggested a Rajya Sabha seat for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, her uncle Mahavir Phogat on Thursday dismissed it as a "political stunt" and claimed that the former Haryana …

Ray of Hope for Vinesh Phogat? Star Indian Wrestler Could Get Olympics Silver Medal If...
5 months, 1 week ago

Ray of Hope for Vinesh Phogat? Star Indian Wrestler Could Get Olympics Silver Medal If...

News 18  

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified for being 100 gm overweight ahead of her 50 kg category gold medal bout on Wednesday, can still win a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh’s painful Olympic record Vinesh’s relationship with the Olympic Games has been a painful one, starting with her debut in the 2016 Games in Rio …

Dhankar vs Derek O'Brien : TMC MP slammed for ‘shouting at Chair’ | Watch
5 months, 1 week ago

Dhankar vs Derek O'Brien : TMC MP slammed for ‘shouting at Chair’ | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday condemned Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’ Brien's behaviour in the Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’ Brien in the Rajya Sabha on August 7. Amid ruckus in the House over the issue of wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics, Dhankhar accused the TMC MP …

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 …

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