‘Modi govt’s failure, sinister conspiracy': Congress on Vinesh Phogat row
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Modi govt’s failure, sinister conspiracy': Congress on Vinesh Phogat row

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala claimed on Wednesday that a sinister conspiracy was behind the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics final. Let us not forget that this is the same Vinesh Phogat who protested at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for 140 days in 2023 as the Modi Government looked sideways and did not give justice to her. Let us not forget that this is the same Vinesh Phogat who was dragged by the Delhi Police at the instance of the BJP government in front of the Parliament when it was being inaugurated," he said, per ANI. Vinesh Phogat was one of several renowned wrestlers who protested against ex-BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh over alleged sexual harassment by him.

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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.

Vinesh Phogat Denies Accusations of Greed, Says Fight Cannot Be Weak
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny
2 months, 3 weeks 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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Haryana Election: Brij Bhushan Alleges Hooda Family 'Used Wrestlers Like Pandavas Used Draupadi'
4 months, 1 week ago

Haryana Election: Brij Bhushan Alleges Hooda Family 'Used Wrestlers Like Pandavas Used Draupadi'

ABP News  

Gonda, Sep 8 Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday accused the Hooda family of Congress of conspiring against him by using wrestlers as wager just as Pandavas had put Draupadi at stake. Singh, a former chief of Wrestling Federation of India, was last year accused of sexual assault by several female wrestlers, who sat on a protest …

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 …

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, set to contest Haryana election as Congress candidates
4 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, set to contest Haryana election as Congress candidates

Hindustan Times  

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are likely to contest the Haryana assembly elections from Julana and Badli seats, respectively as Congress candidates, party sources said. The development comes shortly after Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat met former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday amid speculation that the two star grapplers could be fielded in the Haryana …

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia Meeting Rahul Gandhi Gives Pace To Speculation On Wrestlers' Political Careers
4 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia Meeting Rahul Gandhi Gives Pace To Speculation On Wrestlers' Political Careers

ABP News  

Specualtions are rife about Olympic wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining the Congress party ahead of the Assembly polls in Haryana. According to ABP News sources, the Congress party is likely to field the two athletes in the upcoming assembly polls. Initially Rahul Gandhi wanted only Bajrang to fight the polls, but Vinesh also expressed her desire to make …

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 …

Nakuul Mehta reacts to the Kolkata rape-murder horror case: We only wake up when it’s too late
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nakuul Mehta reacts to the Kolkata rape-murder horror case: We only wake up when it’s too late

Hindustan Times  

At the Paris Olympics 2024, the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the finals due to being 100 gm overweight, left every Indian with a broken heart. Nakuul Mehta on the Kolkata rape-murder horror case Mehta says, “All of us are aware of the fight Vinesh had to put through and the circumstances she went through in the last year. …

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 …

Vinesh, you're Kohinoor of India: Bajrang after wrestler loses Olympic appeal
5 months ago

Vinesh, you're Kohinoor of India: Bajrang after wrestler loses Olympic appeal

India Today  

Wrestler Bajrang Punia penned an emotional poem for Vinesh Phogat, who lost her case against the International Olympic Committee and United World Wrestling on Wednesday, 14 August. Just hours away from India's Independence Day celebrations, Vinesh Phogat lost her plea for the joint silver medal at the Paris Olympics after she was disqualified for being overweight for her final bout …

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 …

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: …

'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 …

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 …

Hopeful about CAS verdict on Vinesh: Lawyer Singhania
5 months ago

Hopeful about CAS verdict on Vinesh: Lawyer Singhania

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday heard wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the 50kg division final at the Paris Olympics. Initially, “she sought a decision from the CAS Ad hoc Division annulling the Challenged Decision and ordering another weigh-in before the final match as well as a declaration that she be declared eligible …

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  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Vinesh Phogat case: Meet Harish Salve who is representing Indian Olympic Association
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat case: Meet Harish Salve who is representing Indian Olympic Association

Hindustan Times  

Harish Salve, India's top lawyer, will represent the Indian Olympic Association in the case related to the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics. Harish Salve, who has served as the former Solicitor General of India and King's Counsel, confirmed to ANI that he has been engaged by the IOA to represent Phogat. Harish Salve has been part …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics heartbreak casts sombre pall among wrestling fans in Games fan park
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics heartbreak casts sombre pall among wrestling fans in Games fan park

Hindustan Times  

“Shocking,” was all a SAI official accompanying the Indian contingent in Paris could muster early morning on Wednesday when the news of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification landed. Phogat, who normally competes in the 53kg category, but was forced to reach the Paris Olympics by grappling in the 50kg weight class, defeated Japan’s Yui Susaki, Ukraine’s Oksana Livach and Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman …

'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 announces retirement from wrestling
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement from wrestling

Hindustan Times  

A day after she was disqualified and missed out on the opportunity to win an Olympic medal, ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport on Thursday. The 29-year-old wrestler, who became the first Indian female to make an Olympic final in the discipline, was found 100 grams above the stipulated 50kg during the weigh-in on the …

‘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 …

'Ladte ladte thak gayi': Shashi Tharoor after Vinesh Phogat quits wrestling; Haryana to welcome her 'like a medallist'
5 months, 1 week ago

'Ladte ladte thak gayi': Shashi Tharoor after Vinesh Phogat quits wrestling; Haryana to welcome her 'like a medallist'

Live Mint  

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said Vinesh Phogat performed brilliantly and entered the finals of the Olympics; however, though she could not play in the final, she is a champion for all of us. Minutes after Vinesh Phogat announced her decision to quit wrestling, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the athlete would be welcomed and felicitated …

Hema Malini now calls Vinesh Phogat ‘heroine of this Olympics’, internet says ‘no need to act nice’
5 months, 1 week ago

Hema Malini now calls Vinesh Phogat ‘heroine of this Olympics’, internet says ‘no need to act nice’

Hindustan Times  

Hema Malini was panned by the internet for her stance on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification at Paris Olympics. Hema Malini does a U-turn on Vinesh Phogat's performance at Olympics Hema's post for Vinesh Hours after issuing her first statement to the media outside the Parliament in New Delhi, Hema took to her Instagram handle and shared a picture of Vinesh from …

Vinesh Phogat Retires from Wrestling After Paris Olympics Disqualification: 10 Points to Know
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat Retires from Wrestling After Paris Olympics Disqualification: 10 Points to Know

News 18  

A disappointing chapter added to the history of Indian sports on Wednesday, leaving the entire country shell-shocked. Hours after becoming the first woman wrestler to compete in an Olympic final, Vinesh Phogat found herself out of the gold medal match with all her previous victories standing null and void. Vinesh, who was set to compete in the 50kg Freestyle final, …

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement: Career highlights of Indian wrestling legend
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement: Career highlights of Indian wrestling legend

Hindustan Times  

Visibly distraught after her Paris Olympics 2024 disqualification from a gold medal match, a frustrated Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, on Thursday. A child prodigy and stunning start to senior career After a stunning junior career, Vinesh got her first major international title at the 2014 CWG, getting gold in the 48kg category. Post Rio 2016 Post Rio …

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