Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards amid WFI row, pens open letter to PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards amid WFI row, pens open letter to PM Modi

India Today  

Olympian Vinesh Phogat said on Tuesday, December 26 that she would be returning her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards as a mark of protest against the ongoing Wrestling Federation of India row. In an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shared on social media, Vinesh Phogat expressed disappointment over the treatment meted out to female wrestlers even as they protested against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who was accused of sexual harassing wrestlers. Vinesh Phogat highlighted how "oppressor" Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has managed to "ridicule" female wrestlers umpteen times even as the top wrestlers in the country protested against the BJP MP and the ex-president of the WFI. VINESH PHOGAT'S LETTER TO PM MODI: FULL TEXT Respected Prime Minister, Sakshi Malik has quit wrestling, and Bajrang Punia has returned his Padma Shri. àä®àåˆàä‚ àä àäªàäèàä¾ àä®àå‡àäœàä° àäçàåàäïàä¾àäèàäšàä‚àäæ àä–àå‡àä² àä°àääàåàäè àä”àä° àä àä°àåàäœàåàäè àä àäµàä¾àä°àåàäá àäµàä¾àäªàä¸ àä•àä° àä°àä¹àå€ àä¹àå‚àäàåä àä‡àä¸ àä¹àä¾àä²àää àä®àå‡àä‚ àäªàä¹àåàäàäšàä¾àäèàå‡ àä•àå‡ àä²àä¿àä àääàä¾àä•àääàäµàä° àä•àä¾ àä¬àä¹àåàää àä¬àä¹àåàää àäçàäèàåàäïàäµàä¾àäæ 🙏 pic.twitter.com/KlhJzDPu9D — Vinesh Phogat December 26, 2023 I remember the year 2016 when Sakshi Malik won a medal in the Olympics, and your government appointed her as the ambassador for the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign.

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WFI suspension revoked: Vinesh Phogat expresses dismay
1 week, 6 days ago

WFI suspension revoked: Vinesh Phogat expresses dismay

The Hindu  

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, who led a protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in 2023, expressed dismay on Wednesday over the Sports Ministry revoking the suspension of the wrestling body. And now, two days ago, your party has given the sport in his hands again," the Congress MLA from Julana said in the Haryana Assembly without naming Brij …

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announces pregnancy: A new chapter in our story
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announces pregnancy: A new chapter in our story

India Today  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Somvir Rathee on Thursday, March 6. Vinesh, who retired from wrestling after the Paris Olympics 2024, made the announcement on her official Instagram account, Vinesh and Rathee got married in 2018. Vinesh Phogat's life since the Paris Olympics 2024 Vinesh made history at the Paris …

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

Aruna Roy, Vinesh Phogat, and Pooja Sharma among BBC's 100 most inspiring women of 2024
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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, …

Vinesh Phogat's Retirement U-turn: A Symbol of Resilience and Political Aspirations
4 months, 3 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.

Vinesh Phogat Hints at Wrestling Return with Inspiring Post
4 months, 3 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.

Sakshi Malik's Insights on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification: A Deep Dive into the UWW Rules and the Olympic Debate
5 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 …

Vinesh Phogat claims she got no support in Paris Olympics after disqualification, says 'politics happened...'
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Vinesh Phogat: Indian wrestler disqualified for being 100g overweight at Paris Olympics joins politics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat: Indian wrestler disqualified for being 100g overweight at Paris Olympics joins politics

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. The move came weeks after Ms Phogat‘s emotional return …

Wrestler Vinesh visits farmers at Shambhu, urges Modi government to “have a big heart”
6 months, 3 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
6 months, 3 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
7 months 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
7 months, 1 week 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 unsure of retirement decision, says country gave her courage back
7 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat unsure of retirement decision, says country gave her courage back

India Today  

India wrestler Vinesh Phogat is unsure of her retirement decision after the Paris Olympics 2024. After facing disqualification at Olympics, Phogat also appealed against IOC and United World Wrestling ’S decision in the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Delhi court gives IOA the charge to manage WFI Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court ordered the restoration of the mandate to give …

Vinesh Phogat makes emotional return, gets welcome fit for a champion
7 months, 1 week 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 …

'Thank You India, I Am Very Fortunate': WATCH Vinesh Phogat's First Words Upon Arriving In India
7 months, 1 week ago

'Thank You India, I Am Very Fortunate': WATCH Vinesh Phogat's First Words Upon Arriving In India

ABP News  

Vinesh Phogat Arrival: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat landed in Delhi on Saturday, August 17. Watch the video here: #WATCH | Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat says, "I thank all the countrymen, I am very fortunate." pic.twitter.com/6WDTk8dejO — ANI August 17, 2024 Sakshi Malik, Yogeshwar Dutt Speak In Support Of Vinesh Phogat Fellow wrestlers and Olympic medalists, Sakshi Malik and Yogeshwar Dutt …

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Grand & Emotional Welcome Post Paris Olympics Setback | ABP News
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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'
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Vinesh, you're Kohinoor of India: Bajrang after wrestler loses Olympic appeal
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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: …

Paris 2024 Olympics: IOA optimistic of favourable resolution at CAS regarding Vinesh Phogat’s appeal
7 months, 2 weeks 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…’
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 must rethink retirement, prepare for next Olympics: Mahavir Phogat
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Letters to The Editor — August 9, 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — August 9, 2024

The Hindu  

In Paris India’s hockey legacy has been kept alive by the Indian team. Dr. V. Purushothaman, Chennai Despite a year full of challenges, Vinesh Phogat fought relentlessly towards achieving her goal. Whatever the Olympics rules say, one cannot ignore her incredible performance throughout. But perseverance and dedication are what made Ms. Phogat shine like gold. Jayasivakumar S.P., Chennai The path …

'It's a story for our children': Abhinav Bindra pens heartfelt note for 'champion' Vinesh Phogat
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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'
7 months, 2 weeks 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...
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'Vinesh Phogat, you have not lost, you have been defeated': Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on retirement news
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'My heart goes out to her': Paris Olympics wrestling gold medallist sympathises with Vinesh Phogat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'My heart goes out to her': Paris Olympics wrestling gold medallist sympathises with Vinesh Phogat

Firstpost  

Sarah Hildebrandt won the gold medal in women’s 50kg wrestling category after beating Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, and not the disqualified Vinesh Phogat. AP In a chaotic moment for wrestling following Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics for being 100 grams over the weight limit, Sarah Hildebrandt found herself in an emotional whirlwind. I was like, ‘Oh, this is …

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement from wrestling
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Hema Malini now calls Vinesh Phogat ‘heroine of this Olympics’, internet says ‘no need to act nice’
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Vinesh Phogat retires a day after disqualification from Paris Olympics: ‘Maa… wrestling won, I lost’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat retires a day after disqualification from Paris Olympics: ‘Maa… wrestling won, I lost’

Hindustan Times  

A dejected Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling via a social media post on Thursday morning, a day after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. Please forgive," she wrote on X. Vinesh Phogat retired from wrestling a day after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh was disqualified from the Paris Olympics and stripped of her medal …

Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement After Olympics Disqualification, Says 'Goodbye Wrestling'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement After Olympics Disqualification, Says 'Goodbye Wrestling'

News 18  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement after being disqualified from the Olympics, sharing an emotional message on X. Phogat was disqualified from the 50 Kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday. माँ कुश्ती मेरे से जीत गई मैं हार गई माफ़ करना आपका सपना मेरी हिम्मत सब टूट चुके इससे ज़्यादा ताक़त नहीं रही …

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest

India TV News  

In a big boost for the Indian contingent, the Court of Arbitration for Sport accepted Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Phogat stormed into the final after three sensational wins in the women's 50kg category and boosted India's hopes for the first gold at the 33rd Summer Games. But the organisers stunned the …

She Won a Historic Upset at the Olympics. Then Everything Fell Apart.
55 years, 2 months ago

She Won a Historic Upset at the Olympics. Then Everything Fell Apart.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. But by Tuesday night, according to the Express, she found herself weighing 2 kilograms over the limit and engaged in strenuous overnight efforts to cut that down: “She didn’t sleep the whole night and did everything in her capacity to meet the criteria—from jogging to skipping and cycling,” even going for “desperate …

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands Bharat Ratna or Rajya Sabha berth for wrestler Vinesh Phogat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands Bharat Ratna or Rajya Sabha berth for wrestler Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

The disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics has sparked a heated debate, not only on the sporting front but also in the political arena. 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 …

Award Vinesh Phogat Bharat Ratna, or nominate her to Rajya Sabha: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee says, ’least we can do...’
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Kangana Ranauat calls Vinesh Phogat 'sherni' after Paris Olympics disqualification
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kangana Ranauat calls Vinesh Phogat 'sherni' after Paris Olympics disqualification

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh was disqualified from the finals at Paris Olympics 2024 for being overweight in the women’s 50kg category on the morning of her bout. She also reposted an image of Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha meeting Vinesh on Instagram Stories, calling her ‘sherni’. On Tuesday, Kangana took to Instagram to react to Vinesh’s achievement, writing, “Fingers crossed for India’s …

Govt made Vinesh Phogat 'fall girl': Oppn cries ‘conspiracy’ over Olympics setback
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt made Vinesh Phogat 'fall girl': Oppn cries ‘conspiracy’ over Olympics setback

Hindustan Times  

‘Conspiracy’ was the buzzword for the opposition leaders as they targeted the Narendra Modi-led government over the shocking disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics. Calling it a “black day” for Indian sports, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala reminded that Vinesh Phogat was at the forefront of the wrestlers' protest demanding action against former wrestling federation chief and …

Top news of the day: August 07, 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Top news of the day: August 07, 2024

The Hindu  

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat disqualified from competing in finals; WFI files appeal The Indian contingent was in for a shock as wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was on her way to become the country’s first woman wrestler to reach the Olympics final by defeating Cuba’s Guzman Lopez on Tuesday night, was eliminated for being overweight ahead of her final bout against …

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