Vinesh’s CAS appeal to be heard on Friday
4 months, 2 weeks 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 shared silver. It is learnt that the Indian side, which was reportedly set to be represented by pro bono lawyers, may now have an established lawyer to plead for Vinesh’s case. IOA president PT Usha and Wrestling Federation of India chief Sanjay Singh had met UWW head Nenad Lalovic at the Wrestling House in Paris.

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

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

India Today  

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

Vinesh at CAS: Questions not asked, points not probed
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Vinesh at CAS: Questions not asked, points not probed

Hindustan Times  

In the final order from Dr Annabelle Bennett, sole arbitrator of the Court of Arbitration for Sport ad-hoc division which confirmed that Vinesh Phogat would leave Paris without a medal, a few key notations could not be ignored. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Bennett also called the second day weigh-in list which disqualified Vinesh from her final “cryptic”. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

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

Vinesh Phogat missing medal at Paris Olympics 'painful': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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'
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 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. …

CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat's appeal for silver medal, IOA expresses disappointment
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 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
4 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's fate hangs in balance as CAS rejects Jordan Chiles' plea for Bronze
4 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat's fate hangs in balance as CAS rejects Jordan Chiles' plea for Bronze

Hindustan Times  

USA Gymnastics released a statement on Monday, August 12 to announce that the CAS has denied Jordan Chiles’ request to reinstate the gold medal which was awarded to her after the finals of the women’s floor exercise on Monday, August 5. Vinesh Phogat awaits verdict on her plea after Jordan Chiles' plea gets denied. CAS discarded Chiles’ plea for bronze …

Vinesh Phogat Leaves Games Village Ahead Of CAS Verdict On Olympics 2024 Silver Medal - WATCH
4 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: …

CAS decision on Vinesh’s silver appeal on Tuesday
4 months, 1 week ago

CAS decision on Vinesh’s silver appeal on Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Vinesh Phogat’s Paris Olympics fate is set to be known on Tuesday when the ad hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport will issue a decision on the Indian wrestler’s disqualification from the Games after the weigh-in for her 50kg final bout and her appeal for a shared silver medal. In a statement issued on Sunday just …

How will Vinesh Phogat's silver-medal verdict be impacted after CAS’ ruling strips US gymnast of bronze?
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Vinesh Phogat's CAS Hearing Verdict highlights: No silver for India
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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's wait gets longer as CAS defers decision on appeal for Olympics silver medal
4 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat's wait gets longer as CAS defers decision on appeal for Olympics silver medal

Hindustan Times  

The ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport deferred its verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal in women's 50kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024. Verdict on Vinesh Phogat's silver medal at Paris Olympics by 9:30 today: Court of Arbitration for Sports "The ad-hoc division of CAS has extended time for the …

Vinesh Phogat urged to reverse retirement call by Paris Olympic gold medallist, who was once disqualified for 50gms
4 months, 1 week 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 Olympics 2024 day 15 LIVE updates: CAS decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to come on August 13
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 day 15 LIVE updates: CAS decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to come on August 13

The Hindu  

This live is now closed. 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 August 13, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said. Meanwhile, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said at the Paris Games he will not seek to remain in charge …

Paris 2024 Olympics: What happens if Vinesh Phogat wins CAS appeal asking for joint-silver medal?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: What happens if Vinesh Phogat wins CAS appeal asking for joint-silver medal?

The Hindu  

The medals for the women’s 50kg freestyle category have been given out in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the event has not been put to rest. Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the gold medal bout due to missing the required weight by 100g, has moved the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ad-hoc panel sitting in Paris to consider awarding …

Paris 2024 Olympics: IOA optimistic of favourable resolution at CAS regarding Vinesh Phogat’s appeal
4 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 …

Hopeful about CAS verdict on Vinesh: Lawyer Singhania
4 months, 2 weeks 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…’
4 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 …

Vinesh Phogat disqualification row: What is Court of Arbitration for Sport? Here’s all you need to know
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualification row: What is Court of Arbitration for Sport? Here’s all you need to know

Live Mint  

The Court of Arbitration for Sports on August 9 will be hearing plea of ace Indian wrestlerVinesh Phogat against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics. In her appeal, Phogat is Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing LIVE Updates What is Court of Arbitration for Sport? As per Tribunal Arbitral du Sport / Court of Arbitration for Sport website, The Court of Arbitration …

Vinesh Phogat gets major boost, plea for silver medal accepted by CAS; IOA contacts Harish Salve to fight their case
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat gets major boost, plea for silver medal accepted by CAS; IOA contacts Harish Salve to fight their case

Hindustan Times  

The hearing for Vinesh Phogat's appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sports is likely to begin around 9:30 am Paris time, which is around 1 pm IST on August 9. This comes as a major shot in the arm for Vinesh Phogat and the Indian Olympic Association as the CAS, in its early assessment on Thursday, saw merit in …

India TV Poll result: Has Vinesh Phogat been disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 as per law?
4 months, 2 weeks 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 Phogat’s disqualification from gold medal bout at Paris Olympics: 10 questions and 10 answers by Viren Rasquinha
4 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 disqualification: That was not on my bingo card of chaos, says American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 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 …

Vinesh Phogat awaits CAS decision after Paris Olympics disqualification: What is the Court of Arbitration for Sport?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat awaits CAS decision after Paris Olympics disqualification: What is the Court of Arbitration for Sport?

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat was in imperious form as she made her way to the women's 50kg final at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Also, all Olympic games dispures can only be submitted to CAS, and all Olympic international federations have recognised the CAs jurisdiction in some disputes. Tthrough agreement with the 2009 World Anti-Doping Code, all signatories, including Olympic international federations …

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest
4 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 …

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive as Indian wrestler appeals decision with CAS, verdict on Thursday
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive as Indian wrestler appeals decision with CAS, verdict on Thursday

Hindustan Times  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sports against her disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Vinesh Phogat of India reacts after winning the match against Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba Vinesh created history when she became the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for an Olympic final …

Vinesh Phogat's first reaction after disqualification at Paris Olympics: 'Hard luck we missed the medal, but...'
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Paris 2024: Former wrestling world champion believes Vinesh Phogat should win silver medal, proposes rule changes to UWW
4 months, 2 weeks 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’
4 months, 2 weeks 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'
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Vinesh Phogat consoled by PT Usha in hospital, first image of Indian wrestler after disqualification emerges
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

WFI President Blasts Vinesh Phogat’s Support Staff; Calls for Strict Action Against Those Responsible
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

All you need to know about Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

IOA lodged protest, Sports Minister tells Parliament on Vinesh disqualification
4 months, 2 weeks ago

IOA lodged protest, Sports Minister tells Parliament on Vinesh disqualification

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: After Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from taking part in the final of the women’s 50kg category as she was found overweight by 100gms, the Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made a statement in the Parliament saying that the Indian Olympic Association has lodged a strong protest to the sport’s world governing body United World Wrestling. Citing …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka

India TV News  

World champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the final on technical grounds has been deemed unfortunate. Rahul Gandhi expressed his support, stating, "We fully expect the Indian Olympic Association to challenge this decision strongly and ensure justice for our nation's daughter." Confidence in Vinesh's resilience Gandhi further emphasised Vinesh Phogat's resilience, stating, "Vinesh is not one to give up easily. …

‘File a strong protest regarding disqualification if it helps Vinesh’: PM Modi to IOA president PT Usha
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘File a strong protest regarding disqualification if it helps Vinesh’: PM Modi to IOA president PT Usha

Op India  

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was aiming to win a gold medal for India at the Paris Olympics, faced a shocking disqualification from her event just hours before the final. He instructed PT Usha to exhaust all options to support Ms. Phogat’s case, including filing a strong protest against the disqualification if necessary. PM Narendra Modi spoke to IOA President PT …

Vinesh Phogat faints; hospitalised after heartbreaking Paris Olympic disqualification: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat faints; hospitalised after heartbreaking Paris Olympic disqualification: Report

Hindustan Times  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, on Wednesday, was hospitalised minutes after she was disqualified from the women's 50kg freestyle final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 file image, India's Vinesh Phogat celebrates after winning her Women's Freestyle 50kg semi-final wrestling match against Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman Lopez at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris Phogat was slated …

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