Vinesh, Anshu and Reetika earn three Olympic quota places - The Hindu
8 months ago

Vinesh, Anshu and Reetika earn three Olympic quota places - The Hindu

The Hindu  

April 20, 2024 08:51 pm | Updated 08:52 pm IST Indian women wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik and Reetika, earned three quota places in the Asian Olympic Games qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Saturday. Vinesh defeated South Korea’s Miran Cheon 10-0, pinned Cambodia’s Samnang Dit before recording a 10-0 victory over up-and-coming Kazakh Laura Ganikyzy in the semifinals. Anshu, a Worlds silver medallist, outwitted Kyrgyzstan’s Kalmira Bilimbek Kyzy 12-1 and steamrollered Asian Games bronze medallist Laylokhon Sobirova 11-0 in the first period of the semifinal bout to make it to her second Olympics. World under-23 champion Reetika beat South Korea’s Eunju Hwang 10-0, Mongolia’s Worlds silver medallist Enkh Amar 11-0 and China’s Asian Games bronze medallist Juan Wang 9-6 in the group stage.

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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 …

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

Neha Sangwan from Vinesh Phogat's village wins gold in U-17 World Championship
4 months ago

Neha Sangwan from Vinesh Phogat's village wins gold in U-17 World Championship

India Today  

Neha Sangwan beat Japan's So Tsutsui 10-0 to win the gold medal in the 57kg category at the U-17 World Championships in Amman on August 22, Thursday. For us, the Olympic Gold was hers and that's what we want to tell her," Neha Sangwan, the World -17 champion and World Cadet Bronze medallist had earlier told the Indian Express, showcasing …

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 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: …

Vinesh Phogat Deserves Silver Medal at least, says Ganguly
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Reetika misses repechage; India concludes Olympics 2024 with 6 medals, pending Vinesh verdict
4 months, 1 week ago

Reetika misses repechage; India concludes Olympics 2024 with 6 medals, pending Vinesh verdict

New Indian Express  

With the clock winding down and the score locked at 1-1 in a tense bout between Reetika Hooda and Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan, both wrestlers, visibly exhausted, faced the end of their contest. The quarter-final match was closely contested, with both wrestlers scoring their points due to the other's passivity, and Kyzy ultimately securing the decisive point to win. …

India's Paris Olympics 2024 Campaign Ends With Six Medals As Reetika Hooda Faces Defeat In Wrestling QF
4 months, 1 week ago

India's Paris Olympics 2024 Campaign Ends With Six Medals As Reetika Hooda Faces Defeat In Wrestling QF

ABP News  

India concluded their Paris Olympics 2024 campaign when Reetika Hooda lost to top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the women's 76 kg freestyle wrestling quarterfinals on August 10. India's medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024 features Manu Bhaker winning bronze in the 10m Air Pistol and also in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh. …

India's Day 15 Results At Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

India's Day 15 Results At Paris Olympics 2024

ABP News  

India faced another blow in women's wrestling as Reetika Hooda was defeated by top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the quarterfinal of the women's 76 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 10. ALSO ON ABP Live | ‘Don’t Forget What Vinesh Phogat Has Done’: Neeraj Chopra's Plea Ahead Of Silver Medal Verdict - WATCH …

Reetika Hooda eliminated from Paris Olympics, fails to reach wrestling repechage round
4 months, 1 week ago

Reetika Hooda eliminated from Paris Olympics, fails to reach wrestling repechage round

The Hindu  

Reetika Hooda’s Olympic hopes briefly flickered at the Champ-de-Mars stadium in Paris on Saturday but ultimately faded when Kyrgyzstan’s Aiperi Medet Kyzy, who defeated her in the quarterfinals of the women’s 76kg category, lost 6-8 to Kennedy Blades of the USA in the semifinals. Kyzy’s loss meant that Reetika did not make it to the repechage round for a bronze …

How Reetika Hooda Can Still Win Bronze Medal Despite Quarterfinal Loss At Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How Reetika Hooda Can Still Win Bronze Medal Despite Quarterfinal Loss At Paris Olympics 2024

ABP News  

Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda was defeated 1-1 on technical criteria by top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the quarterfinal of the women’s 76kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 10. How Can Reetika Hooda Still Win Bronze Medal In Olympics wrestling, there are two bronze medals awarded to the participants. For the women’s 76kg category, …

Reetika Hooda wins her opening bout in 76kg wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Reetika Hooda wins her opening bout in 76kg wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024

India TV News  

Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda kicked off her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with an easy 12-2 win in the opening round of the women's freestyle 76 kg category on Saturday. She defeated Hungary's Bernadett Nagy, the two-time European champion with a dominant performance and will next face the world no.1 Aiperi Medet Kyzy in the quarter-final round later on Saturday. The …

Vinesh Phogat urged to reverse retirement call by Paris Olympic gold medallist, who was once disqualified for 50gms
4 months, 2 weeks 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
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 …

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’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 announces retirement from wrestling
4 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 …

How did India perform on Day 12 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How did India perform on Day 12 of Paris Olympics 2024? Check full results

Hindustan Times  

Indian fans were left extremely disappointed on Day 12 of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. India's Mirabai Chanu competes during the clean and jerk stage of the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris. Meanwhile in wrestling, Vinesh Phogat got disqualified from the women's 50kg gold medal match, as she failed to make the weight on …

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 …

She Won a Historic Upset at the Olympics. Then Everything Fell Apart.
54 years, 11 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 …

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 …

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 …

Vinesh Phogat disqualifed: Why was Vinesh competing in 50 kg category at Paris 2024 Olympics?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Vinesh Phogat’s setback at Olympics: President Murmu, VP Dhankhar send powerful messages of support
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat’s setback at Olympics: President Murmu, VP Dhankhar send powerful messages of support

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the shocking disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat just hours before the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed their support and admiration for the athlete. India's Vinesh Phogat reacts after the round of 16 of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling match against Japan's Yui Susaki, …

India’s Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and more support Vinesh Phogat after Olympics disqualification: 'How devastated you must be’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and more support Vinesh Phogat after Olympics disqualification: 'How devastated you must be’

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat was at the cusp of making history at the Paris Olympics 2024, but has now been disqualified from the finals for being ‘overweight’. Minutes after the announcement was made, several Bollywood stars including Farhan Akhtar, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha and Vicky Kaushal took to their social media to show support for the wrestler. ‘Heartbroken for you’ Alia Bhatt …

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. …

What is weigh-in wrestling that disqualified Vinesh Phogat and cost India a historic Olympic medal?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What is weigh-in wrestling that disqualified Vinesh Phogat and cost India a historic Olympic medal?

Hindustan Times  

In the cruellest turn of events hours before her historic gold medal bout, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics 2024 after she was found overweight on the morning of the event. According to international wrestling competition rules reserved by the parent body, United World Wrestling, if a wrestler fails …

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat disqualified; may appeal decision
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat disqualified; may appeal decision

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Vinesh Phogat, who confirmed a medal for India on Tuesday night by reaching the final, was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after weighing a few grams over her 50kg weight division in Wednesday’s morning weigh-in. “It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class,” the Indian …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics gold medal bout; won't win any medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics gold medal bout; won't win any medal

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat, who scripted history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final at an Olympics, was disqualified on Wednesday from the women's 50kg event hours before her gold-medal bout against American Sarah Hildebrand at the Champ-de-Mars Arena after being found overweight. India's Vinesh Phogat reacts after the round of 16 of the women's freestyle …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris 2024 ahead of wrestling final, to miss Olympic medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris 2024 ahead of wrestling final, to miss Olympic medal

India TV News  

Paris Olympics 2024 has brought a Wednesday morning shocker for the Indian contingent and the fans as after confirming at least a Silver medal, wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the tournament. Phogat, who was set to fight in the Gold medal match bout against USA's Sarah Hilderbrandt, will now miss the medal after being found 100gms roughly overweight …

Unstoppable Vinesh Phogat had one goal: To show Olympic medal to Brij Bhushan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Unstoppable Vinesh Phogat had one goal: To show Olympic medal to Brij Bhushan

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat goal of winning an Olympic medal was fuelled not just by a desire for personal glory but by her fight for a larger cause. The wrestler spent a good part of the last one year spearheading a protest against alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the Wrestlers' Federation of India former President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Indian …

Vinesh Phogat Becomes 1st Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Olympics Final Taapsee Pannu, Samantha Prabhu And Others Laud Her
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Becomes 1st Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Olympics Final Taapsee Pannu, Samantha Prabhu And Others Laud Her

ABP News  

Many celebrities congratulated Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris. Celebrities like Rajkummar Rao, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ayushmann Khurrana, Taapsee Pannu, and Riteish Deshmukh, among others, took to social media to express their admiration for Vinesh. Ayushmann Khurrana shared a post featuring Vinesh on his Instagram Stories, stating, "Indian …

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 (August 7) India full schedule: Vinesh Phogat to battle for gold; Mirabai Chanu in action
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 (August 7) India full schedule: Vinesh Phogat to battle for gold; Mirabai Chanu in action

Hindustan Times  

Star India wrestler Vinesh Phogat will compete in the gold medal match against Sarah Hildebrandt in the women’s Freestyle 50kg event at the Paris Olympics. Paris 2024 Day 12, IND full schedule: Vinesh Phogat to battle for gold; India women's table tennis team will also be in action as Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra and Archana Girish Kamath will team up …

Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat appeals disqualification with CAS, ruling expected today
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat appeals disqualification with CAS, ruling expected today

New Indian Express  

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has moved the Court of Arbitration for Sport to appeal the decision to disqualify her from the women’s 50kg final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Vinesh was disqualified for being 100g overweight at the time of weigh-in earlier in the day, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold. With hours to go …

Vinesh Phogat was provided with every facility, including personal staff: Sports Minister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat was provided with every facility, including personal staff: Sports Minister

India Today  

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the Indian Olympic Association lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling over Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics. "Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight by 100 gm. #WATCH | Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya speaks on the …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified, Cuba's Lopez to fight for Gold: Olympic body confirms
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified, Cuba's Lopez to fight for Gold: Olympic body confirms

India Today  

Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, who lost to Vinesh Phogat in the semi-final, will contest the gold medal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday after the Indian was disqualified. This disqualification marks a heartbreaking reversal for Vinesh, who had made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in her category. The United …

Paris 2024: How Vinesh scripted one of the great Olympic upsets
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: How Vinesh scripted one of the great Olympic upsets

Hindustan Times  

Paris: The strategy is sound in theory. Vinesh, who’d dropped from the 53kg division at the Tokyo Games to 50kg for Paris, remained firm. Not even when she grabbed Vinesh’s right leg in the only move of attack that the Tokyo champions could penetrate through. For a wrestler who knocks off points crafting away attacking moves for fun, Vinesh had …

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: From getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner, the greatest comeback story
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: From getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner, the greatest comeback story

Hindustan Times  

Blood, sweat and tears - Vinesh Phogat had already endured a lot before the seasoned wrestler punched her tickets for the Paris Olympics. Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik address a news conference as they take part in a sit-in protest April 2023 Vinesh had to alter her training plans in Sweden for the Asian Games and …

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Final, Beats Yusneylys Guzman 5-0
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Final, Beats Yusneylys Guzman 5-0

ABP News  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat beat Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman 5-0 in the Women's Freestyle 50kg Semifinal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 6 to become the first Indian Woman wrestler to reach Olympic final. Earlier, Phogat pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Paris Olympics on August 6, by defeating reigning champion Yui Susaki of Japan. READ HERE …

Vinesh Phogat assured of historic wrestling medal, to fight for gold as India end four-day lull at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat assured of historic wrestling medal, to fight for gold as India end four-day lull at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat has done it. Wrestling her third match of the day, the 29-year-old wrestler assured India its fourth medal of the Paris Olympics 2024 – and the best of the Games so far, getting assured of a historic silver medal at least by beating Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba 5-0 in the women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling semifinal. After …

India’s Vinesh Phogat stuns Olympic 50KG wrestling champion Susaki in Paris Games opener
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Vinesh Phogat stuns Olympic 50KG wrestling champion Susaki in Paris Games opener

Associated Press  

PARIS — India’s Vinesh Phogat stunned four-time world and defending Olympic champion Yui Susaki of Japan with a late takedown to claim a 3-2 decision in their opening match in the 50-kilogram division at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Susaki, the seemingly unbeatable top seed in Paris, won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago without conceding …

Paris 2024: ‘By getting to the Olympics, Vinesh is a winner already’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: ‘By getting to the Olympics, Vinesh is a winner already’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Sometime in December last year, days after Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-backed Sanjay Singh faction swept the Wrestling Federation of India elections, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat met at Sakshi’s Delhi home, not too far from where the trio had staged a protest earlier that year. Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Anshu Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik along …

Paris Olympics | Wrestlers Anshu, Antim and Sehrawat have their task cut out
5 months ago

Paris Olympics | Wrestlers Anshu, Antim and Sehrawat have their task cut out

The Hindu  

For the first time, women wrestlers have outnumbered men in the Indian squad bound for the Olympics in Paris. Five women – two-time World championships bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat, Worlds and Asian Games bronze medallist Antim Panghal, former Worlds silver medallist Anshu Malik, Asian silver medallist Nisha Dahiya and World under-23 champion Reetika Hooda – form the bulk of the …

Indian sports wrap, April 29: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit confirm medals at Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championship
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, April 29: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit confirm medals at Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

BOXING Brijesh, Sagar and Sumit confirm medals for India at ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 Indian pugilists Brijesh Tamta, Sagar Jakhar and Sumit registered victories to enter the semifinals and assured themselves of medals in the youth category of ASBC Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan on Monday. - Team Sportstar GOLF Diksha …

Vinesh’s defiance of body, mind and time
8 months ago

Vinesh’s defiance of body, mind and time

Hindustan Times  

There were some, not least in the former Wrestling Federation of India administration, who believed Vinesh Phogat’s career as a wrestler was over. After battling obstacles from body and mind while taking on the might of the powerful, Vinesh secured the 50-kg quota spot for India in the Paris Olympics by dominating her way into the final of the Asian …

Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers: All 6 of India’s Greco-Roman Wrestlers Draw Blank
8 months ago

Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers: All 6 of India’s Greco-Roman Wrestlers Draw Blank

The Quint  

In all 17 Indian wrestlers were in the hunt for quota places at the Asian Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers. Of which, only three women wrestlers -- Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik and Reetika Hooda -- succeeded in securing quota places for India. After starting his campaign by defeating Kazakhstan’s Yerassyl Mukhtaruly by technical superiority, defeated Kim Sunggwon 11-1 by technical superiority in …

Vinesh wins a mega battle, secures quota spot for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

Vinesh wins a mega battle, secures quota spot for Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Nineteen months after she last appeared in an international competition, six years after she last competed in the 50kg class at international level, a little over a year after she emerged as a prominent face of the wrestlers' protest against the then Wrestling Federation of India president, and a little over a month after she appeared in two weight classes …

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas for India
8 months ago

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas for India

The Hindu  

Making a strong comeback to international arena after leading a prolonged protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat locked Paris Olympics quota in women’s 50kg category with a strong show at the Asian Olympic Qualifier, in Bishkek on April 20. Also punching their tickets to the Paris Olympics were Anshu Malik and U23 …

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