Don’t mind being called arrogant: Vinesh Phogat
5 years, 11 months ago

Don’t mind being called arrogant: Vinesh Phogat

Hindustan Times  

Stubborn by her own admission, trailblazing Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat doesn’t mind being called arrogant for it since the attitude comes in handy to intimidate rivals on the mat. In an interview, India’s first woman wrestler to claim an Asian Games gold medal dwelled on the perceptions about her, life after marriage to fellow grappler Somvir Rathee and her Olympic dreams. “.it’s definitely huge for wrestling in India because it is still struggling for recognition,” said Vinesh. I beat even the formidable Japan wrestlers after injury, it’s God’s grace only.” Vinesh said Somvir has played a huge role in her success.

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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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

Amid allegations of ‘conspiracy’ against disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has demanded that she be awarded Bharat Ratna. “The GOVERNMENT and OPPOSITION should find a way to form a consensus and either award VINESH PHOGAT the BHARAT RATNA or nominate her to a PRESIDENT -NOMINATED …

Vinesh Phogat disqualification prompts clamour for govt to file appeal, Kharge says ’provide justice to our champion…’
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualification prompts clamour for govt to file appeal, Kharge says ’provide justice to our champion…’

Live Mint  

Indian athlete Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics on Wednesday ahead of her gold medal match — sparking calls for the Indian government to file an appeal. We have full hope that the Indian Olympic Association will strongly challenge this decision and provide justice to the daughter of the country,” said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Sports Minister Mansukh …

'Support Us, But Don't Tell Me What To Do': Vinesh Phogat Opens Up After 'Misbehaviour' Allegations By WFI
3 years, 5 months ago

'Support Us, But Don't Tell Me What To Do': Vinesh Phogat Opens Up After 'Misbehaviour' Allegations By WFI

ABP News  

New Delhi: 26-year old wrestler from Haryana, Vinesh Phogat has replied to the 'misbehavior' allegations by the Wrestling Federation of India. Phogat wrote an article in the Indian Express where she wrote that"everyone outside is treating me like I am a dead thing". After 2-3 days I was going to join them and even began training with Seema," wrote Vinesh …

Don't mind being called arrogant: Vinesh Phogat
5 years, 11 months ago

Don't mind being called arrogant: Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

Stubborn by her own admission, trailblazing Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat doesn't mind being called arrogant for it since the attitude comes in handy to intimidate rivals on the mat. "If someone explains with love and proves that my thought process is wrong and I also start to realise that, then I concede and step back," she said. "We have started …

Vinesh Phogat becomes first Indian athlete to get nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
5 years, 11 months ago

Vinesh Phogat becomes first Indian athlete to get nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

India TV News  

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian to receive a nomination in the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards to be held here on February 18. Also nominated are four inspirational Winter Olympic athletes; Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris, US ski racing legend Lindsey Vonn and Dutch Paralympic champion Bibian Mentel-Spee. The last time …

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
5 years, 11 months ago

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

The Hindu  

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian to receive a nomination in the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards to be held here on February 18. READ: M. C. Mary Kom determined to win Olympic gold Also nominated are four inspirational Winter Olympic athletes; Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris, US ski racing legend Lindsey …

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