Vinesh Phogat cut hair, drew out blood, didn't sleep or drink water to reduce excess weight but nothing worked: Reports
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat cut hair, drew out blood, didn't sleep or drink water to reduce excess weight but nothing worked: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat's coaches and support staff took extreme measures to try and bring her weight within the permissible 50kg limit before the official weigh-in ahead of her historic gold medal match against USA's Sarah Hildebrandt on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics 2024 but nothing was enough. Vinesh, who created history by becoming India's first female wrestler to qualify for an Olympic final, was disqualified hours before her gold medal bout after failing the weigh-in. Vinesh Phogat cut her hair, drew out blood, didn't sleep or drink water to reduce excess weight but nothing could stop her disqualification from Paris Olympis The Indian wrestler won't even get the silver medal, which she was guaranteed after reaching the finals. As per the United World Westling rules, “If an athlete does not attend or fails the weigh-in, he or she will be eliminated from the competition and ranked last without a ranking.” The United World Wrestling technical delegate said the repechage round between Japanese Yui Susako and Ukrainian Oksana Livach will become the bronze medal match.

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Vinesh Phogat Hints at Wrestling Return with Inspiring Post
1 month, 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
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 …

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 Returns to India, Grand & Emotional Welcome Post Paris Olympics Setback | ABP News
4 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
4 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'
4 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 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 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 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: …

'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 …

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 …

Vinesh Phogat missed the chance to bag gold by 100 gms: How athletes rapidly lose weight overnight and why it’s risky
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat missed the chance to bag gold by 100 gms: How athletes rapidly lose weight overnight and why it’s risky

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat was the first Indian wrestler to advance to the finals in the Olympics. She and her team resorted to relentless attempts to lose weight overnight to lose the necessary weight, undergoing extreme weight-cutting techniques like pumping out blood and cutting hair, but only 100 gms derailed all her hopes. Bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat circumvented Vinesh Phogat's fate by …

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 …

From leading protests to Olympic heartbreak: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s remarkable journey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Vinesh Phogat case: Meet Harish Salve who is representing Indian Olympic Association
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

Decision on Vinesh 'defied logic and sporting sense': Tendulkar
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

From wrestling to boxing: The agony of cutting weight
4 months, 2 weeks ago

From wrestling to boxing: The agony of cutting weight

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: 100 grams — that’s how much a deck of playing cards or a box of 100 paper clips weigh. “I’ve seen professional boxers struggling to cry because there’s just no more water in the body even for tears,” says Nikhil Latey who’s worked closely with Indian Olympic athletes as a sports science and rehab expert, “Once they’ve lost all …

'It's a story for our children': Abhinav Bindra pens heartfelt note for 'champion' Vinesh Phogat
4 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
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 …

Ray of Hope for Vinesh Phogat? Star Indian Wrestler Could Get Olympics Silver Medal If...
4 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 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 …

How 30 cruel hours made Vinesh Phogat go from being an Olympic gold-medal contender to announcing wrestling retirement
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How 30 cruel hours made Vinesh Phogat go from being an Olympic gold-medal contender to announcing wrestling retirement

Hindustan Times  

On the night of August 6, you could hear every home in India cheer at 11:30 as Vinesh Phogat tore her way to the final of the 50 kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024 finals. August 7, 12:23 PM: The Indian Olympic Association put out a statement expressing regret over Vinesh's disqualification: "It is with regret that the Indian …

'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 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 …

'Vinesh Phogat's nutritionist expected...': Reason behind wrestler's sudden weight gain revealed
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Vinesh Phogat's nutritionist expected...': Reason behind wrestler's sudden weight gain revealed

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat was 49.9 kg in the weigh-in on Day 1 of her women's 50kg wrestling bouts at the Paris Olympics 2024. After she won three back-to-back bouts on Tuesday to become the first Indian female wrestler to advance to the Olympic final, Vinesh sensed something and asked for a weight check. ': Reason behind wrestler's sudden weight gain revealed …

Hema Malini now calls Vinesh Phogat ‘heroine of this Olympics’, internet says ‘no need to act nice’
4 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's opponent Sarah Hildebrandt, who won gold in her category, reveals she is a ‘big weight cutter’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's opponent Sarah Hildebrandt, who won gold in her category, reveals she is a ‘big weight cutter’

Hindustan Times  

At a time when the wrestling world was in turmoil following Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, Sarah Hildebrandt, against whom Vinesh was supposed to fight for the women's 50kg gold on Wednesday night, was going through an emotional battle of her own. Sarah Hildebrandt, who won gold in Vinesh Phogat's category, reveals she is a ‘big weight …

Vinesh Phogat Retires from Wrestling After Paris Olympics Disqualification: 10 Points to Know
4 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
4 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’
4 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'
4 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
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 …

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands Bharat Ratna or Rajya Sabha berth for wrestler Vinesh Phogat
4 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 …

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 …

100 grams: The unbearable weight of Vinesh’s despair
4 months, 2 weeks ago

100 grams: The unbearable weight of Vinesh’s despair

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Imagine winning three wrestling bouts on a single day, making the Olympics final and swinging back on to the mat almost soon after. Vinesh Phogat’s race against time to bring her weight down within the permissible 50kg limit for her weight-in on Wednesday morning began right after she had won her third and final bout on Tuesday. Her natural …

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 …

Govt made Vinesh Phogat 'fall girl': Oppn cries ‘conspiracy’ over Olympics setback
4 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 …

'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 …

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