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 to ‘take strict action against those responsible because they have let down 1.4 billion people of India’. Vinesh Phogat Disqualified From Paris Olympics For Failing to Make Weight; To Finish Last Without Rank “In the morning, I received a call from the village that Vinesh’s weight had increased. ‘Few More Hours, We Could Have Got Her Weight Down’: Chief Medical Officer Speaks On Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics Disqualification Sanjay Singh emphasised the emotional impact of the disqualification. May God give her strength because she fought three matches brilliantly, and the whole country stands with her.” Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 LIVE Singh went on to target Vinesh’s support staff for the whole fiasco “I do not consider it Vinesh’s fault because she was performing exceptionally well.

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Top 5 controversies that shook Indian sports in 2024
4 days, 7 hours ago

Top 5 controversies that shook Indian sports in 2024

India TV News  

India's men's team T20 World Cup win, Gukesh becoming the world champion in Chess beating Ding Liren, Neeraj Chopra continuing to shine at the Olympics bagging a silver medal in Javelin throw, Indian Men's hockey team securing their second consecutive bronze at the Olympics. Indian sports experienced countless of highs in 2024 as the country took a step forward in …

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 …

Vinesh Phogat's brand value skyrockets after Paris Olympics 2024, wrestler increases endorsement fee to...
4 months ago

Vinesh Phogat's brand value skyrockets after Paris Olympics 2024, wrestler increases endorsement fee to...

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat had a memorable, but disappointing Paris Olympics 2024 campaign. With Antil Panghal in her weight category, she had to drop down to 50 kg and qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024. But Vinesh's opening bout was against defending champion Yui Sasaki, who was also unbeaten since 2010, losing only three matches to the same opponent in that period. …

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’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. …

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 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 …

'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 …

Paris Olympics 2024: Reetika Hooda Dominates Hungary's Bernadett Nagy, Enters Quarterfinals of Women's 76kg Wrestling
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Reetika Hooda Dominates Hungary's Bernadett Nagy, Enters Quarterfinals of Women's 76kg Wrestling

News 18  

India’s final hopes for a medal finish in the Paris Olympics remains well and alive as wrestler Reetika Hooda outclassed Hungary’s Bernadett Nagy in the Women’s 76kg Freestyle event to progress to the quarterfinals on Saturday. Nagy, vissibly shaken tried to counter and snatch away a few points of her own, but Reetika’s swift footwork ensured that the Hungarian could …

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 Olympics 2024 day 15 LIVE updates: CAS decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to come on August 13
4 months, 2 weeks 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: 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 …

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’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 …

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's Paris Olympics heartbreak casts sombre pall among wrestling fans in Games fan park
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics heartbreak casts sombre pall among wrestling fans in Games fan park

Hindustan Times  

“Shocking,” was all a SAI official accompanying the Indian contingent in Paris could muster early morning on Wednesday when the news of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification landed. Phogat, who normally competes in the 53kg category, but was forced to reach the Paris Olympics by grappling in the 50kg weight class, defeated Japan’s Yui Susaki, Ukraine’s Oksana Livach and Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman …

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, 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 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 …

Paris Olympics 2024: Mirabai Chanu Registers 4th Place Finish in 49kg Weighlifting, Misses Out on Bronze By 1Kg
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Mirabai Chanu Registers 4th Place Finish in 49kg Weighlifting, Misses Out on Bronze By 1Kg

News 18  

More heartbreak for India continues in this Olympic campaign, as yet another fourth-place finish with Mirabai Chanu falling just short of a medal finish in the 49kg Women’s Weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics. The Tokyo Olympics Silver medallist recorded 88kg with her Snatch and 111kg with her Clean-and-Jerk to put up a whopping total of 199kg that could only …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Why Vinesh Phogat contested in 50kg category instead of her 53kg in the Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Vinesh Phogat contested in 50kg category instead of her 53kg in the Olympics

Op India  

In a major blow to India’s medal hopes, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics. It has always… — Narendra Modi August 7, 2024 However, according to the rules of the United World Wrestling, “If an athlete does not attend or fails the weigh-in, he/she will be eliminated from the competition and ranked last without rank.” …

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, …

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 …

From Rio to Paris, Vinesh Phogat's heartbreak at Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

From Rio to Paris, Vinesh Phogat's heartbreak at Olympics

Firstpost  

Vinesh Phogat has had some rotten lock at the Olympics - it started with her maiden Games at Rio de Janeiro and carried foward into Paris 2024. Vinesh Phogat reacts after the Round of 16 of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling match at Paris Olympics. Paris 2024 Vinesh Phogat reacts after winning the match against Yui Susaki at Paris Olympics. …

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