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Vinesh Phogat reverses retirement, aims to make comeback in LA 2028 Olympics
Other Sports | December 12, 2025 12:37 ISTWrestler Vinesh Phogat, who stunningly made it to the final of the Paris Olympics last year, had announced her retirement following the disqualification over excess weight in her category. However, she has decided to reverse retirement now and has set her sights on LA 2028 Olympics.
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PM Modi urges innovation, celebrates 10 years of Digital India initiative | 01 July | Speed News
Originals | July 01, 2025 23:36 ISTPM Modi pushes for innovation as Digital India turns 10. Tribunal blames RCB for Bengaluru stampede, defends police. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat and husband Somvir Rathee welcome baby boy. Catch all top updates in today's Speed News.
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Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, husband Somvir Rathee become parents to a baby boy in Delhi
Other Sports | July 01, 2025 17:33 ISTEngaged in 2018, Vinesh Phogat and Somvir Rathee had announced their pregnancy in public in March earlier this year. Phogat retired from wrestling in August last year after the Paris Olympics heartbreak and since then, has joined politics for INC.
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Vinesh Phogat, wrestler-turned-politician, chooses Rs 4 crore after Haryana govt offers options
India | April 10, 2025 22:42 ISTThe government recently sought Vinesh's preference regarding the benefit which she wished to avail. During the Haryana Assembly's Budget Session in March, Phogat had reminded Saini of his promise to honour her like a medallist after she was disqualified for being overweight.
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Vinesh Phogat reacts to body-shaming comments on Rohit, says 'keep players away from politics'
Other Sports | March 07, 2025 13:49 ISTCongress spokesperson Shama Mohamed was on the receiving end earlier this week for body-shaming Rohit Sharma. Even though she clarified her stance on the matter later, she was criticised a lot. Vinesh Phogat has also reacted to the matter opining that players should be kept away from politics.
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Novak Djokovic's historic Olympic gold to Rafael Nadal's retirement, top 5 moments in sports in 2024
Other Sports | December 27, 2024 0:11 ISTNovak Djokovic failed to win a single ATP title in 2024 but stunned the sporting world by winning a gold medal in the men's singles event at the Paris Olympics. Rafael Nadal also rocked the sport by announcing his retirement in October 2024.
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Top 5 controversies that shook Indian sports in 2024
Other Sports | December 20, 2024 15:17 ISTOlympics, Paralympics, Men's T20 World Cup, Women's T20 World Cup, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Chess World Cup—Indian sports had a lot to look forward to in 2024. However, along with many highs, Indian sports witnessed quite a few controversies as well. Here, we list some of them.
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Yearender 2024: From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, women who made global headlines
World | December 19, 2024 23:35 ISTYear ender 2024: Sunita Williams is a retired Navy helicopter pilot and a former record holder for the most spacewalks by a woman. This year, she embarked on an eight-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Boeing Star.
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Vinesh Phogat most-searched personality on Google in India in 2024: Check complete list of Top 10
India | December 11, 2024 13:49 ISTAmong the top ten trending people on Google, the top five included of Vinesh Phogat, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Chirag Paswan, cricketer Hardik Pandya and Pawan Kalyan.
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Vinesh Phogat faces criticism as MLA, 'missing posters' in Jhulana go viral
Haryana | November 20, 2024 23:53 ISTCongress MLA and Olympian Vinesh Phogat finds herself in controversy as 'missing posters’ went viral in Jhulana. The posters, which alleged her absence from assembly sessions, have sparked political backlash and public debate.
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India TV Sports Wrap on November 5: Today's top 10 trending news stories
Other Sports | November 05, 2024 13:00 ISTAustralia huffed and puffed their way to a two-wicket win against Pakistan in the first ODI in Melbourne while Virat Kohli is celebrating his birthday on November 5, 2024, as the Indian batting stalwart turned 36 on Tuesday. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on November 5.
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Sexual assault case: Haryana Police probe against Jind SP after female constable’s letter surfaced
Haryana | October 28, 2024 9:55 ISTHaryana Police have initiated an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against Jind SP Sumit Kumar after a female constable’s letter surfaced online. Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat has called for punishment of the guilty parties.
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Sakshi Malik alleges BJP's Babita Phogat of conspiring to replace then WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan
India | October 22, 2024 12:00 ISTFormer wrestler Sakshi Malik, in her book - Witness - co-authored with journalist Jonathan Selvaraj, levelled a serious allegation against wrestler-turned-politician Babita Phogat.
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Vinesh Phogat, wrestler-turned-politician, wins Julana constituency by over 6,000 votes
Haryana | October 08, 2024 16:24 ISTVinesh Phogat, contesting on Congress ticket defeated BJP's Yogesh Kumar in a close fight by over 6,000 votes.
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Vinesh Phogat from Julana leads in early trends in Haryana Assembly elections counting
India | October 08, 2024 8:25 ISTThe wrestler-turned-politician, whose in-laws belong to Julana, said people of the assembly segment have reposed their faith in her and she will try to live up to their expectations.
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Julana Election Result 2024 UPDATE: Vinesh Phogat wins Julana seat, defeats BJP Yogesh Kumar
Haryana | October 08, 2024 14:16 ISTJulana Election Result 2024 LIVE: With the Congress fielding Olympian Vinesh Phogat, Julana has become one of the hot seats to look out for.
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Julana Assembly Election 2024: Will wrestler Vinesh Phogat clear her first political 'agnipariksha'?
Haryana | September 30, 2024 12:27 ISTHaryana Assembly Election Hot Seats: The entry of Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat made the upcoming contest in Julana one of the most closely-watched seats in the Assembly Elections. AAP took it up a notch by fielding former weightlifter-turned-wrestler Kavita Dalal.
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India TV Sports Wrap on September 26: Today's top 10 trending news stories
Other Sports | September 27, 2024 7:56 ISTFormer India opener Shikhar Dhawan spoke about his retirement and why he didn't have any inspiration to play domestic cricket and continue for long while Sri Lanka take on New Zealand in the second and final Test match of the series at Galle. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on Sept 26.
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NADA serves whereabouts failure notice to retired wrestler Vinesh Phogat, seeks reply within 14 days
Other Sports | September 25, 2024 21:15 ISTVinesh Phogat allegedly missed the doping test organised by the National Anti-Doping Agency on September 9 at her house in Kharkhoda village in Sonepat. The former wrestler entered politics after her heartbreaking Paris Olympics 2024 campaign and is contesting the Haryana Assembly election.
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Babita Phogat slams cousin Vinesh over slap remark, calls her 'narrow-minded'
Haryana | September 21, 2024 15:49 ISTVinesh Phogat, who is contesting the Haryana assembly elections from the Julana constituency, has criticised the BJP during the election campaign. In one such speech, she said that the Congress symbol hand would slap the BJP on polling day.
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