Wrestling
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Vinesh Phogat pens open letter, not sure of future: 'I could see myself playing till 2032...'
Other Sports | Aug 16, 2024, 09:57 PM ISTIndian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was shockingly disqualified hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg clash at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 7. The CAS also dismissed her plea for a silver medal in a big disappointment for the Indian contingent.
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IOA expresses disappointment after CAS dismissed Vinesh Phogat's plea for silver at Paris Olympics
Other Sports | Aug 14, 2024, 10:11 PM IST"The IOA is committed to ensuring that Vinesh's case is heard. It will continue to advocate justice and fairness in sports, ensuring that the rights and dignity of athletes and everyone in the sports fold are upheld at all times," the IOA statement said.
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Vinesh Phogat's petition for joint silver in Paris Olympics 2024 dismissed by CAS
Other Sports | Aug 14, 2024, 09:58 PM ISTThe star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg category in the Paris Olympics 2024 and was also denied a silver medal despite making it to the final.
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Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia
Other Sports | Aug 14, 2024, 06:55 PM ISTThe ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat suffered a shock disqualification hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg category at the Paris Olympics and is waiting on a CAS's verdict on her plea for a silver medal.
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Reetika Hooda wins her opening bout in 76kg wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024
Other Sports | Aug 10, 2024, 04:26 PM ISTAfter Aman Sehrawat's bronze in the men's 57kg wrestling, the Indian contingent hopes for one last medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 with Reetika Hooda featuring in the 76kg category on Saturday. She kicked off her campaign with an easy win and next faces the top-seeded wrestler in the quarters.
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Vinesh Phogat disqualification plea: IOA hopeful of silver medal after CAS concludes hearing
Other Sports | Aug 10, 2024, 06:18 AM ISTAce Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and her team approached the Court of Arbitration for Sports and appealed against her disqualification decision at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. The CAS conducted the hearing on Friday and is expected to announce its verdict before the end of the Olympics.
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Vinesh Phogat disqualification plea: Decision likely to be announced by CAS before end of Olympics
Other Sports | Aug 09, 2024, 04:14 PM ISTIndia's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg category after being weighed 100 gms more at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh approached the Court of Arbitration for Sports and appealed for silver on Thursday.
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Vinesh Phogat's plea for Silver medal at Paris Olympics to be heard by CAS today
Other Sports | Aug 09, 2024, 01:42 AM ISTThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) accepted Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her infamous disqualification at the Paris Olympics hours before her final bout on Wednesday and informed the wrestler of the date and time of a hearing.
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'It's a story for our children': Abhinav Bindra pens heartfelt note for 'champion' Vinesh Phogat
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 08:23 PM IST"You are a fighter – on and off the mat. Through you, we are learning what it means to never lose the fight in us, even as a loss weighs heavily. You embody the true spirit of a warrior," Abhinav Bindra said in his post for Vinesh Phogat.
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Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat reignites India's hope for medal in wrestling, qualifies for semifinal
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTIndia's Aman Sehrawat has made it to the semifinal of 57kg freestyle wrestling category beating Albania's Zelimkhan Abakarov in the quarterfinal. He had won the pre-quarter-final bout based on the technical superiority and won the same way in the round of 8 as well.
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Paris Olympics, India's Day 13 Schedule on August 8: Neeraj Chopra, Hockey team to push for medals
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 09:43 AM ISTThe whole of India slept on August 6, Tuesday night with hopes of a few medals on Wednesday but woke up to the most horrifying news from Paris Olympics. The hopes were shattered to pieces as let alone three, not a single medal was won on August 7 and Golden boy Neeraj Chopra remains the final one.
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Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to 'Overweight', 5 scientific ways to lose fat
Lifestyle | Aug 08, 2024, 08:18 AM ISTVinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 due to overweight issues. Know 5 scientific methods to lose fat quickly, ensuring safe and effective weight management.
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Vinesh Phogat announces retirement day after Olympics disqualification, says 'meri himmat toot gayi'
Cricket | Aug 08, 2024, 09:23 AM ISTIndia's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her shock retirement a day after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics. Vinesh, a 15-time medal winner for India across Asian and World Championships and Commonwealth Games, was found to be 100 grams over her 50kg weight category before the final.
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Wrestler Antim Panghal's accreditation at Paris Olympics 2024 cancelled
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 01:46 AM ISTThe young Indian wrestler Antim Panghal suffered an early elimination at the Paris Olympics 2024 after losing in the opening round in the women's 53kg category on Wednesday. She also missed out on a repechage after her opponent failed to reach the final.
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'It's hard luck..': Vinesh Phogat's first reaction after disqualification from medal event in Paris
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 01:49 AM IST"It sent a shockwave through the wrestling contingent. The girls were feeling pretty low after the news broke. We met Vinesh and tried to console her. She was brave," India's women's national coach Virender Dahiya said.
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Vinesh Phogat's first picture surfaces after her disqualification from Olympics 2024 | SEE
Other Sports | Aug 07, 2024, 07:36 PM ISTIndia's ace boxer Vinesh Phogat suffered a medal heartbreak in the women's 50kg category after being found 100 gm overweight before her final bout for the gold medal on Wednesday. She was disqualified by the IOA just before her bout, causing a strong protest from Indian fans.
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Vinesh Phogat's disqualification is shocking, assured her full support: IOA chief PT Usha
Other Sports | Aug 07, 2024, 05:19 PM ISTDay 12 of the Paris Olympics didn't start on a good note for India as Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from competing in the final. She weighed 100 grams more than 50kg and hence, was disqualified and ranked last. IOA Chief PT Usha has now released an official statement on the matter.
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'Vinesh Phogat's weight was constant for two days, increased overnight,' says WFI president
Other Sports | Aug 07, 2024, 02:35 PM ISTIn her semi-final match, Vinesh defeated Japanese world champion Yui Susaki and assured a silver medal for India. She was set to wrestle in her final match for gold. However, according to the rules, she will now finish last.
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Vinesh Phogat hospitalised in Paris after being disqualified from Olympics final
Other Sports | Aug 07, 2024, 02:32 PM ISTIndian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been hospitalised due to dehydration after being disqualified from competing in the final of 50kg freestyle wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024 due to overweight.
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Vinesh Phogat disqualified: Why was Indian wrestler barred from Olympics final? Here are rules
Other Sports | Aug 07, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTIt was supposed to be a big day for India but Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified for being 100 grams overweight in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category. But what do the rules say? Check everything in detail here...