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'Time for Umpire's Call': Legendary Sachin Tendulkar says robbing Vinesh Phogat of a deserving silver defies logic, sporting sense

NEW DELHI: Amid Vinesh Phogat's disqualification row at the Paris Olympics, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday put his weight behind the wrestler, saying she definitely deserves a silver medal.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Appeals Disqualification At Paris Games

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat appeals disqualification from gold medal match at 2024 Paris Games to CAS after failing to make weight. Phogat seeks annulmen...

Antim Panghal starved for 48 hours to lose weight ahead of bout at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Barely hours after Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics came another shocker for the Indian wrestling camp - Antim Panghal, touted as a probable medal winner in the women's 53kg division, - crashed out after suffering a humiliating 10-0 defeat against Turkey's Zeynep Yetgil in her…

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

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Paris Olympics: Did Vinesh Phogat's support team mishandle weight issue?

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking disqualification from the Paris Olympics hours ahead of her final bout has led to questions regarding what could have gone wrong in her weight management which resulted in India missing out on a possible gold medal.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

Wrestle mania over after Vinesh Phogat's dramatic disqualification at Paris Olympics

Battered mentally by her unfortunate disqualification, resilient Vinesh cannot get up one more time

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

Vinesh Phogat's plea for Olympic silver accepted by CAS, hearing today, Harish Salve to represent the wrestler: Report

In a major shot in the arm for wrestler Vinesh Phogat's fight for a silver medal after her dramatic disqualification from the women's 50kg freestyle event at the Paris Olympics, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear the Indian athlete's plea on Friday, where she will be represented…

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2024

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal’s sister held by police after using accreditation

The sister of one of India’s competitors was detained by police for attempting to enter the athletes’ village with her sibling’s accreditation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024

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Vinesh Phogat embodies 'true spirit of a warrior': Abhinav Bindra

NEW DELHI: Shooter Abhinav Bindra, who became India's first individual Olympic gold winner, paid wrestling champion Vinesh Phogat heartfelt accolades on Thursday, stating that she epitomizes the "true spirit of a warrior" and that her struggle spoke to him.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat reaches quarterfinals of men's freestyle 57 kg

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat made a winning start to his campaign at the ongoing Paris Olympics as he secured a victory in his round of 16 clash of the men's 57 kg freestyle competition on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2024

Vinesh Phogat should be sent to Rajya Sabha: Bhupinder Hooda

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the former chief minister of Haryana, stated that if the Congress had the necessary seats in the state assembly, he would have proposed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to the Rajya Sabha.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement After Olympic Disqualification Heartbreak

Vinesh Phogat, the trailblazing Indian wrestler, faces disqualification from the Olympic final, hinting at retirement. Her journey, marked by resilience an...

How Vinesh Phogat has fought with adversities and family tragedies since childhood

NEW DELHI: A trailblazer and an inspiration in wrestling, Vinesh Phogat may have lost out on Olympic medal, but has emerged as a winner on all counts because of her sheer determination and never-say-die attitude, that epitomizes a fighter to the core.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

If Vinesh Phogat was under permissible weight earlier, how did she gain weight suddenly?

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification in the Olympics final was heartbreaking not just for her, but for the entire nation. Since morning on Wednesday, the entire nation cheered for her and was confident of her gold win.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

'I prepared for chaos, but that was...': Gold medalist Sarah Ann Hildebrandt on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt won the gold medal in the 50kg category at the Paris Olympics after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight. Hildebrandt, who had been preparing for the final, faced an unexpected situation when Phogat was replaced by Cuban wrestler…

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024

India’s Vinesh Phogat disqualified in Olympics, missed weight by 100 grams

Phogat had starved herself for a week, exercised and spent hours in the sauna to cut the extra kilos.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

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

She was disqualified in a heartbreaking setback just ahead of final match in women’s 50kg freestyle event after coming in 100g overweight

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

'Will try talking to her about competing in 2028 Olympics': Mahavir Phogat after Vinesh Phogat announces retirement

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout, retired after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics due to being 100 grams overweight. Her uncle, Indian wrestling legend Mahavir Phogat, expressed understanding of her decision but hopes to persuade her to compete in the…

Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2024

"Vinesh Phogat is champion for us:" CM Saini; Haryana to felicitate her like silver medalist

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Thursday said that Vinesh Phogat will be welcomed and felicitated like an Olympic medal winner. Read the full report of Dynamite News

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The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

'Your passion and struggle will be remembered': Geeta hails her sister Vinesh Phogat

Geeta Phogat expressed her heartfelt congratulations to her sister Vinesh Phogat as she brought her remarkable wrestling career to a close on Thursday in unfortune circumstances.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

Cutting Vinesh Phogat's hair, shortening singlet didn't help: CMO Pardiwala

PARIS: The news of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification spread like wildfire on Wednesday. Frantic calls were made to anyone and everyone who was willing to take the call inside the Games Village.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

'Vinesh Phogat was in a state of shock'

Wrestler left dehydrated, inconsolable after failing to meet weight mark despite every attempt to stay within stipulated 50kg; taken to hospital for tests

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

31 hours that broke Vinesh Phogat to the point that she quit wrestling

She couldn't take it anymore. At 5:17 am on Thursday, after a day and a half that almost sucked life out of wrestler Vinesh Phogat and a mere 100 grams outweighed the hopes of 1.5 billion Indians, she decided that this rollercoaster must stop.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

Haryana government to felicitate wrestler Vinesh Phogat despite Olympic disqualification

NEW DELHI: The Haryana government has decided to felicitate wrestler Vinesh Phogat as a medallist despite her disqualification from the Olympics for being overweight before the gold medal bout in the 50kg category. Announced by Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday, Phogat will receive the same rewards and…

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics: An athlete's challenges in managing the self

PARIS: "Abhi nahin, sir, please jaane do. Abhi mujhe weight manage karna hain. I will speak tomorrow." A hope filled, happy-sounding Vinesh Phogat was bounding off after reaching the final of the women's 50kg freestyle on Tuesday here in Paris, before she was found just about 100g over in the…

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2024

'Vinesh, aap haari nahi, haraaya gaya hai': Bajrang Punia after Vinesh Phogat announces retirement

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement following her disheartening disqualification from the Olympics, stating she no longer has the strength to continue. The 29-year-old, disqualified for being 100 grams overweight before her 50kg category gold medal bout on Wednesday, shared her decision on social media.

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