Paris Olympics 2024: Senior Lawyer Harish Salve To Defend Vinesh Phogat At Paris 2024 CAS Hearing

09 Aug 2024

Senior advocate Harish Salve is poised to represent Vinesh Phogat in her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The Indian team had requested additional time from the Lausanne-based CAS to appoint a representative and were granted a deadline of 9:30...

Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing Delayed As India Seeks Legal Representation

09 Aug 2024

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has asked for more time to appoint a lawyer to represent Vinesh Phogat in her appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). Vinesh has filed an appeal against her disqualification in the 50 kg wrestling category on two counts. Details of the Appeal...

Nayab Singh Saini To Honour Vinesh Phogat With Olympic Medallist Benefits

08 Aug 2024

On Thursday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that Vinesh Phogat will be honoured and celebrated similarly to an Olympic medallist. He stated that the state government will extend all the respect, rewards, and benefits typically given to Olympic silver medallists. They “will be gratefully given to Vinesh Phogat...

Bajrang Punia Extends His Support for Vinesh Phogat, Says “Those Who Are Trolling…”

08 Aug 2024

Wrestler Bajrang Punia has strongly criticized those mocking Vinesh Phogat following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024. Phogat, who was disqualified for being over the 50kg weight limit by just 100 grams, has received widespread support from Punia, who has praised her efforts and resilience. Punia addressed the situation,...

Vinesh Phogat’s Weight Gain: Nutritionist Explained What Went Wrong Before Her Olympic Final

08 Aug 2024

In an unexpected turn of events at the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's promising run in the women’s 50kg wrestling category was marred by a weight mishap. Vinesh Phogat, who weighed 49.9 kg during the weigh-in on August 6, won three consecutive matches to secure her place in...

Vinesh Phogat Row Sparks Parliament Walkout as Opposition Demands Discussion

08 Aug 2024

INDIA bloc members today walked out from Rajya Sabha after they were not allowed to discuss the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics 2024. The grappler was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event for breaching the weight mark. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the...

Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement Following Paris Olympics Disqualification

08 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from wrestling following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. She shared her decision in an emotional post on X on Thursday morning. "Maa kushti (wrestling) won against me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my courage...

Vinesh Phogat Appeals Olympic Disqualification; Verdict Expected Today

08 Aug 2024

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) against her disqualification from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The appeal comes after Vinesh was barred from competing in the final due to a weight discrepancy of just 100...

EXPLAINED: Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification not so ‘shocking’

07 Aug 2024

The disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics 2024, a mere hours before her gold medal match, should come as no surprise. This recurring issue of weight management has been a consistent challenge for the Indian wrestling powerhouse. Phogat's inability to meet the weight requirements for her category is...

Know the Whopping Amount Indian Govt Spent on Vinesh Phogat’s Training

07 Aug 2024

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya provided an overview of the extensive support Vinesh Phogat received from the Indian government in her quest for Olympic success, particularly following her disqualification from the women's 50kg freestyle event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Mandaviya highlighted the significant financial and logistical assistance provided to Phogat:...