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August 8, 2024 8:20 AM

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement after Paris Olympics disqualification

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...

August 8, 2024 3:42 AM

Vinesh Phogat appeals against Olympic disqualification, asks for silver

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her recent disqualification from the final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. In her appeal, Phogat has requested that she be awarded the silver medal. ...

August 7, 2024 10:35 PM

India wins the title in the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League for the second time

Indians beat the host Nepal 23-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-21, 15-5 in the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League final. Nepal lost to India 3-2 in the finals at the Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu on Wednesday. This was the second time Nepal was facing off...

August 7, 2024 10:16 PM

Paris Olympics: Wrestler Antim Panghal crashes out in Round of 16

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal faced a tough challenge at the Paris Olympics, bowing out in the women’s 53 kg freestyle round of 16 bout on Wednesday. Panghal was defeated by Turkey's Zeynep Yetgil, a U23 European Championship bronze medallist, who ...

August 7, 2024 5:57 PM

IOA President PT Usha offers support to Vinesh Phogat, WFI appeals to UWW to reconsider disqualification

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Wednesday expressed her shock and disappointment at wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 50 kg women’s wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. She announced that the Wrestling Feder...

August 7, 2024 5:07 PM

Political leaders rally behind Vinesh Phogat after Olympic disqualification

In the wake of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 50 kg women's wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, political leaders across the spectrum expressed their support for the grappler, emphasizing that the entire country remains proud of her. U...

August 7, 2024 2:27 PM

You are a champion among champions: PM Narendra Modi reacts to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reacted to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit, describing her as a "champion among champions." He also expressed confidence that Vin...

August 7, 2024 11:32 AM

SL vs IND, 3rd ODI: Batters in focus as India look to avoid first series loss to Sri Lanka in 27 years

Rohit Sharma-led India will aim to salvage their reputation in the third and final ODI against hosts Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. The first match of the series ended in a draw, while the hosts convincingly defeated I...

August 7, 2024 10:36 AM

Paris 2024 Olympics: Brazil shock reigning champions Spain to reach women’s football final

Brazil reached the Olympic women's football final as they claimed a stunning 4-2 win over world champions Spain in Marseille on Tuesday and will face the United States for the gold medal. Playing their sixth Olympic semi, Brazil capitalised on a num...

August 7, 2024 10:25 AM

Paris 2024: Imane Khelif puts gender dispute aside to reach final

Imane Khelif, one of the two boxers at the heart of a gender dispute at the Paris Olympics, vowed on Tuesday (August 6) to put the controversy behind her and make Algeria and the Arab world proud. Khelif delivered a flawless performance against Thai...

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