JIND: Vinesh Phogat, a renowned Indian wrestler, hinted to shift to politics. Following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics gold medal match over 100-gram weight, Phogat has been approached by several political parties to join their fold. Vinesh Phogat, who was here in Jind on Tuesday to attend a program organised at Khatkar toll plaza…
NEW DELHI: Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Mary Kom enjoyed a heartwarming reunion on Thursday, offering a glimpse into their camaraderie off the field. Bhaker, who recently clinched two bronze medals, one in individual and the other in mixed event, in shooting at the Paris Olympics 2024, shared photos of the encounter on social media.Bhaker…
NEW DELHI: Fresh off her historic double-medal win at the Paris Olympics, ace shooter Manu Bhaker has embarked on a nationwide tour to inspire young athletes. During a visit to Velammal Nexus School in Chennai, the 22-year-old shared her journey, emphasizing the transformative power of sports and encouraging students to consider it as a viable…
NEW DELHI: Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat is probably going to run in the next Haryana Assembly polls, people close to her informed IANS on Tuesday.But Vinesh had already said that she would not enter active politics.However, some political parties are making a lot of effort to “convince” her, according to latest reports.After being disqualified from…
NEW DELHI: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has released a detailed explanation for upholding the disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics 50kg freestyle final.Phogat was disqualified for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams.The CAS emphasized the strict application of weight regulations in athletic competitions.The rules clearly define an…
NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat on Monday celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan with her brother and offered a glimpse into a moment of joy following a tumultuous period marked by Olympic disqualification and subsequent retirement announcement.Vinesh was disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics due to exceeding the weight limit…
In another display of their support to Vinesh Phogat, the khap panchanyats have decided to award the wrestler with a ‘gold medal‘ after she returned home from the Paris Olympics with a heartbreaking end to her campaign. Vinesh was disqualified after being found 100gm overweight on the second weigh-in ahead of her gold-medal match in…
NEW DELHI: Indian javelin star and Paris Olympics sliver medalist Neeraj Chopra, after learning that Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem was gifted a buffalo by his father-in-law shared his own light-hearted take on the unique gifts athletes receive. “I was once gifted desi ghee. Back home in Haryana, it’s common to receive such gifts—sometimes…
After announcing her retirment in a gut-wrenching social media post the day after her disqualification from the 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on August 7, Vinesh Phogat brought some cheer to her fans by suggesting that she hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a comeback — as reported by PTI.The 29-year-old Vinesh was…
NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming reception she received upon her arrival at the IGI airport in Delhi. Despite being disqualified for exceeding the weight limit in the 50kg final, Vinesh remains determined to continue her fight for the improvement of Indian wrestling, stating that “truth will prevail.”The Court…
