The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is set to impose a three-year ban on wrestler Antim Panghal, according to a source who spoke to PTI on Thursday. Panghal’s actions during the Olympics brought shame to the Indian contingent when she attempted to use her accreditation card to grant her sister access to the Athletes Village.On Wednesday,…
Mohak Nahta, the CEO of the US-based visa startup Atlys, has made quite a splash with his recent promise. He pledged to offer free visas to everyone for one entire day if Neeraj Chopra wins the gold medal at the Paris Olympics.Who is Mohak NahtaMohak Nahta is the CEO and founder of Atlys, a US-based…
NEW DELHI: Indian men’s hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh expressed his gratitude and pride on social media before his final appearance for the national team at the Paris Olympics. In his swansong, Team India, led by Harmanpreet Singh, aims for a bronze medal against Spain on Thursday, following a 2-3 semifinal loss to Germany.Taking to his…
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 Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, whom Hildebrandt…
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar strongly criticized TMC leader Derek O’Brien and other opposition leaders following the chaos that erupted over demands for a discussion on wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The opposition walked out of the House after their demand to discuss the matter was not taken up.Dhankar reprimanded…
One of the subplots of the much-awaited men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday is the India vs Pakistan battle between defending champion Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem.The Stade de France arena will be buzzing under lights when the line-up of 12 of the world’s best throwers gets on the runway to…
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. From the Athletes Village at the Paris Olympics, after making her…
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.Bajrang Punia, another prominent Indian wrestler, expressed…
NEW DELHI: Defending champion Neeraj Chopra aims to make history once again at the Paris Olympics as he competes in the men’s javelin throw final on Thursday. If he secures a gold medal, or any medal, he will become the most decorated Indian in individual Olympic sports.Indian men’s hockey team will also aim for a…
NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was on Wednesday disqualified from the Paris Olympics for weighing 100g above the limit in the women’s 50kg category, following her victory against the world number one. Vinesh’s unexpected disqualification occurred after she failed the second weigh-in, shocking the Indian wrestling contingent and dashing hopes for a medal.Women’s national coach…
