‘Gold lana hai! Gold’: Vinesh Phogat’s promise to her mother after reaching Paris Olympics wrestling final – WATCH | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat made history by advancing to the final of the women’s freestyle 50kg wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On Tuesday at Champ-de-Mars Arena Mat B, she defeated Cuba’s Yusneylys Guzman with a 5-0 score in the semi-finals. This achievement marks her as the first Indian wrestler to reach…

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif advances to gold medal match amid gender row | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer at the center of a significant gender controversy during the Paris Olympics, emerged victorious in her semi-final bout on Tuesday. Competing in the women’s 66kg category, Khelif secured at least a silver medal after defeating Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng, the 2023 world silver medallist, by a unanimous points decision.The…

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Watch: Vinesh Phogat’s coach in tears as star grappler makes historic final at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tears of joy streamed down the face of Vinesh Phogat‘s foreign coach Woller Akos as she made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the Olympic final. In a tense 50kg semifinal match, Vinesh delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, securing at least a…

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Vinesh Phogat becomes first Indian woman wrestler to reach Olympic final, assures at least a silver | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday created history, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the Olympic Games. She secured her place in the final with a convincing 5-0 victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in 50kg category in Paris, guaranteeing herself at least a silver medal. Both competitors began cautiously,…

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EXPLAINED: How ‘rock star’ Noah Lyles, Letsile Tebogo beat Usain Bolt’s top speed, yet missed 9.58s World Record | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Is raw speed enough to break records in the high-stakes world of sprinting? At the Paris Olympics, the question was put to test in the men’s 100m race final as all the finalists clocked sub-10-second finishes, with the top six runners surpassing Usain Bolt‘s ‘top speed’ of 27.8 mph.However, despite the impressive timings,…

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‘That’s the real thing’: Neeraj Chopra focuses on final after making statement in qualifying round | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra, the reigning champion, asserted his readiness for the highly competitive Olympic javelin throw finals after delivering a remarkable statement in Paris on Tuesday. He topped the qualification charts with a season’s best throw in his opening attempt.With a distance of 89.34m, Chopra achieved the second-best performance of his career, behind his…

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‘Unreal’: Neeraj Chopra praises Vinesh Phogat’s victory over Yui Susaki | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Facing a wrestler who had never experienced defeat in her international career might seem daunting. Such a challenge would typically create immense pressure for any competitor. But it was not the case with star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat who brought an end to the winning-run of Japanese grappler Yui Susaki.In a stunning turn…

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Star grappler Vinesh Phogat enters maiden Olympic semi-final | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Seasoned Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat advanced to her first Olympic semifinals in the 50kg category on Tuesday. She achieved this feat by securing impressive wins against the defending champion from Japan, Yui Susaki, and a higher-ranked opponent from Ukraine, Oksana Livach at Paris Games.In a closely contested quarterfinal match, the 29-year-old Vinesh overcame…

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