CAS defers decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification to Sunday evening | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad-hoc division requires additional time to reach a decision regarding Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s appeal. The 29-year-old athlete was disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics due to being 100gm overweight during the weigh-in on Wednesday.Initially, the highly anticipated verdict on Phogat’s…

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CAS defers decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification till August 13 | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad-hoc division requires additional time to reach a decision regarding Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s appeal.The 29-year-old athlete was disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics due to being 100gm overweight during the weigh-in on Wednesday.Initially, the highly anticipated verdict on Phogat’s appeal…

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‘What happens on the border is…’: Neeraj Chopra opens up on India-Pakistan rivalry on and off the pitch | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian javelin star and Olympic silver medallist Neeraj Chopra recently addressed the India-Pakistan rivalry in sports, emphasizing the importance of separating athletic competition from geopolitical tensions. His comments came after his mother, Saroj Devi, expressed warm congratulations to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem for winning gold in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris 2024…

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Explained: Why wrestler Reetika Hooda lost in quarters despite a tied 1-1 bout against Aiperi Medet Kyzy at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s hopes of a second wrestling medal at the Paris Olympics took a major blow on Saturday after Reetika Hooda lost in the women’s 76kg quarterfinal match against top seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy.The 21-year-old U23 world champion put up a great fight against a Kyrgyzstan wrestler but the bout ended at a tied…

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‘Your life is an inspiration’: PM Modi praises Aman Sehrawat’s resilience after overcoming early loss of parents | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to wrestler Aman Sehrawat, who secured a bronze medal in the men’s freestyle 57kg event at the Paris Olympics.The Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the young athlete for his remarkable achievement on the international stage.PM Modi praised Aman for his resilience and determination in the…

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Indian Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh rejects government job, says the job is good but… | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: 22-year-old Indian shooter and Olympic bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh has made headlines by turning down a prestigious job offer from the Haryana government. Sarabjot, who was offered the position of Deputy Director in the Sports Department, has chosen to prioritize his shooting career instead.“The job is good, but I will not do it…

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Watch: Pilot welcomes India’s Olympic bronze medal-winning hockey team aboard, fans greet players back home from Paris with beats of ‘dhol’ | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

Members of the Indian men’s hockey team, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, touched down in India on Saturday morning after securing a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Paris. The team’s victory over Spain in the third-place playoff helped India extend its record hockey medal tally at the Olympics to an impressive 13.While most…

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‘I am a woman like any woman’: Imane Khelif declares after winning gold at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secured a historic gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Friday, winning the women’s welterweight final against China’s Yang Liu, amidst intense scrutiny over her eligibility. The 25-year-old became the first Algerian woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, addressing the gender controversy that shadowed her victory with determination and…

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