Onus on athlete to ensure they remain below limit: CAS in detailed verdict on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

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…

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‘Victim of sports politics’: Opposition questions govt on Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics disqualification | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The opposition on Wednesday questioned the government over wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s disqualification and slammed Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya for defending the support team and making her the “fall girl”. The Congress claimed that Phogat had become a “victim of sports politics” and questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP ministers…

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EXPLAINED: How will medals be decided after Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from women’s 50kg wrestling event at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

In a heartbreaking development for the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg event after being found 100gm overweight ahead of her gold-medal match against USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt on Wednesday.Vinesh will now finish last in the final standings of her event and will not be eligible for any…

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‘Today’s setback hurts, come back stronger’: PM Modi to Vinesh Phogat after Olympics disqualification | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed support for Indian wrestling champion Vinesh Phogat following her disqualification from the 50 Kg Women’s wrestling final for being overweight.“Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India’s pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today’s setback hurts. I wish words could express…

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