Expressing that Vinesh as well as the whole country are 'heartbroken' on her disqualification, the 'Raazi' actor said nothing can take away her courage, resilience and the hardships she had been through.
The Leader of Opposition at Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, said that it was a very sad day after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat got disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she was found overweight in the 50 kg category.
In a big blow to India's medal hopes from the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event for breaching the weight mark. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match today.
In a big blow to India's medal hopes from the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event for breaching the 50 kg weight mark. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match today.
In a big blow to India's medal hopes in the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat was earlier today disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling (UWW) after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being "overweight" in the 50 kg category
Earlier today, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match.
Members of the Indian film industry have extended their support to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.
As per sources, the Prime Minister spoke to Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha and sought firsthand information from PT Usha on the issue and the options India has in the wake of Vinesh's setback.
In a statement issued by the Indian Olympic contingent, it was confirmed that the wrestler had tipped the scales above the 50 kg mark and was disqualified.
The 23-year-old Indian driver inherited the position from Richard Verschoor, who was disqualified due to a technical infringement following the race, as per a press release.
A case was registered against the PTI founder and other politicians for protesting against the Election Commission of Pakistan's Toshakhana verdict in 2022, which disqualified him from holding office for a limited time.