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INDIA Bloc MPs stage protest at Parliament seeking justice for Wrestler Vi
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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"A champion fighter, no doubt that she will come back stronger": IOC membe
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani offered support to Vinesh Phogat following her disqualification in the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics.
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IOA lodged strong protest with United World Wrestling over Vinesh Phogat's
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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 Read More
'Shocking, disturbing; should raise issue with IOC': NCP leader Praful Pat
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
"If some player has entered the tournament, all these tests should have been done before. How can you disqualify someone at the final stage? This is shocking and surprising. The Government of India and the Indian Olympic Association should take this up strongly with the IOC," said Patel.<
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"If wrestler is 50-100 grm overweight...": Mahavir Phogat on Vinesh's disq
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Following the disqualification of India's grappler Vinesh Phogat from the final of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, her uncle Mahavir Singh Phogat shared her thoughts, saying that if a wrestler is 50 to 100 grammes overweight it doesn't matter and the player is allowed to play.
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Annu Rani falls short in women's javelin throw qualification at Paris 2024
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani, who holds the national record, delivered a commendable performance in the women's javelin throw qualification round round at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday.
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"Extremely sad for the country...will do whatever possible": WFI President
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh expressed his feelings following grappler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from freestyle women's 50kg wrestling final on Wednesday.
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India's marathon race walk mixed relay team fails at Paris 2024
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
In a disappointing turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India's marathon race walk mixed relay team, comprised of Suraj Panwar, and Priyanka Goswami, did not finish the final of the mixed relay event on Wednesday.
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"Whole country is proud of Vinesh": Political leaders console Vinesh Phoga
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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Kiren Rijiju, Randeep Singh Sujewala react on Vinesh Phogat's disqualifica
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, consoled Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat following her disqualification from the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday.
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"You don't need a gold to be a champion": Abhinav Bindra consoles Vinesh P
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Shortly after India received a huge setback at the Paris Olympics with the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the 50 Kg women's wrestling final, the grappler was consoled by Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra.
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Film fraternity sends heartfelt messages to Vinesh Phogat post Olympic dis
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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