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.
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.
Reacting to Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Karan Bhushan Singh termed it a loss for the country.
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 the shootout, India scored all four of their attempts. While Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh saved one, helping India move into the semis of the tournament.
Kusale won the bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Thursday. Kusale also became the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, and Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha, along with other dignitaries, inaugurated the 'India House' at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
The opening event of the India House was a memorable affair that started with Nita Ambani, an IOC member, Founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, lighting a lamp in a traditional Indian ceremony that brings auspiciousness and goodwill.
The Indian contingent in the Parade of Nations in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony will have 78 athletes and officials from 12 disciplines whose teams are in France.
Avinash Sable, who clinched gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games and silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, will be competing in the 3000m men's steeplechase event at Paris Olympics 2024
Sindhu will be India's female flag-bearer alongside veteran Table Tennis player A Sharath Kamal in the opening ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024 beginning on July 26 while Gagan Narang has been chosen to replace MC Mary Kom as the Chef-de-Mission of the Indian contingent