The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach opened up on Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the final of women's 50 kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics and said that they will "follow the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision".
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is assisting Vinesh with her appeal after she was disqualified from the competition for being 100gm over the stipulated 50kg on the second day of her competition. She had made the weight on the first day and won three bouts on her way to the final.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Thursday that the state government will felicitate and reward wrestler Vinesh Phogat with all the benefits of a medalist.
Former wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat reacted to former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda's remark of sending Vinesh Phogat to Rajya Sabha with a strong statement that he should keep politics away from her family.
Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement from wrestling following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics.
After Vinesh Phogat's retirement from boxing following a disqualification from final of women's 50 kg boxing at the Paris Olympics, legendary actor Dharmendra expressed his sadness at the development, calling her a "brave, adventurous daughter" of the country.
After wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced retirement following her disqualification from the Olympics for being overweight, Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Thursday raised questions on the 'silence' of the government.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Haryana minister Moolchand Sharma on Thursday said that Vinesh Phogat is the pride for the state and the country and there should be no politicisation of her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.
Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement from wrestling following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics.
Following Vinesh Phogat's disqualification in the 50 kg category final at the Paris Olympics, India's first woman to win an Olympic medal Karnam Malleswari said on Wednesday that it was unfortunate since it was a golden opportunity for the Indian wrestler.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following her disqualification from the 50 kg category final at the Paris Olympics.