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
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.
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 Vinesh Phogat created history by becoming India's first female wrestler to qualify for an Olympic final, members of the Indian film industry lauded the 29-year-old over her big feat.
As the Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat qualified for the final in the women's 50 Kg freestyle category event at the Paris Olympics, former wrestler and her uncle Mahavir Phogat said that she will bring the gold medal for the country.
Delighted at having secured a quota in the Paris Olympics this year, champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat said on Sunday she wouldn't be weighted down by the pressure of expectations and will focus on giving off her best at the mega event.
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said that "tactics of returning awards should be stopped". Vij's statement came in connection to the announcement of wrestler Vinesh Phogat returning her Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award.
India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat accused BJP leader Yogeshwar Dutt of leaking the names of the women wrestlers to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the media on Friday.