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'My heart is broken, but...' Vinesh vows to fight on

'My heart is broken, but...' Vinesh vows to fight on

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Vinesh's appeal against her disqualification was also rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

'It's part of the game', Vinesh tells Indian coaches

'It's part of the game', Vinesh tells Indian coaches

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Women's national coach Virender Dahiya and Manjeet Rani met the feisty wrestler, who had caused a flutter at the wrestling arena by beating world number one and defending champion Yui Susaki

Olympics: Vinesh runs into defending champ in opening bout

Olympics: Vinesh runs into defending champ in opening bout

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Injured Nisha Dahiya taken for wrist scan

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, prompting an outpouring of support from the sporting community.

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge CAS verdict: Salve

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge CAS verdict: Salve

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision which upheld her disqualification from the final, said senior lawyer Harish Salve.

WFI's new selection policy: Presence at National camp mandatory

WFI's new selection policy: Presence at National camp mandatory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Wrestling Federation of India unveiled a new selection policy that makes attendance at national camps mandatory to be eligible for national selection, bars wrestlers from training independently and mandates Olympic Games quota-winning athletes to appear in a final one-bout selection trial.

WFI chief wants Vinesh to reconsider retirement

WFI chief wants Vinesh to reconsider retirement

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

On speculation that Phogat might enter the political arena, Singh refused to comment saying it was a personal matter of the 30-year-old wrestler. He said he would extend full support to Phogat if she returns to competitive wrestling.

Vinesh will be felicitated like a medallist: Haryana CM

Vinesh will be felicitated like a medallist: Haryana CM

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat will be offered the same reward that the state government offers to Olympic Games silver medallists.

CAS verdict on Vinesh expected before end of Olympics

CAS verdict on Vinesh expected before end of Olympics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

In a statement issued on Friday, CAS further said the Sole Arbitrator's decision is expected to be issued before the end of the Olympic Games.

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Vinesh Phogat locked Paris Olympics quota in the women's 50kg category, reaching the final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier without conceding a single point.

Vinesh begins campaign, receives warm welcome

Vinesh begins campaign, receives warm welcome

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Wrestler and Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat on Sunday said she expects to win each battle with the blessings of people as kicks off her campaign for the upcoming assembly election.

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till August 16, prolonging the Indian wrestler's wait for a resolution.

'I'm here to bring change': Vinesh's political move

'I'm here to bring change': Vinesh's political move

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Indian Olympian Vinesh Phogat swaps wrestling arena for politics. Phogat retired from wrestling after she was disqualified ahead of the women's 50 kg freestyle final for failing to make weight.

'Same 50g': Olympic champ Higuchi consoles Vinesh Phogat

'Same 50g': Olympic champ Higuchi consoles Vinesh Phogat

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Japan's Olympic champion Rei Higuchi offered his support to Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was debarred from her final in the Paris Games for being 100gm above the prescribed weight limit.

Vinesh is a real fighter, deserves a medal: Sreejesh

Vinesh is a real fighter, deserves a medal: Sreejesh

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Legendary Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh believes that Vinesh Phogat deserves a medal after reaching the final of the women's 50kg wrestling competition in Paris

Hope people never forget what Vinesh did for country: Neeraj

Hope people never forget what Vinesh did for country: Neeraj

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was found 100gm overweight before her 50kg category final on Wednesday.

'Not all victories look alike':Bindra praises Vinesh

'Not all victories look alike':Bindra praises Vinesh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Abhinav Bindra on Thursday paid glowing tributes to wrestler Vinesh Phogat

Rules broken! Why Vinesh competed in two categories?

Rules broken! Why Vinesh competed in two categories?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The ad-hoc committee decided to allow Vinesh to compete in two categories: Bhupender Singh Bajwa

Where do you draw the line?: IOC's Bach on Vinesh case

Where do you draw the line?: IOC's Bach on Vinesh case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Thomas Bach on Friday said he has a "certain understanding" for Vinesh Phogat but also wondered where would one draw the line after allowing small concessions in certain situations.

Vinesh, Bajrang were Congress pawns: Brij Bhushan

Vinesh, Bajrang were Congress pawns: Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'This was all conspired to gain a hold on the Wrestling Federation of India and to attack the BJP and its ideology...This team of Rahul, the Congress keeps doing these things.'

'Power of my name': Brij Bhushan claims credit for Vinesh's victory

'Power of my name': Brij Bhushan claims credit for Vinesh's victory

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

"If she wins by using my name, it means I am a great man. At least my name has enough power to help her sail through," he said.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, may contest Haryana polls

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, may contest Haryana polls

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat met former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday amid speculation that the two star grapplers could be fielded in the Haryana assembly polls by the party.

'We didn't give up': Vinesh shares her painful journey

'We didn't give up': Vinesh shares her painful journey

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat has finally opened up about her devastating disqualification from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics.

Vinesh wins 50kg bout, sparks drama in morning proceedings

Vinesh wins 50kg bout, sparks drama in morning proceedings

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'Vinesh wants an assurance from the government. Probably she fears that if WFI gets back the control, the federation may change the selection policy. But how can the government give assurance on this. The government can't interfere in selection matters.'

Vinesh Phogat strikes gold! Triumphs after 16-month hiatus

Vinesh Phogat strikes gold! Triumphs after 16-month hiatus

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Vinesh demonstrated her dominance by defeating Jyoti in just two minutes.

'Your daughter with you': Vinesh Phogat joins farmer's protest

'Your daughter with you': Vinesh Phogat joins farmer's protest

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday joined protesting farmers at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana and said the central government should pay heed to their demands and make it a priority to address their issues.

SEE: Vinesh leaves Arjuna, Khel Ratna Awards on Kartavya Path

SEE: Vinesh leaves Arjuna, Khel Ratna Awards on Kartavya Path

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Days after announcing her decision to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna award to the Prime Minister, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat left her awards on the pavement of the Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

Victory for Vinesh, Sakshi, Bajrang as HC accepts plea

Victory for Vinesh, Sakshi, Bajrang as HC accepts plea

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Delhi HC open to IOA reconstituting ad hoc panel for WFI's functioning

Ministry clears Vinesh, Bajrang's proposals

Ministry clears Vinesh, Bajrang's proposals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, who had sought time till August 10 to prepare for Asian Games and World Championship trials, are set to leave for Kyrgystan and Hungary respectively.

Vinesh Phogat out of Asian Games with injury

Vinesh Phogat out of Asian Games with injury

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Vinesh clears way for Antim Panghal's inclusion

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal on Wednesday questioned the Asian Games trials exemption given to Vinesh Phogat.

Vinesh, Bajrang join Congress; say won't back off

Vinesh, Bajrang join Congress; say won't back off

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Phogat and Punia joined the party in the presence of Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, spokesperson Pawan Khera and Haryana Congress chief Uday Bhan.

Hours after joining, Cong fields Vinesh from Julana in Haryana polls

Hours after joining, Cong fields Vinesh from Julana in Haryana polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Besides Hooda, Bhan and Phogat, the Congress has fielded Mewa Singh from Ladwa to take on Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

Vinesh says 'police not allowing to hold press conference'

Vinesh says 'police not allowing to hold press conference'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Last month, the ad hoc committee handed Vinesh and Bajrang exemptions from the Asian Games trials.

Vinesh Phogat to contest Haryana polls? Cong leader says...

Vinesh Phogat to contest Haryana polls? Cong leader says...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Congress leader Kumari Selja ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the AAP for the Haryana assembly polls.

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Mixing strong defence with measured attack, young wrestler Antim Panghal won her second World Championship medal with a dominating 9-1 victory over U-23 World Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze play-off in Zagreb on Thursday, ensuring that the Indian contingent won't return empty-handed from the Croatian capital.

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

WFI obtains accreditation of Vinesh Phogat's coach and physio for Asia Olympic qualifier

Asian Games: Direct entries for Bajrang, Vinesh; decision questioned

Asian Games: Direct entries for Bajrang, Vinesh; decision questioned

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The WFI ad-hoc panel on Tuesday handed Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat direct entries into the Asian Games.

Unseeded Vinesh will have it tough at Paris Games

Unseeded Vinesh will have it tough at Paris Games

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Wrestlers Antim, Aman seeded at Paris Olympics