China delivered their best performance at a Summer Olympics since the 2008 Games on home soil
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IOA president PT Usha made it clear that it is the responsibility of the athlete to manage their weight and the attack on its medical team.
Vinesh Phogat is reportedly weighing a potential leap into politics.
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If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.
Srihari Nataraj and Dhinidhi Desinghu failing to progress to the semifinals
'Rules are there but if a wrestler is 50-100 grams overweight they are usually allowed to play.'
China's state media, athletes and netizens rallied to support Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle
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.
The WFI remains suspended by the ministry and IOA has refused to re-introduce the ad-hoc panel, leaving the sport and the future of wrestlers in limbo.
'It was my wish that she focus on her game and win a gold medal in the 2028 Olympics'
Sourav Ganguly on Sunday extended his support to wrestler Vinesh Phogat
An Olympic medal, whatever its hue, could do wonders to Greco-Roman, just like Sushil Kumar's bronze at the 2008 Beijing Games did for freestyle wrestling in India.
The Indian sporting fraternity reacted with disappointment at the (CAS verdict rejecting wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her Olympic disqualification.
In a major embarrassment for India, Antim Panghal, her sister and coaches face deportation from Paris after the young wrestler handed over her official accreditation to her younger sibling to collect her personal belongings from the Games Village and was caught by security.
Nisha Dahiya's Olympic journey came to a premature end after a heartbreaking 10-8 loss to North Korea's Sol Gum Pak
Following is India's schedule on Monday, Day 10 of the Paris Olympics
Antim Panghal returns to India after Olympic controversy
Babita Phogat on Thursday urged her cousin Vinesh to reconsider her decision to retire from wrestling following her disqualification from the 50kg category competition
There are many swimming stars at Paris, but you can rest assured that it will be the 22 year old from Toulouse, who the world will herald as Phelps' heir and the swimmer who will dominate all competition for the next five years at least.
Nineteen year old Indian wrestler Antim Panghal is buzzing with anticipation as she gears up for her first Olympic appearance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian contingent which returned from the Paris Olympics with six medals.
'This has been a life-changing role for me, and I am genuinely proud of this film.'
National Wrestling coach Virendra Dahiya believes that Vinesh Phogat at least deserved a silver medal after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal.
With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.
The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.
A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024:
India's youngest individual medal winner at the Paris Olympics, the 21-year-old from the iconic Chhatrasal akhadaa (wrestling academy), gave a sneak peek into his mindset before the biggest bout of his nascent career.
Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games
Vinesh had failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympics appearances.
The hearing on the matter concluded in Paris on Friday after it accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight on the morning of her final against eventual gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA.
Wrestling has not missed a medal at the Olympics since 2008 and Sehrawat's effort ensured the streak remained unbroken.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced retirement after her heartbreaking disqualification from the Olympics, saying she doesn't have the strength to continue.
Cuban wrestling great Mijain Lopez became the first Olympian to win five golds in the same individual event on Tuesday.
Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 10, Monday, August 5, 2024:
'We kept checking his weight every hour. We didn't sleep the whole night.'
India's hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh and veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh expressed disappointment at not being able to realise their goal of winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, but said a bronze will be at least better than returning home empty-handed.
Kyle Chalmers capped a remarkable return from heart surgery to lead home an Australian one-two finish in the men's 200m freestyle final
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