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Vinesh Phogat's Brand Value Soars, Wrestler Increases Per Endorsement Fee From Rs 25 Lakh To...

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat couldn't be rewarded with a medal despite her progression to the final of the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Vinesh's disqualification from the vent, owing to a failed weigh-in by just 100 grams, left the entire India heartbroken. Hopes of being honoured with a silver medal did arise after Vinesh challenged the decision at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), but that verdict also went against her. Though the Paris Games produced quite a dramatic and bitter turn in her career, Vinesh is still seen as a winner back home.

Tennis players hit out after Jannik Sinner escapes doping ban

Denis Shapovalov was among a string of tennis players who called out what they said are double standards in the game after world number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing despite failing two drug tests this year.

'Don't Try Anything New At Paris Paralympics': Neeraj Chopra's Advice To Sumit Antil

All eyes will be on javelin thrower Sumit Antil at the upcoming Paralympics in Paris. The Tokyo 2020 champion will be aiming to defend his title and Antil is taking a lot of inspiration from his able-bodied counterpart Neeraj Chopra, who won silver at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics. In a conversation with SAI Media, Antil, who will be one of the two flag-bearers of the 84-member Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics from August 28 to September 8, said he is drawing inspiration from Chopra's silver-wining effort at the Stade de France in Paris on August 8.

Mitchell Starc's Blunt Take On Ashes vs Border-Gavaskar Trophy Comparison

Australia pace ace Mitchell Starc believes that with the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India becoming a five-Test affair for the first time in over three decades, it would be "right on par" with the esteemed Ashes series for his team. The marquee series between India and Australia, set to begin in November, was extended by a match this year for the first time since the 1991-92 season. "Being five matches now it's probably right on par with an Ashes series," Starc told Wide World of Sports.

Players allege double standards after Sinner escapes doping ban

Denis Shapovalov was among a string of tennis players who called out what they said are double standards in the game after world number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing despite failing two drug tests this year.

Manu Bhaker's "How It Started" Post Leaves Social Media Stunned

Twin bronze medal winner at the Paris Olympics, Manu Bhaker, has had a long journey to stardom. The young shooter made history in the Paris Games, becoming the first Indian to bag two medals in the same Olympics. Now sitting at the top of India's sporting echelon, Manu shared a throwback picture, showcasing how it all started for her as far as shooting is concerned. In a post on social media, Manu shared a picture of her and a few of her mates from school doing shooting practice.

Jay Shah To Be Named ICC Chairman, Will Replace Greg Barclay

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah is all set to replace the incumbent Greg Barclay as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), sources have confirmed to NDTV. Barclay told ICC directors, including Cricket Australia's chair Mike Baird, that he has no intention of running for the post, for the third tirm during a video conference. His decision comes after being informed of Jay Shah's intentions to replace him in November. Shah has the backing of cricket boards from England and Australia, and hence, has the numbers to do be crowned the as the chief of the ICC.

U17 World Wrestling Championship: India's Ronak Dahiya Wins Bronze In 110kg In Greco-Roman Category

India's Ronak Dahiya bagged the bronze medal in the 110 kg Greco-Roman category at the ongoing U17 World Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan. In the bronze medal play-off, Ronak, currently ranked two in the world in his age-group weight category, comfortably disposed the challenge of Turkey's Emrullah Capkan 6-1 to claim India's first medal from the championship on Tuesday. Earlier, Ronak had lost to eventual silver medallist Zoltan Czako of Hungary in the semi-final. The gold in this category was won by Ukraine's Ivan Yankovskyi, who beat Czako 13-4 by virtue of technical superiority.

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Vinesh Phogat's Brand Value Soars, Wrestler Increases Per Endorsement Fee From Rs 25 Lakh To...

Tennis players hit out after Jannik Sinner escapes doping ban

'Don't Try Anything New At Paris Paralympics': Neeraj Chopra's Advice To Sumit Antil

Mitchell Starc's Blunt Take On Ashes vs Border-Gavaskar Trophy Comparison

Players allege double standards after Sinner escapes doping ban

Manu Bhaker's "How It Started" Post Leaves Social Media Stunned

Jay Shah To Be Named ICC Chairman, Will Replace Greg Barclay

U17 World Wrestling Championship: India's Ronak Dahiya Wins Bronze In 110kg In Greco-Roman Category