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"Time Was Not Fair...": Vinesh Phogat Breaks Silence On What She Went Through During Olympics Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat has finally broken her silence on her heart-breaking disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The star wrestler had made history by becoming the first Indian woman to enter a wrestling event final at the Olympics. But on the morning of her event on August 7, Vinesh was found to be 100 gram and hence was disqualified. She and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) approached the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a joint silver medal but the appeal was dismissed.

'Who All Cursed Me For Lack Of ACs In Paris?' PM Narendra Modi Shares A Laugh With India's Olympics 2024 Stars

Lakshya Sen revealed how his phone was taken away by strict coach Prakash Padukone, hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh talked about his team's thrilling run while everyone shared a good laugh on the air conditioning struggles in Paris when Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a reception for the Indian contingent after its fairly decent Olympic campaign. The Prime Minister hosted the contingent after the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, where too the athletes were in attendance on Thursday. The video of the interaction was shared by Modi and the athletes could be seen having one-on-one chats with the PM.

Delhi High Court Restores IOA Ad Hoc Panel Mandate For Wrestling Federation On Plea By Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat

The Delhi High Court on Friday restored the mandate of Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) ad hoc committee constituted for running the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on a plea by celebrated wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian. following the elections held in the federation in December. The court, in an interim order, said the IOA's decision to dissolve the ad hoc committee was incompatible with Union Sports Ministry's order suspending the WFI shortly after the December elections, while adding that until the suspension order is not recalled, it is necessary for the ad hoc committee to manage the federation's affairs.

Watch: Ishan Kishan Returns To Form, Gears Up For Duleep Trophy With Sensational Catch

Eyeing a return to the India setup, Ishan Kishan began his return to red ball cricket in great fashion. Having been included in the India C squad by the BCCI for the first round of the upcoming Duleep Trophy games in September, the wicket-keeper batter is gearing up for it by participating in the Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament. Representing Jharkhand, the keeper brushed off any cobwebs, not making it seem like he had not played a red-ball game in more than a year.

"Follow The Rules": Jay Shah's Blunt Message To Ishan Kishan For India Comeback

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will mark his return to domestic red-ball cricket during the upcoming first round of Duleep Trophy. Kishan, who last played a domestic game in 2022, will be part of Team D, which will be led by star batter Ishan Kishan. However, prior to the start of Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on September 2024, Kishan will lead Jharkhand Buchi Babu tournament. Kishan last played for India during the T20I series against Australia in Novemeber 2023.

Delhi Premier League Announces Adani Group As Title Sponsor For Inaugural Season

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) has announced Adani Group, one of India's largest and most respected conglomerates, as the title sponsor for the inaugural season of the highly-anticipated T20 cricket league. "This partnership signifies a powerful collaboration between two major forces in their respective fields, with the Adani Group's commitment to excellence perfectly aligning with the league's vision of promoting and developing cricket in the Capital," the DPL said in a statement on Friday.

"Is It Still Her Fault...": Mohammed Siraj's Strong Message Amid Protests Against Kolkata Rape-Murder

The last few days have seen widespread protest against the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The incident has shaken the country and triggered nationwide protests. At demonstrations in medical colleges and hospitals across the country, doctors have demanded security on duty. Amidst the protests, Indian cricket team star Mohammed Siraj has posted a strong message on his Instagram story against rape incidents across the country.

UAE Possible Candidate To Host Women's T20 World Cup 2024, Bangladesh Ask For More Time

With Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ruling out India hosting the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a potential host for the tournament. At the same time, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has asked for more time to save the tournament from being moved out of the country. In May this year, the ICC had unveiled the schedule of Women's T20 World Cup to be hosted by Bangladesh from October 3-20, with warm-up matches scheduled to begin from September 27.

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"Time Was Not Fair...": Vinesh Phogat Breaks Silence On What She Went Through During Olympics Disqualification

'Who All Cursed Me For Lack Of ACs In Paris?' PM Narendra Modi Shares A Laugh With India's Olympics 2024 Stars

Delhi High Court Restores IOA Ad Hoc Panel Mandate For Wrestling Federation On Plea By Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat

Watch: Ishan Kishan Returns To Form, Gears Up For Duleep Trophy With Sensational Catch

"Follow The Rules": Jay Shah's Blunt Message To Ishan Kishan For India Comeback

Delhi Premier League Announces Adani Group As Title Sponsor For Inaugural Season

"Is It Still Her Fault...": Mohammed Siraj's Strong Message Amid Protests Against Kolkata Rape-Murder

UAE Possible Candidate To Host Women's T20 World Cup 2024, Bangladesh Ask For More Time