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Vinesh Phogat Could've Won Paris Olympics Silver, Only If This Condition Was Met

Vinesh Phogat's unexpected disqualification from the Paris Olympic Games sent shockwaves across the Indian sporting spectrum. The authority's decision triggered a plethora of questions among fans on social media, as everyone wondered why Vinesh couldn't lose the last 100 grams to fall under the 50kg mark, in order to compete in the gold medal match. Vinesh was competing in the 50kg freestyle wrestling event, as the 53kg category was blocked by fellow wrestler Antim Panghal. Vinesh, whose natural weight is around 56-57kg, found it tough to manage her weight, which eventually became the reason behind her exit from the Paris Games.

India Lose Hockey Semi-Final 3-2 vs Germany, To Play For Bronze In Paris Olympics 2024

India missed a golden chance to enter the hockey final of the Olympics for the first time in 44 years as they went down 2-3 to Germany in a close last-four clash at the Paris Games here on Tuesday. The Indians started brightly and dominated the early exchanges, before the Germans regrouped themselves. It was a great opportunity for India to enter their first final of the Olympics since the 1980 Games but Germany dashed their hopes with a decisive goal in the fourth and final quarter.

"It Is A Joke": Rohit Sharma's Brutally Honest Verdict On Series Loss Against Sri Lanka

India slumped to an ODI series loss on Sri Lankan soil for the first time in 27 years after Rohit Sharma-led side lost the third ODI by 110 runs against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 249, India were completely outplayed as they were bundled out for just 138 on a pitch that assisted the spinners. India ended up losing the three-match series 2-0 and it was a big setback for head coach Gautam Gambhir who did not fare well in his first assignment. Following the match, Rohit said that the result is not a big concern for the side and even if the team lost the series, it was not the "end of the world".

"Feeling Is Killing Me...": Boxer Nishant Dev Fumes Over Controversial Paris Olympics 2024 Loss

Indian boxer Nishant Dev expressed his disappointment after losing the men's 71kg quarterfinal match in the Paris Olympics against Mexico's Marco Verde Alvarez 1-4 despite fighting strongly throughout the clash. Nishant's debut Olympic campaign ended on Sunday after judges declared the Mexican as the winner. The Indian boxer performed better than his opponent in the first two rounds while the last round was evenly contested. The 23-year-old World Championship bronze medallist, who had previously defeated Alvarez in the 2021 World Championships, dominated the opening round and appeared in complete control during the second round, delivering a series of powerful jab hooks on the Mexican. However, the judges surprisingly awarded the second round to Alvarez, putting him ahead 3-2 in the tie.

"Vinesh Phogat Wasn't At Weigh-Ins...": Gold-Winning Wrestler Narrates Olympics Disqualification Chaos

American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt has opened up on Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Women's 50kg event at Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight, and was replaced by Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the bronze medal match. Hildebrandt defeated Guzman Lopez in the final to claim the gold medal in Women's 50kg event. Hildebrandt, also a bronze medallist from the Tokyo Olympic games, recalled the confusion that she experienced during the weigh-in, saying that she initially though Vinesh had forfeited.

Have Nothing Left To Say: Teary-Eyed Vinesh Phogat's Uncle On Her Disqualification

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's uncle and celebrated coach Mahavir Phogat said he is left shattered and stunned after learning about the grappler's disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight.

Covelong Classic: Top Surfers Converge In Kovalam For Final National Surfing Championship Of 2024

The Covelong Classic, the final National Surfing Championship of the year, is set to kick off at Kovalam on Thursday, with over 75 surfers from across the country competing for top honours. The event will happen across four categories -- Men's Open, Women's Open, Junior Boys & U-16, and Junior Girls & U-16. The 2024 season started with the International Surfing Festival Kerala Varkala, followed by the Indian Open of Surfing in Mangalore, and the third stop -- Mahabs Point Break Challenge -- happening earlier this month in Mahabalipuram.

'Give Vinesh Phogat Silver': Olympic Gold Medallist's Plea On Paris Olympics Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat was just one win away from winning a historic Olympic gold but the wrestler was disqualified for being overweight at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday. Vinesh, who was competing in the 50kg freestyle category, was found to be 100 grams overweight ahead of her gold medal match and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to disqualify her from the event. The decision received mixed reaction from experts and former Olympic gold medalist wrestler Jordan Burroughs took to social media to weigh in on the subject. Burroughs said that there should changes made to the rules of wrestling at the Olympics and even demanded a silver medal for Vinesh.

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Vinesh Phogat Could've Won Paris Olympics Silver, Only If This Condition Was Met

India Lose Hockey Semi-Final 3-2 vs Germany, To Play For Bronze In Paris Olympics 2024

"It Is A Joke": Rohit Sharma's Brutally Honest Verdict On Series Loss Against Sri Lanka

"Feeling Is Killing Me...": Boxer Nishant Dev Fumes Over Controversial Paris Olympics 2024 Loss

"Vinesh Phogat Wasn't At Weigh-Ins...": Gold-Winning Wrestler Narrates Olympics Disqualification Chaos

Have Nothing Left To Say: Teary-Eyed Vinesh Phogat's Uncle On Her Disqualification

Covelong Classic: Top Surfers Converge In Kovalam For Final National Surfing Championship Of 2024

'Give Vinesh Phogat Silver': Olympic Gold Medallist's Plea On Paris Olympics Disqualification