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What Vinesh Phogat Told Court On Reason Behind Increased Weight At Paris Olympics

Entire India awaits the Court of Arbitration (CAS) verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's joint silver medal plea. Vinesh, who was disqualified before her final in the Women's Freestyle 50k wrestling bout, was weighing 100 grams over the 50kg limit. As the arguments continue in front of the CAS, Vinesh has reportedly sighted the tight schedule between her bout as well as the distance between Athletes' Village and the competition arena as the reason behind her failure to make the weight cut.

Organisations In Pakistan Slammed For Taking Credit On Arshad Nadeem's Historic Olympic Gold Medal

Achieved in the backdrop of systemic failure and administrative apathy, only Arshad Nadeem knows about the struggles he faced and sacrifices he made on his way to winning a historic Olympic gold medal in Paris. But back home in Pakistan, the ones who were supposed to provide him with way more than what he eventually got are busy taking credit for his landmark success. The list incudes the Pakistan Sports Board, Inter Provincial Coordination Ministry (sports), and the government.

Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, says African Olympic committees chief

PARIS: Egypt will bid to host the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, with the country's improving infrastructure and sports facilities key for a successful African bid, said the head of the African national Olympic committees association (ANOCA) on Sunday (Aug 11).

The Firsts, Near Misses And Debacle: India End Paris Olympics Campaign With 6 Medals

India's Paris Olympics campaign concluded as Reetika Hooda fell short in the wrestling quarterfinals, and golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar finished out of medal contention. A total of 117 Indian athletes participated across 16 sports at the Paris Games: archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, equestrian, golf, hockey, judo, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, wrestling, table tennis, and tennis. India clinched six medals at the Paris Olympics, one silver and five bronze. Although hopes were high for a historic performance, the country fell just short of surpassing its previous best at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics in 2021, when they secured seven medals (1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze.) and ranked 48th.

Olympics Bronze Medal Winner Sarabjot Singh Denies Haryana Government Job, Explains Reason

Winner of bronze medal in the mixed team 10m Air pistol event, with Manu Bhaker, India's shooter Sarabjot Singh shot to fame courtesy of his heroics in the Paris Olympic Games. Upon return home, Sarabjot was offered a job by the Haryana government, but he decided to turn it down. While many athletes representing India complain of lack of support and financial assistance in their journey, Sarabjot doesn't think this is the right time for him to be taking up a government job, as he has not achieved his target yet.

Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, African Olympic committees chief says

PARIS : Egypt will bid to host the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, with the country's improving infrastructure and sports facilities key for a successful African bid, said the head of the African national Olympic committees association (ANOCA) on Sunday.

"When Arshad Nadeem Made That Throw...": How Injured Neeraj Chopra Hit 89.45m In Final

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra hoped to compete with other prominent international names in India sooner than later following his silver medal-winning effort in the Paris Olympics. Chopra bagged the silver at the Paris showpiece with a throw of 89.45m behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who hurled the javelin to 92.97m, an Olympic record. Anderson Peters of Grenada came third with a throw of 88.54m among the field that included some high-profile javelin throwers like Julian Webber, Jakub Vadlejch and Julius Yego.

Australia A Claim 7-Wicket Win Over India A In 3rd T20, Sweep Series 3-0

Tahila McGrath was the lead cast with an unbeaten fifty as Australia Women 'A' team defeated India by seven wickets in the third and final T20 to complete a series sweep in Brisbane on Sunday. Australia had won the first two matches by five runs and eight wickets respectively. India 'A 'will now play three one-dayers before facing the hosts in a one-off unofficial 'Test' from August 22. Chasing a modest 121, Aussies were led by McGrath, who hammered 51 not out off 22 balls with eight fours and two sixes.

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What Vinesh Phogat Told Court On Reason Behind Increased Weight At Paris Olympics

Organisations In Pakistan Slammed For Taking Credit On Arshad Nadeem's Historic Olympic Gold Medal

Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, says African Olympic committees chief

The Firsts, Near Misses And Debacle: India End Paris Olympics Campaign With 6 Medals

Olympics Bronze Medal Winner Sarabjot Singh Denies Haryana Government Job, Explains Reason

Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, African Olympic committees chief says

"When Arshad Nadeem Made That Throw...": How Injured Neeraj Chopra Hit 89.45m In Final

Australia A Claim 7-Wicket Win Over India A In 3rd T20, Sweep Series 3-0