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"Those Who Want Medals...": Bajrang Punia's Massive Take On Vinesh Phogat's CAS Verdict

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's petition for joint silver medal in the Paris Olympics 2024 was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday. Vinesh was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle wrestling gold medal match for being overweight. The wrestler filed an appeal in front of CAS for a joint-silver medal in the category but her request was denied. "The application filed by Vinesh Phogat on 7 August 2024 is dismissed," the CAS said in its initial order. 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia took to social media to react to CAS' verdict on Vinesh.

De Minaur says he is fit to play in US Open after missing Olympics with injury

Alex de Minaur said he will play in this month's US Open, weeks after withdrawing from the Paris Olympics due to a hip injury.

Hate At First Sight: India Hockey Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh Recalls Love Story With Wife Aneeshya

First he hated her -- for being better than him at school. But as it happens in Bollywood movies, "hate" was followed by love. That's how the romance between P R Sreejesh and Aneeshya unfolded at the GVN Sports School in Kerala. Eventually, the long jumper reciprocated, and accepted the future national hockey goalkeeper as her soulmate. Sreejesh, who retired from the national team after the Paris Olympics, opened up about his love story during an interaction with PTI editors on Tuesday, speaking candidly about how he fell for Aneeshya. He was already studying at the sports school, located in Kannur, when Aneeshya got admitted in 2001.

"India's Dream To Host Olympics 2036, We Are Preparing": PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India dreams of hosting the Olympics in 2036 and added that preparations are already underway, during his Independence Day speech on Thursday. PM Modi congratulated all the athletes who represented India at the Paris Olympics 2024 and also extended his best wishes to those travelling for the upcoming Paralympics. During the speech, PM Modi said that India has already proven that it has the infrastructure to host a big event like the G20 Summit and the next dream for the nation is to host the Olympics in 2036.

"I Take Inspiration...": India Hockey Star Hardik Singh On Hardik Pandya

India hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh revealed that star cricket all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been a source of inspiration for him because of his ability to deliver performances in important moments. The name Hardik took the limelight in the T20 World Cup earlier this year. India's star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, with nerves of steel, delivered a performance of a lifetime in the final against South Africa. While in the recently concluded Paris Olympics, Hardik Singh, who served as the deputy of Harmanpreet Singh, was a core element in the Indian hockey team's machinery.

"Glass Of Juice, Fluid, Light Snacks": How Vinesh Phogat's Weight Went To 52.7kg Night Before Olympics Final

What might seem as an erroneous miscalculation by Vinesh Phogat herself or her team from the outside, was actually a Herculean effort on the inside. Having weighed in under the weight limit of 50kg before the start of her Paris Olympics 2024 matches, Vinesh ended the first day of competition on 52.7kg. By then, the headlines had gone berserk celebrating a historic first wrestling final for an Indian female at the Olympics. It was all about to come crashing down, as Vinesh was declared 100 grams overweight the next morning.

"Inhumane...": After Vinesh Phogat's Medal Appeal Gets Rejected, Indian Olympic Association Explores 'Legal Options'

In a massive heart-break for India, Vinesh Phogat's petition for a joint Olympic silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday. Vinesh had entered the final of the women's 50kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024 after some great bouts, which included win against Japanese world champions Yui Susaki. However, on the morning of her final, Vinesh was found to be 100 gram overweight than the permissible limit, and hence she was disqualified.

What Happened To Neeraj Chopra? All You Need To Know About His Injury

For elite athletes, the impact of an inguinal hernia can be significant, affecting performance and requiring careful management, said doctors in the wake of reports on Neeraj Chopra suffering from a long-standing inguinal or groin hernia. An inguinal hernia is a bulge of abdominal organs like the momentum or intestine through the natural openings through which testicular vessels and cord structures pass from the abdomen to the testes. Chopra, India's leading track and field athlete, bagged a Silver medal in the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024. His performance was reportedly impacted due to the condition during the men's javelin final at the Olympics, finishing behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. The 26-year-old javelin star, while speaking to the media, said that he has been suffering from the condition for a long time and threw 89.94m (personal best in 2022) with this injury.

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"Those Who Want Medals...": Bajrang Punia's Massive Take On Vinesh Phogat's CAS Verdict

De Minaur says he is fit to play in US Open after missing Olympics with injury

Hate At First Sight: India Hockey Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh Recalls Love Story With Wife Aneeshya

"India's Dream To Host Olympics 2036, We Are Preparing": PM Narendra Modi

"I Take Inspiration...": India Hockey Star Hardik Singh On Hardik Pandya

"Glass Of Juice, Fluid, Light Snacks": How Vinesh Phogat's Weight Went To 52.7kg Night Before Olympics Final

"Inhumane...": After Vinesh Phogat's Medal Appeal Gets Rejected, Indian Olympic Association Explores 'Legal Options'

What Happened To Neeraj Chopra? All You Need To Know About His Injury