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"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.
Soufiane El Bakkali Retains Olympics Steeplechase Gold, World Record-Holder Lamecha Girma Suffers Fall
Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali retained his Olympic 3000m steeplechase title on Wednesday to become just the third Arab to win double gold as world record holder Lamecha Girma suffered a worrying fall, at Paris Olympics 2024. El Bakkali timed 8min 06.05sec for victory with American Kenneth Rooks taking silver in 8:06.41 and Kenya's Abraham Kibiwot claiming bronze (8:06.47). Ethiopia's Girma was left prone on the track after falling at a hurdle before being eventually stretchered off.
"Those Who Are Trolling...": Bajrang Punia's Fiery Comment After Vinesh Phogat's Olympics Disqualification
2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia has slammed people who have taken the opportunity to mock Vinesh Phogat following her heartbreaking disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024. Punia has been outspoken in his support for Vinesh throughout the Olympics, championing her struggle to the top and labelling her a 'lioness'. Following her disqualification due to being over the 50kg weight limit by just 100 grams, Punia has been one among many athletes asking her to be awarded silver. Punia spoke to NDTV about the situation.
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.
'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.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates, Day 13: Golf Round 2 Begins; Focus On Hockey Bronze Medal Match
Paris Olympics 2024 Day 13 LIVE Updates: Following on from a day of hurt, Vinesh Phogat's decision to retire from wrestling after the disqualification heartbreak at Paris Olympics 2024 has started the day with dampened spirits. Yet, Day 13 of the Olympics brings new hope, particularly towards the end of the day. At 5:30 PM IST, the Indian men's hockey team will play Spain in the hope of clinching a second successive Olympic bronze medal. Later at night, India's gold medalist from Tokyo 2020, Neeraj Chopra, will vie for gold again in the men's javelin throw final.