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'Are They Tourists?': Wrestling Federation Chief Blasts Vinesh Phogat's Support Staff After Olympic Disqualification

With Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the final of women's 50 kg final at the Paris Olympics, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has raised questions on the presence of her personal coach and support staff, wondering what they are doing in Paris. With Vinesh disqualified from participating in the final, the entire country is pondering the question as to how a mistake of such magnitude be made on such a big stage.

Singapore's Max Maeder finishes second in opening series, moves on to Olympics kitefoiling final

MARSEILLE: World champion Maximilian Maeder moved one step closer to ending Singapore’s wait for a medal at the Paris Olympics after he finished second in the men’s kitefoiling opening series on Wednesday (Aug 7).

Team GB Olympics star flies home to return to full-time day job immediately

Team GB long jumper Jacob Fincham-Dukes has had precious little time to revel in his stellar performance in the men's final at the Paris Olympics, as he is set to head back to his office job this week.

Olympic triathlete who fell ill after swim in Seine says virus made her sick, not E. coli

A Belgian triathlete who fell ill, causing her team to withdraw from the mixed relay event at the Paris Olympics, said blood tests showed it was a virus that made her sick.

Vinesh Phogat's First Picture Emerges After Paris Olympics 2024 Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat was just one win away from a historic Olympic gold medal but the Indian wrestler's dreams were shattered after she was disqualified for being overweight for her event on Wednesday. Vinesh, who was competing in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category, was found to be 100 grams above the weight limit and as a result, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to disqualify her for the final. According to reports, Vinesh was 1kg overweight on Tuesday night and she tried everything including cutting her hair to meet the weight requirements. However, they were unsuccessful and a major medal hope for India came to an end.

Canoeing-We couldn’t have scripted it, says kayaker Fox of family triumph

PARIS : The Paris Games were a triumphant homecoming for the French-born Fox sisters, who returned to Europe in the colours of Australia and grabbed a stunning sweep of the women's canoe slalom titles at the Paris Olympics.

Next Games will have more product placement, commercial opportunities-IOC

PARIS : From selfies with Samsung phones on the podium to Louis Vuitton cases at the opening ceremony, the Paris Olympics have widened the scope for sponsors' product placement like never before, and this trend will continue in future Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.

Cocaine Controversy At Olympics: Australian Star Arrested Over Suspected Drugs Purchase

French police have arrested Australian Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig on suspicion of buying cocaine from a drug dealer in central Paris, police and prosecutors said Wednesday. Midfielder Craig, 28, last played for Australia on Sunday in his team's quarter-final defeat to the Netherlands at the Paris Olympics. A police source said he was arrested Wednesday around 00:30 am (2230 GMT) after "a cocaine transaction" near an apartment building.

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'Are They Tourists?': Wrestling Federation Chief Blasts Vinesh Phogat's Support Staff After Olympic Disqualification

Singapore's Max Maeder finishes second in opening series, moves on to Olympics kitefoiling final

Team GB Olympics star flies home to return to full-time day job immediately

Olympic triathlete who fell ill after swim in Seine says virus made her sick, not E. coli

Vinesh Phogat's First Picture Emerges After Paris Olympics 2024 Disqualification

Canoeing-We couldn’t have scripted it, says kayaker Fox of family triumph

Next Games will have more product placement, commercial opportunities-IOC

Cocaine Controversy At Olympics: Australian Star Arrested Over Suspected Drugs Purchase