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Pakistan Cricket Board's Massive Role In Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Gold, Helped Struggling Athlete With...

Arshad Nadeem ended a long drought for Pakistan at the Olympics 2024. The last time the country won a medal at the Olympics was in 1992 edition. Javelin thrower Nadeem ended the long wait with an Olympic record of 92.97m. to take home the gold medal ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver with his season best throw of 89.45m. After the Olympic feat, Arshad Nadeem has been showered with cash prizes but there was a time when he struggled for funds.

Vinesh vs Cousin Babita Phogat In Haryana Polls? Buzz Is Olympian May Join Politics

Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat is likely to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, sources close to her told IANS on Tuesday. However, Vinesh had stated earlier that she will not move into active politics. But as per the latest report, some political parties are trying hard to "convince" her. Vinesh missed the opportunity to win a gold medal in women's freestyle 50kg category in the Paris Olympics after getting disqualified from the final for being 100gm overweight.

Rules 'Draconian', No illegal Act By Vinesh Phogat: Court of Arbitration for Sport On Olympic Disqualification

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said that it is an athlete's responsibility to stay within the weight limit but also called the consequences of failing the weigh-in on the second day 'draconian' while giving the reasons for rejecting Vinesh Phogat's appeal. Vinesh qualified for the 50kg freestyle gold medal match after victories over Yui Susaki, Oksana Livach and Yusneylys Guzman Lopez but the Indian wrestler was disqualified for being overweight. The United World Wrestling (UWW) rules stated that any wrestler who fails to make weight is completely disqualified and her appeal was also rejected by CAS.

Raksha Bandhan, Mother's Cooking Classes: How Manu Bhaker Is Spending Time Off After Winning Olympics Medal

India's Paris Olympics 2024 shooting sensation Manu Bhaker has been spending valuable time at her home, and posted pictures of what she was up to as she celebrated Raksha Bandhan. The Olympic double-medalist gave a glimpse into how she was spending time during the festive occasion, posting pictures with her brother as well as of her cooking at home. Bhaker won two bronzes at Paris Olympics 2024, one in the 10m air pistol women's event, and the other in the mixed team event along with Sarabjot Singh.

After Olympics Final Loss, France U21 Coach Thierry Henry Quits

Thierry Henry has decided to step down from his role as coach of the France under-21 football team, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced Monday. Former France international Henry made the decision after guiding the under-23 side to a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The all-time leading goalscorer for Premier League giants Arsenal took over as coach of the French youth side last summer and was under contract until June 2025 but decided to step away for "personal reasons", according to the FFF.

CAS Gives Reasons For Rejecting Vinesh Phogat's Appeal, Says "No Tolerance.."

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled that athletes will have to ensure that they remain below their weight limit and no exception can be provided under any circumstance, while giving reasons for its rejection of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics final. An ad-hoc division of the CAS had on August 14 rejected her appeal against a gut-wrenching disqualification from the final for being 100gm overweight, a decision that evoked a sharp reaction from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The CAS on Monday published a detailed decision, furnishing reasons why Vinesh's appeal was rejected.

Watch: Chinese Gymnast Serves Food In Local Restaurant Days After Winning Olympics Silver Medal

The Paris Olympics 2024 opened our eyes to several athletes, who earned their breakthrough moment during the two-week long event. One such athlete was Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin, who won silver in the balance beam gymnastics event at Paris 2024. The 18-year-old shot to fame with a heartwarming moment for her being captured on the Olympic podium, as she tried to bite her medal. Now, fans and supporters across the internet have been given a glimpse into her life back home, as she helps her parents in a restaurant.

"Gain Cheap Popularity": Vinesh Phogat's Husband Blasts Claims Of Rs 16 Crore-Plus Cash Prize After Olympics 2024

Vinesh Phogat has seen a lot in the last fortnight. From the high of becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to enter an Olympics final to the low of getting disqualified for being 100 gram overweight on the morning of the gold medal bout, Vinesh has seen a lot. Her appeal for a shared silver medal was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) too. The support and adulation for Vinesh has not been short though. From the time she landed in India from Paris, Vinesh has been showered with love wherever she has gone. There have been announcements of cash prize too. However, her husband Somvir Rathee has claimed that few organisations have made the false claims of giving her cash prize of ober Rs 16 crore.

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Pakistan Cricket Board's Massive Role In Arshad Nadeem's Olympic Gold, Helped Struggling Athlete With...

Vinesh vs Cousin Babita Phogat In Haryana Polls? Buzz Is Olympian May Join Politics

Rules 'Draconian', No illegal Act By Vinesh Phogat: Court of Arbitration for Sport On Olympic Disqualification

Raksha Bandhan, Mother's Cooking Classes: How Manu Bhaker Is Spending Time Off After Winning Olympics Medal

After Olympics Final Loss, France U21 Coach Thierry Henry Quits

CAS Gives Reasons For Rejecting Vinesh Phogat's Appeal, Says "No Tolerance.."

Watch: Chinese Gymnast Serves Food In Local Restaurant Days After Winning Olympics Silver Medal

"Gain Cheap Popularity": Vinesh Phogat's Husband Blasts Claims Of Rs 16 Crore-Plus Cash Prize After Olympics 2024