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Why Was Vinesh Phogat Case Verdict Delayed? Here's What Lawyer Told Court

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced a fresh deadline to deliver the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal on Tuesday. Vinesh and her fans all across India might have to wait till August 16 to hear from the court after the wrestler appealed for a silver medal to be granted to her following her disqualification from the Women's 50kg freestyle final over failed weigh-in. While a delay in the verdict signals Vinesh's strengthening grip on the case, the court also has to consider the ramifications of the verdict, if given in the wrestler's favour.

"Snoring Audio" Behind Arshad Nadeem's Independence Day Message Has Fans In Splits

Pakistan's Golden Boy Arshad Nadeem has been a constant present on social media ever since he returned home from Paris. His men's javelin throw gold medal in the Olympic Games earned Pakistan a historic feat in world athletics history. While Arshad is bound to be in the spotlight, courtesy of his performance in the Paris Games, he has often been at the center of some hilarious incidents back home. In a fresh video that has surfaced on social media, Arshad sent out an Independence Day message to his fans in Pakistan.

"140 Crore Indians Waiting": Vinesh Phogat's Uncle Mahavir On Appeal Verdict To NDTV

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) continues to delay its verdict on Vinesh Phoga's case, seeking more time to come to a conclusion. Amid this excruciating period of wait, her uncle Mahavir Phogat spoke exclusively to NDTV, saying he is hopeful that the decision will be in her favour. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on the morning of the Paris Olympics final for exceeding the 50kg weight limit. During the weigh-in, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit. Vinesh had requested the Court of Arbitration in Sport (CAS) to award her the silver medal.

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.

"Maal Ikatha Karna Hai": Arshad Nadeem's Answer To Reporter Stumps Internet

Arshad Nadeem scripted history by becoming the first athlete from Pakistan to win an individual Olympic gold medal. Nadeem came up with a monster throw of 92.97m to break the Olympic record and clinch the gold medal in the men's javelin event at the Paris Olympics 2024. The throw left everyone stunned and it was enough to beat India's Neeraj Chopra who claimed the silver with a season-best throw of 89.45m. Following his Olympics triumph, Nadeem has been busy with media interactions and a moment from an interview has gone viral on social media. In the video, the reporter asked Nadeem - "What is the plan now?" and he replied - "Maal ikatha karna hain (Need to collect things)".

Branded "Kangana Ranaut Of Sports" For Neeraj Chopra Comment, Saina Nehwal Hits Back

India's badminton star Saina Nehwal found herself becoming a topic of social media chatter over certain comments made by her during a podcast. Saina made an honest admission during the interview, saying didn't know that Javelin Throw was a part of Olympic Games until India's Neeraj Chopra bagged a gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021. The comment by Saina, though made out of honesty, saw her getting trolled on social media, with references like 'Kangana Ranaut of sports' also made.

PKR 150 Million Cash, Endowment Fund Of 1 Billion: Pakistan PM Honours Arshad Nadeem

Rewards continue to rain for Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem who made history in the Paris Olympic Games 2024, clinching the first-ever gold medal for his country in individual sports. Since Arshad has returned to Pakistan, rewards in both cash and kind have been pouring in. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a cash prize of PKR 150 million (approx. INR 4.5 crore) and a civil award for Pakistani javelin hero Arshad.

Imane Khelif Names Elon Musk, JK Rowling In Lawsuit Over Olympics Gender Row

The Paris Olympics 2024 concluded with Algerian boxer Imane Khelif winning the gold medal. Often being labelled a 'biological male', Imane saw noise erupt whenever she won a boxing bout. But, she decided to keep quiet, not letting her performances inside the ring get impacted by the chatter outside the arena. However, as the Paris Games were concluded Khelif decided to file a lawsuit over the gender row during the Olympic Games, while also naming Tesla owner Elon Musk and famous British author JK Rowling in it.

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Why Was Vinesh Phogat Case Verdict Delayed? Here's What Lawyer Told Court

"Snoring Audio" Behind Arshad Nadeem's Independence Day Message Has Fans In Splits

"140 Crore Indians Waiting": Vinesh Phogat's Uncle Mahavir On Appeal Verdict To NDTV

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

"Maal Ikatha Karna Hai": Arshad Nadeem's Answer To Reporter Stumps Internet

Branded "Kangana Ranaut Of Sports" For Neeraj Chopra Comment, Saina Nehwal Hits Back

PKR 150 Million Cash, Endowment Fund Of 1 Billion: Pakistan PM Honours Arshad Nadeem

Imane Khelif Names Elon Musk, JK Rowling In Lawsuit Over Olympics Gender Row