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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.

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.

"Despite The Heartbreak...": Sachin Tendulkar Pens Emotional Message For Vinesh Phogat

The news of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics on the day of her gold medal match has galvanized people in the country with Olympians, legends, sportspersons from other sports and celebrities coming out in support of the wrestler. On Wednesday, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to express his support for the 29-year-old and fellow-wrestler Nisha Dahiya, penning a note of solidarity for them. “Nisha Dahiya and Vinesh Phogat, your courage and determination have inspired the entire nation. Nisha, fighting through injury with such spirit was truly remarkable. Vinesh, despite the heartbreak of disqualification, your incredible journey to the finals and victory against Yui Susaki have earned our deepest admiration,” read the post by Sachin Tendulkar.

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.

Vinesh Phogat's Night Of Torture: 'Drastic' Weight-Loss Ordeal That Saw Star Cutting Hair, Shortening Clothes

Of all the ways one can imagine about missing out on an Olympic medal, Vinesh Phogat's certainly falls in the rarest of rare category. Hours after the star Indian wrestler was disqualified from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024 for being 100 gram overweight, three Indian Olympic medallists - Ravi Dahiya, Saina Nehwal and Vijender Singh - told NDTV that they were astonished at the development. All of them agreed that they have never heard of such disqualification ever at top-level sport.

Heartbreak In Paris: What UWW Rules Say On Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification

In a shocking turn of events at the Paris Olympics, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her gold medal bout in the women's 50 kg category after failing her second weigh-in on Wednesday. The disqualification ended her gold medal aspirations and highlighted the rigorous weight restrictions that are in place at the Olympics. Vinesh faced challenges with weight cutting and was racing against time to ensure that she met the stringent 50 kg limit. But she ultimately missed the mark by just over 100 gm, sources said.

After Fourth-Place In Tokyo, Golfer Aditi Ashok Aiming For Medal In Paris Olympics 2024

Aditi Ashok will be determined to make up for her near-miss at the Tokyo Games, while Diksha Dagar will look to overcome the trauma of a car accident as the two Indian golfers begin their campaign at the Paris Games on Wednesday. Two-time Olympian Aditi had come agonisingly close to securing a medal before finishing fourth three years ago in Tokyo and will seek redemption this time. Diksha, on the other hand, escaped unhurt after being involved in a car accident that left her mother hospitalised. But the 23-year-old from Jhajjar has shrugged off all problems and is determined for Olympic success.

"Can't Say What's Right Or Wrong": Lovlina Borgohain On Boxing Points System After Olympics Exit

Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain crashed out of the Paris Olympics after losing to China's Li Qian in the women's 75kg quarterfinal at North Paris Arena on Sunday. With Lovlina's 1-4 split result, India failed to win any medals in boxing events in Paris. Following her loss, Lovlina spoke to IANS and expressed her disappointment for not being able to recreate her heroics from the previous edition. “I am having trouble accepting this defeat as I failed to achieve what I thought I would. I have to see where I lacked in the contest, if I knew beforehand where I lacked maybe I could have been champion,” Lovlina told IANS.

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

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

"Despite The Heartbreak...": Sachin Tendulkar Pens Emotional Message For Vinesh Phogat

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

Vinesh Phogat's Night Of Torture: 'Drastic' Weight-Loss Ordeal That Saw Star Cutting Hair, Shortening Clothes

Heartbreak In Paris: What UWW Rules Say On Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification

After Fourth-Place In Tokyo, Golfer Aditi Ashok Aiming For Medal In Paris Olympics 2024

"Can't Say What's Right Or Wrong": Lovlina Borgohain On Boxing Points System After Olympics Exit