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"Vinesh Phogat Can't Make This Mistake, It Might Be Sabotage": Vijender Singh

Indian boxing stalwart Vijender Singh has alleged that wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics final might be a case of sabotage as elite athletes like her are well-versed with the techniques of cutting weight before major competitions. Vijender, who is India's first and only male boxer to have won an Olympic medal, knows a thing or two about maintaining weight before major bouts and he said it is shocking that Vinesh was 100gm over in the weigh-in before an Olympic final. "I think it might be sabotage. 100gm, you have got to be kidding me. We athletes can shed 5 to 6kg overnight. It is difficult no doubt but we know how to control our hunger, thirst, and exert to the extreme," the middle-weight (75kg) boxer told PTI.

Paris Olympics: Antim Panghal Surrenders To Turkish Opponent In Round Of 16

India's biggest wrestling medal hope Antim Panghal crashed to a humiliating 0-10 defeat at the hands of her Turkish opponent Yetgil Zeynep in the women's 53 kg category at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Antim, who was one of the first to gain an Olympic quota in the category earlier owned by Vinesh Phogat, was outclassed in 101 seconds in the first round. The Turkish wrestler emerged victorious by virtue of "Technical Superiority" where she had a clear 10-point lead over her Indian opponent.

After Winning 10,000m, Joshua Cheptegui Pulls Out Of 5,000m In Paris Olympics 2024

Newly-crowned Olympic 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei will not defend his 5,000m title in Paris, he announced on Instagram Tuesday. "I'm so proud of having won Olympic gold in the 10,000m," said Cheptegei, who won silver in the event in the Tokyo Games. "So proud for Uganda. After the world junior 10,000m title, three times the world 10,000m titles, the world 10,000m record, this gold medal in an Olympic record time completes my collection.

"Some Water Had To Be Given": Medical Officer On Vinesh Phogat's Increased Weight

As the entire India sheds tears on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympic Games, the contingent's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala for the quadrennial event, shed light on the entire weight controversy. Vinesh was set to participate in her gold medal match on Wednesday but she failed the morning weigh-in, as she was overweight by about 100 grams, in the 50kg category. Dr Pardiwala explained that Vinesh's weight gain was higher than expected after she finished her three bouts on Tuesday. But, it couldn't be brought down in time despite extreme efforts.

WFI President Sanjay Singh Shows Support To Vinesh Phogat Following Her Disqualification

Stating that it is "extremely sad for the country" that grappler Vinesh Phogat's was disqualified from the freestyle women's 50kg wrestling final in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh said, "we will do whatever is possible." In a big blow to India's medal hopes from the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match.

India Lose To Germany 1-3 In Women's Table Tennis Team Quarterfinals

Archana Kamath gave a brief resistance but that was not enough as India lost 1-3 to technically superior Germany in the women's table tennis team event quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Indian table tennis campaign ended with the loss. The Indian duo of Sreeja Akula and Archana lost the opening doubles match 5-11 11-8 10-12 6-11 to the German pair of Yuan Wan and Xiona Shan. Sreeja and Archana were holding the fort till the third game but they lost it in deuce. Thereafter, they lost the match.

India's Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay Team Fails At Paris 2024

In a disappointing turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India's marathon race walk mixed relay team, comprised of Suraj Panwar, and Priyanka Goswami, did not finish the final of the mixed relay event on Wednesday. The Indian duo's campaign ended prematurely at the 33.4km mark, shortly after the third exchange, due to multiple infractions involving loss of contact and bent knee issues. The marathon race walk mixed relay, known for its gruelling demands and technical precision, saw Spain's Alvaro Martin and Maria Perez emerge victorious with a time of 2:50:31, securing the gold medal.

"She Will Try Again For 2028": Uncle's Consoling Words For Vinesh Phogat After Disqualification

The celebration turned into sombre in less than 24 hours on Wednesday in the ancestral village of Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler who was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being overweight, in Haryana's Charki Dadri. Family members of the wrestler were celebrating her victory on Tuesday night after she became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the Olympic Games with a convincing 5-0 win over Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez. Her uncle Mahavir Phogat became emotional when she was disqualified.

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"Vinesh Phogat Can't Make This Mistake, It Might Be Sabotage": Vijender Singh

Paris Olympics: Antim Panghal Surrenders To Turkish Opponent In Round Of 16

After Winning 10,000m, Joshua Cheptegui Pulls Out Of 5,000m In Paris Olympics 2024

"Some Water Had To Be Given": Medical Officer On Vinesh Phogat's Increased Weight

WFI President Sanjay Singh Shows Support To Vinesh Phogat Following Her Disqualification

India Lose To Germany 1-3 In Women's Table Tennis Team Quarterfinals

India's Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay Team Fails At Paris 2024

"She Will Try Again For 2028": Uncle's Consoling Words For Vinesh Phogat After Disqualification