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Tough Challenge Awaits Neeraj Chopra In His Bid For Another Piece Of History

His stunning monster throw of 89.34m in the qualification round made quite a statement but a tough challenge awaits defending champion Neeraj Chopra as he seeks another piece of history in the Paris Olympics men's javelin throw final round on Thursday. Just like he did at the same stage in the Tokyo Olympics three years back, Chopra needed just a few seconds to top the qualification round with his opening throw but the similarity ends there. This time, the quality of the field is better than Tokyo with nine throwers crossing the automatic final round qualification mark of 84m in Paris as against six in Tokyo.

"Don't Need A Gold Medal To...": Abhinav Bindra Consoles Vinesh Phogat After Her Disqualification From Olympics Wrestling Final

Shortly after India received a huge setback at the Paris Olympics with the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the 50 Kg women's wrestling final, the grappler was consoled by Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra. Vinesh was scheduled to take on United States' Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match. A statement issued by the Indian Olympic contingent said that Phogat had tipped the scales above the 50 kg mark and was disqualified. In a post on X, Bindra wrote, "Completely gutted. Sometimes you don't need a gold medal to be a true champion to people...."

Olympics latest: Sarah Lavin through to 100m hurdles semi-final

Limerick's Sarah Lavin is into the semi-finals of the women's 100-metre hurdles at the Olympic Games in Paris.

"There Has Been Mistake On Vinesh Phogat's Part Too": Saina Nehwal To NDTV On Wrestler's Olympic Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat's day of triumph turned into abject despair on Wednesday morning after the wrestler was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh had qualified for the 50kg women's wrestling final - the first Indian woman to do so. But now she will have to return empty-handed from Paris. The Indian Olympic Association requested privacy for the wrestler, who was competing in her third Olympics.

Vinesh Phogat Admitted To Hospital Due To Dehydration After Paris Olympics Disqualification: Report

In a shocking reversal of fortunes, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on Wednesday from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold. She took some extreme steps to fall under the desired weight category, including skipping meals and not drinking enough water. The 29-year-old grappler is said to have suffered extreme dehydration and had to be given medical care, media reports have suggested. At present, Vinesh is in the polyclinic of the Olympic Village, and is said to be stable and resting.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Out Of Paris Olympics Over Weight, India Files Appeal

India's ace grappler Vinesh Phogat stood on the cusp of ultimate glory in the Paris Olympic Games 2024 but has now be disqualified from the competition entirely. Vinesh, who was competing in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category, is out of the competition, having been weighed over the limit for her event. Vinesh usually competes in the 53kg category but brought her weight down to 50kg for the Paris Olympics. On Day 2 of her weigh-in, however, Vinesh was found weighing over the desired limit, though by a small margin of about 100 grams. An appeal has already been filed by the Indian Olympic Association on the matter.

Haircut, No Water Or Food For Days: What Vinesh Phogat Did To Compete In Lower Weight Category

A piece of heartbreaking news emerged from the Paris Olympic Games as India's Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50kg women's freestyle wrestling final. Over a billion people were gunning for Vinesh as she accomplished an unprecedented feat by becoming the first woman from the country to qualify for a wrestling final in the Olympic Games. But, just as prayers had started across the country ahead of Vinesh's gold medal bout, the entire sporting fraternity received a massive shock as Vinesh was disqualified for roughly weighing 100 grams over the limit of 50kg.

Why Has Vinesh Phogat Been Disqualified From Paris Olympics - Explained

In a heartbreaking twist of fate for Vinesh Phogat, the Indian wrestler has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh, who was set to compete for gold medal on Wednesday in the Women's 50kg final, was disqualified by the event organisers as she was a few grams overweight on the morning of her gold medal match against USA's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt. For the unversed, Vinesh had cut down on her weight to compete in the 50kg category, having previously competed in the 53kg category.

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Tough Challenge Awaits Neeraj Chopra In His Bid For Another Piece Of History

"Don't Need A Gold Medal To...": Abhinav Bindra Consoles Vinesh Phogat After Her Disqualification From Olympics Wrestling Final

Olympics latest: Sarah Lavin through to 100m hurdles semi-final

"There Has Been Mistake On Vinesh Phogat's Part Too": Saina Nehwal To NDTV On Wrestler's Olympic Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat Admitted To Hospital Due To Dehydration After Paris Olympics Disqualification: Report

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Out Of Paris Olympics Over Weight, India Files Appeal

Haircut, No Water Or Food For Days: What Vinesh Phogat Did To Compete In Lower Weight Category

Why Has Vinesh Phogat Been Disqualified From Paris Olympics - Explained