Girma in 'good shape' after steeplechase fall, IOC says
PARIS : Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma is recovering the day after a fall that shocked fans at the men's 3,000 metres steeplechase final, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday.
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Have Nothing Left To Say: Teary-Eyed Vinesh Phogat's Uncle On Her Disqualification
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's uncle and celebrated coach Mahavir Phogat said he is left shattered and stunned after learning about the grappler's disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight.
"Goodbye, Wrestling": Vinesh Phogat Says Retiring Day After Olympics Shock
Heartbroken over her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling. The grappler stood on the cusp of a gold medal in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling event before exceeding her weight by 100 grams during the morning weigh-in on Wednesday.
Morocco's El Bakkali retains steeplechase title after shocking Girma fall
PARIS :Soufiane El Bakkali retained his Olympic men's 3,000 metres steeplechase title to deliver Morocco's first medal of the Games on Wednesday, as Ethiopian world record holder Lamecha Girma was taken to hospital after a horrific fall.
"We Can't Believe...": Babita Phogat On Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 Disqualification
Following Vinesh Phogat's disqualification in the 50 kg category final at the ongoing Paris Olympics, Olympian wrestler Babita Phogat said that they couldn't believe such a thing happened. 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 for breaching the weight mark. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the United States' Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the gold medal match today. Speaking to ANI, Babita Phogat said that it was bad luck for Vinesh and also for the people in India. She said that everyone in India was hoping for the gold medal.
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Heartbreak For India: Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification Shocks All
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 here, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold.