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Vinesh Phogat Arrives In Delhi After Paris Olympics Heartbreak, Security Tightened At Airport

Champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Saturday following the heartbreak in Paris Olympics where she was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final. There was a thick security cover as Phogat, who was found 100 grams overweight on the day of her bout earlier this month, landed in the national capital. Phogat had to stay back in Paris after she had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a joint silver which was eventually dismissed on Wednesday.

"After Father's Death, Mother Was Diagnosed With Stage 3 Cancer": Vinesh Phogat's Emotional Post On Olympic Journey

Following the dismissal of her plea for an Olympic medal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the announcement of her retirement from wrestling, former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat opened up on her journey in life, both as a person and an athlete and thanked people who helped her throughout it. On Wednesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released a statement to confirm that, "The application field by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 has been dismissed." Vinesh was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold medal on August 7. She was disqualified before the women's 50kg final after exceeding the 50kg weight limit before the final on August 7.

"Could See Myself Playing Till...": Vinesh Phogat's Latest Post A Hint On Retirement U-Turn?

For Vinesh Phogat, the last 10 days have been no less than a nightmare. Less than 24 hours after becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to enter final in Olympics, Vinesh was disqualified for being 100 gram overweight that the permissible 50 kg weight limit. The star wrestler and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a shared silver but to no avail.

"Time Was Not Fair...": Vinesh Phogat Breaks Silence On What She Went Through During Olympics Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat has finally broken her silence on her heart-breaking disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The star wrestler had made history by becoming the first Indian woman to enter a wrestling event final at the Olympics. But on the morning of her event on August 7, Vinesh was found to be 100 gram and hence was disqualified. She and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) approached the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a joint silver medal but the appeal was dismissed.

Delhi High Court Restores IOA Ad Hoc Panel Mandate For Wrestling Federation On Plea By Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat

The Delhi High Court on Friday restored the mandate of Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) ad hoc committee constituted for running the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on a plea by celebrated wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian. following the elections held in the federation in December. The court, in an interim order, said the IOA's decision to dissolve the ad hoc committee was incompatible with Union Sports Ministry's order suspending the WFI shortly after the December elections, while adding that until the suspension order is not recalled, it is necessary for the ad hoc committee to manage the federation's affairs.

"Thought She Might Die": Vinesh Phogat's Coach On Night Before Failed Weigh-In

Former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat silenced millions of her critics by defeating the world No. 1 and reigning Olympic champion Yui Susaki at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Vinesh also scripted history by becoming India's first woman wrestler to enter the finals of the Olympic Games. However, in a heartbreaking twist of tale, Vinesh was disqualified on the morning of her gold medal match for being 100 grams overweight. This not only put her out of the gold medal match, but also denied her the opportunity to win silver.

"Help Us Host An Olympics": PM Narendra Modi Seeks Input From '2036 Team'

After announcing India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics in his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked for Indian athletes' input for the smooth hosting of the quadrennial extravaganza in 2036. Notably, India will be bidding to host the Olympic Games in 2036. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has also initiated the dialogue process with the Future Host Commission (FHC).

"Matter Of Great Pride": What PM Narendra Modi Said On Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 Feat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on wrestler Vinesh Phogat for her scintillating show at the Paris Olympics and becoming the first Indian woman grappler to reach the final. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and greeted the Indian athletes and medal winners of the recently concluded Paris Olympics at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital on Independence Day. While interacting with Indian contingent from the Paris Olympics, PM Modi noted Vinesh's achievement and said, "Vinesh became the first Indian (women) to reach the finals in wrestling, which is a matter of great pride for all of us."

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Vinesh Phogat Arrives In Delhi After Paris Olympics Heartbreak, Security Tightened At Airport

"After Father's Death, Mother Was Diagnosed With Stage 3 Cancer": Vinesh Phogat's Emotional Post On Olympic Journey

"Could See Myself Playing Till...": Vinesh Phogat's Latest Post A Hint On Retirement U-Turn?

"Time Was Not Fair...": Vinesh Phogat Breaks Silence On What She Went Through During Olympics Disqualification

Delhi High Court Restores IOA Ad Hoc Panel Mandate For Wrestling Federation On Plea By Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat

"Thought She Might Die": Vinesh Phogat's Coach On Night Before Failed Weigh-In

"Help Us Host An Olympics": PM Narendra Modi Seeks Input From '2036 Team'

"Matter Of Great Pride": What PM Narendra Modi Said On Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 Feat