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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."

As Olympic Silver Appeal Gets Rejected, Vinesh Phogat's First Instagram Post Viral

After the announcement of the dismissal of her application for an Olympic silver medal following disqualification from the women's 50 kg final at Paris, former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat took to social media to make a cryptic post. 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." After the release of this statement, Vinesh took to Instagram on Thursday, posting a picture of her laying down on a mat with her hands covering her eyes, as if conveying an emotion of distress.

"Only Single-Line Order...": Vinesh Phogat's Lawyer Reacts To CAS Verdict On Paris Olympics 2024 Silver

The Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) advocate Vidushpat Singhania confirmed that only a "single-line order has come" and not a detailed order. On Wednesday, CAS released a statement to confirm that, "The application field by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 has been dismissed." Speaking to ANI, Vidushpat said that the CAS has not cited a reason why has it been dismissed her appeal. He further added that CAS's decision can be appealed against at the Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days.

World No. 1, 82-0 Record: Meet The Opponents Vinesh Phogat Beat In Women's 50kg Freestyle Wrestling At Paris Olympics 2024

India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat was on cusp of history in the women's freestyle 50kg category at Paris Olympics 2024, after two giant-killing victories in the Round of 16 and quarter-final. Vinesh beat two titans of 50kg wrestling: Japan's Yui Susaki and Ukraine's Oksana Livach. In the semi-final, she beat Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez. However, before her final bout, Vinesh Phogat, the 29-year-old was disqualified from the women's 50kg free-style final for being 100gm overweight at the time of weigh-in. Vinesh, who was making her third Olympic appearance here, announced her retirement from the sport a day after her disqualification, saying that she doesn't have the strength to continue.

CAS dismisses Indian wrestler Phogat's appeal against disqualification

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against disqualification from the Paris Olympics after she failed to make weight for her women's 50kg freestyle final last week.

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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

As Olympic Silver Appeal Gets Rejected, Vinesh Phogat's First Instagram Post Viral

"Only Single-Line Order...": Vinesh Phogat's Lawyer Reacts To CAS Verdict On Paris Olympics 2024 Silver

World No. 1, 82-0 Record: Meet The Opponents Vinesh Phogat Beat In Women's 50kg Freestyle Wrestling At Paris Olympics 2024

CAS dismisses Indian wrestler Phogat's appeal against disqualification