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What Vinesh Phogat Told Court On Reason Behind Increased Weight At Paris Olympics

Entire India awaits the Court of Arbitration (CAS) verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's joint silver medal plea. Vinesh, who was disqualified before her final in the Women's Freestyle 50k wrestling bout, was weighing 100 grams over the 50kg limit. As the arguments continue in front of the CAS, Vinesh has reportedly sighted the tight schedule between her bout as well as the distance between Athletes' Village and the competition arena as the reason behind her failure to make the weight cut.

Wrestling: Japan's Kiyooka wins men's 65kg freestyle gold

PARIS: Kotaro Kiyooka of Japan won the men's 65kg freestyle gold, while Iran's Rahman Amouzadkhalili took silver at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

Ten Big Moments Of The Paris Olympics 2024

From a colourful, sometimes controversial opening ceremony to boxers caught up in a gender row to respectful bows on the gymnastics podium, the 2024 Olympics served up many memorable moments. Here's a look at the top 10 best moments of Paris Olympics 2024:

"Sorry For What Happened But We Have To Follow Rules": World Wrestling Body Chief To NDTV

As India waits for the results of wrestler Vinesh Phogat's hearing at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), the United World Wrestling president Nenad Lalovic shared an important insight as far as the entire weigh-in controversy is concerned. Lalovic, in an exclusive chat with NDTV, expressed his sympathies over the entire incident that saw Vinesh being disqualified from the Paris Olympic Games on the morning of her gold medal bout. Vinesh's weight was reportedly just 100 grams over the 50kg mark that she needed to touch in order to be eligible for the final bout. But, she had to be disqualified.

Parents Died At 11, But Aman Sehrawat Kept Working Towards Dream At Chhatrasal, Won Olympic Bronze

Living up to the expectations, Aman Sehrawat on Friday bagged the men's 57kg freestyle bronze medal at the Olympics with a commanding win over Darian Toi Cruz, bringing some cheers to the Indian wrestling contingent that has been rocked by controversies. The 21-year-old U-23 world champion was the lone Indian male wrestler to qualify for the Paris Games and he did not disappoint, winning 13-5 in the bronze play-off at Champ de Mars Arena. The sport of wrestling has not missed a medal at the Olympics since 2008 and Aman's effort ensured the streak remained unbroken.

Reetika Hooda Shows Promise Before Quarterfinal Exit In Paris Olympics 2024

Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda on Saturday bowed out of the Paris Olympics after impressing in her narrow quarterfinal defeat at the hands of top seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy in the women's 76kg event in Paris. The repechage route for Reetika was closed by American Kennedy Blades, who defeated the Kyrgyzstan wrestler Aiperi 8-6 in an energy-sapping semifinal. Reetika's defeat means India's campaign at the Games ended with six medals - one short of its tally at the Tokyo edition. Up against the Asian Games champion and World Championship silver medallist, Reetika managed to restrict her formidable rival to standing wrestling but eventually lost the bout on criteria after it ended 1-1.

Suspense Over Vinesh Phogat's Appeal For Olympic Silver Medal Continues, New CAS Verdict Date Is...

The suspense of Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision on Vinesh Phogat's appeal for Olympic silver deferred continues. Earlier, it was said that the verdict would come by Saturday, 9:30PM IST. But it has now been deferred. In a fresh statement, it has been said that the the 'decision' will be 'issued' by Sunday (August 11). The 'reasoned order' will be issued at a later date. Vinesh Phogat had appealed in the CAS against her disqualification from the women's 50kg free-style final of the Olympic Games for being 100 gram overweight.

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What Vinesh Phogat Told Court On Reason Behind Increased Weight At Paris Olympics

Wrestling: Japan's Kiyooka wins men's 65kg freestyle gold

Ten Big Moments Of The Paris Olympics 2024

"Sorry For What Happened But We Have To Follow Rules": World Wrestling Body Chief To NDTV

Parents Died At 11, But Aman Sehrawat Kept Working Towards Dream At Chhatrasal, Won Olympic Bronze

Reetika Hooda Shows Promise Before Quarterfinal Exit In Paris Olympics 2024

Suspense Over Vinesh Phogat's Appeal For Olympic Silver Medal Continues, New CAS Verdict Date Is...

Watch Canadian Ana Paula Godinez wrestle for Olympic bronze