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CAS publishes full verdict on dismissal of Vinesh Phogat's joint silver medal appeal, terms it ’particularly difficult case’

Aug 20, 2024, at 09:43 pm

Geneva/IBNS: Nearly a week after announcing the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's plea against disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 as dismissed, the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) on Monday (August 19) released a full report of the entire proceedings, media reports said.

'Time was not fair': Vinesh Phogat finally breaks her silence after Olympics disqualification

Aug 17, 2024, at 05:42 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has finally broken her silence on her heart-breaking disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024 after she was found to be 50 grams overweight the permissible limit.

Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Vinesh Phogat's petition for silver in Olympics 2024

Aug 15, 2024, at 04:52 am

In a heartbreak for India, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Wednesday dismissed wrestler Vinesh Phogat's petition for a joint silver medal in the Olympics 2024.

Court of Arbitration for Sport sets Aug 16 as new deadline for Vinesh Phogat's silver medal verdict

Aug 14, 2024, at 05:12 am

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has deferred wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Olympic silver medal verdict date to August 16.

'Player, coach responsible for weight management': PT Usha defends IOA, blames Vinesh Phogat and her support staff for 'weigh-in' fiasco

Aug 12, 2024, at 08:11 pm

Paris/IBNS: Ahead of the all-important Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and her right to earn a silver medal at Paris Olympic 2024, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday (Aug 11) pointed the finger at the Indian wrestler in response to the criticism directed towards the IOA medical, especially Chief Medical Officer Dinshaw Pardiwala, saying that in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, judo and boxing, it is the responsibility of the athletes and their support staff to maintain their weight.

United States tops Olympic medals list, India stands at 71

Aug 12, 2024, at 04:04 am

The United States dominated the Olympics 2024 and topped the medals tally with 126 medals in total which include 40 gold.

Aman Sehrawat bags bronze medal in men's 57kg wrestling at Paris Olympics

Aug 10, 2024, at 05:41 am

Paris/IBNS: Indian debutant wrestler Aman Sehrawat won a bronze medal in the men's 57kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics on Friday.

She deserves silver medal: Sachin Tendulkar backs Vinesh Phogat's appeal against Olympics disqualification

Aug 10, 2024, at 05:15 am

As the hearing of Vinesh Phogat's appeal against the Olympic decision to disqualify her is ongoing in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has voiced his support for the wrestler and said the silver should be given to her as she defeated her opponent "fair and square for the finals".

It's a silver for Neeraj Chopra in Paris Olympics men's javelin throw

Aug 09, 2024, at 07:05 am

Paris/IBNS: India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra did not disappoint his fans this Olympic season by clinching the Silver Medal for his country in the men's javelin throw event.

'Sarpanch Saab': PM Modi calls Indian hockey team after historic Olympics Bronze medal win

Aug 09, 2024, at 05:26 am

PM Modi spoke to the Indian men's hockey team over the phone to congratulate the players for winning the Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

Aman Sehrawat loses to Japan's Rei Higuchi in Olympics Men's 57kg semis, will play for bronze

Aug 09, 2024, at 04:30 am

Paris/IBNS: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat lost to Japan's Rei Higuchi in the Men's 57kg semi-finals at the Paris Olympics. 

India beat Spain in Olympics Men's Hockey to win back-to-back Bronze medals

Aug 09, 2024, at 01:17 am

Paris/IBNS: After a day of despair, the Indian Men's Hockey team brought back smiles to the faces of 1.4 billion people after they defeated Spain to win the Bronze Medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Paris Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sherawat beats Albania's Abakarov 11-0 to enter semis

Aug 08, 2024, at 10:59 pm

Indian grappler Aman Sehrawat cruised into semifinals, exhibiting a commanding performance, leveraging technical superiority to beat Zelimkhan Abakarov with a decisive 11-0 victory.

Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu finishes 4th in 49kg women's weightlifting, misses bronze

Aug 08, 2024, at 07:04 am

Paris/IBNS: In more heartbreaking news for India in this Olympic campaign, Mirabai Chanu finished at the fourth place in the 49kg Women’s Weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics.

'We tried all drastic measures like hair cut but...': Medical officer on Vignesh's weight increase row

Aug 08, 2024, at 02:45 am

Paris/IBNS: As entire India sheds tears on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympic Games, the contingent's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala for the event, shared details of the entire weight controversy.

Vinesh Phogat makes history by storming into women's 50kg wrestling final, assured of silver at least

Aug 07, 2024, at 04:53 am

Paris/IBNS: Vinesh Phogat defeated Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba by 5-0 to enter the Olympics 2024 women's wrestling 50kg final.

Paris: Cindy Ngamba assures first-ever medal for Refugee Olympic team

Aug 06, 2024, at 07:36 pm

Cindy Ngamba has made history by becoming the first-ever refugee athlete guaranteed to receive an Olympic medal – the colour yet to be determined – following a dominant quarter-final boxing match at the Paris Games on Sunday.

Olympics: Injured Nisha Dahiya loses women's freestyle wrestling QF, shuttler Lakshya Sen misses bronze

Aug 06, 2024, at 05:11 am

Paris/IBNS: An injured Nisha Dahiya was left in tears as she lost the women's freestyle wrestling 68kg quarter-final match at the Paris Olympics.

Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final to win Olympic gold

Aug 05, 2024, at 02:40 am

Serbian Tennis icon Novak Djokovic finally ended his long wait for an Olympic gold medal when he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final on Sunday.

Lakshya Sen's march for Paris Olympic gold ends, loses semi-final clash against Viktor Axelsen

Aug 05, 2024, at 12:05 am

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen lost his semi-final clash against Viktor Axelsen ending his golden run in the ongoing Paris Olympics here on Sunday.

Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Paris Olympics 2024: India beats Great Britain in shoot-out to enter semis

Aug 04, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Paris: India on Sunday advanced to the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics 2024 men's hockey after defeating Great Britain in a shoot-out at Stade Yves-du-Manoir.

Super Sunday for India at Olympics Day 9: Lovlina, Lakshya Sen eye medals; hockey team to play Britain in QF

Aug 04, 2024, at 05:56 pm

Paris/IBNS: It promises to be a blockbuster Sunday for India at the Paris Olympics 2024 with Lakshya Sen taking on Denmark's Viktor Axelsen for a place in the final of men's singles badminton. 

India's Day 8 at Paris Olympics: Boxer Nishant Dev and archers disappoint, Manu Bhaker narrowly misses 3rd medal

Aug 04, 2024, at 06:47 am

Paris: Indian boxer Nishant Dev has been eliminated from the Men’s 71 kg competition after a split decision defeat to Mexico’s Marco Verde in the quarter-finals. Nishant started strong but was eventually outmatched by Marco’s sustained aggression in the later rounds.

Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu's 3rd Olympic medal hope dashed; India faces mixed day with shooting bronze and multiple setbacks

Aug 02, 2024, at 05:53 am

Paris: On day 6th, Swapnil Kusale's bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions shooting event at Paris Olympics 2024, bringing India's total medal count to three in the games.

Paris Olympics 2024: Indian men's hockey team goes down 1-2 against Belgium

Aug 01, 2024, at 10:15 pm

Paris: The Indian men's hockey team suffered its first loss at the Paris 2024 Olympics, falling 1-2 to defending champions Belgium in their fourth Pool B match on Thursday.

Shooter Swapnil Kusale wins bronze; India's 3rd medal in Paris Olympics 2024

Aug 01, 2024, at 09:28 pm

Paris: Shooter Swapnil Kusale won India's third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics by securing a bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the National Shooting Center in Châteauroux on Thursday.

You made the country proud: Narendra Modi tells Olympic bronze medalist Manu Bhaker during telephonic conversation

Jul 29, 2024, at 03:39 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday called up shooter Manu Bhaker for winning the bronze medal in the women's 10 m air pistol at the Paris Olympics 2024 and said she made the country proud with her performance in the shooting arena.

Balraj Panwar keeps medal hopes alive, finishes second in repechage round of men's singles sculls quarterfinals

Jul 28, 2024, at 09:28 pm

Indian rower and medal hope Balraj Panwar qualified directly to the quarterfinals of the men’s single sculls event on Sunday.

PV Sindhu beats Maldivian opponent Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq in first-round clash of Paris Olympics

Jul 28, 2024, at 07:26 pm

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu began her Olympic journey with a win by beating Maldivian opponent Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq in a group stage match here on Sunday.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Tarn Taran’s Anita Sood appointed as Observer

Jul 27, 2024, at 11:34 pm

Anita Sood, a celebrated figure in Indian athletics and a former national high jump champion, has been appointed as the observer for the Indian contingent at the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.