Sep 24, 2024, at 08:47 pm
London Olympic bronze medalist Yogeshwar Dutt has slammed wrestler-turned-Congress politician and Haryana poll candidate Vinesh Phogat for blaming others for her Paris Olympic disqualification instead of taking responsibility and apologizing to the nation.
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.
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.
'I hope Vinesh gets the medal because...': Neeraj Chopra on wrestler's Olympic silver appeal
Aug 11, 2024, at 04:47 am
Paris: Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is hopeful for wrestler Vinesh Phogat as she awaits the outcome of her appeal against disqualification from the Games.
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.
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".
Vinesh Phogat retires after Paris Olympics disqualification, says 'I have no more strength'
Aug 08, 2024, at 06:04 pm
Paris/IBNS: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement after she suffered a heartbreak by getting disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to weight issues missing out on a chance to clinch a gold.
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.
Aug 08, 2024, at 06:08 am
Paris/IBNS: Vinesh Phogat, who was earlier disqualified from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics 2024 for being 100 grams overweight than the permissible limit in a Gold Medal match, has decided to file an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the decision.
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.
Aug 07, 2024, at 10:35 pm
Indian Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the Indian Olympic Association has lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling over the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics which left the nation heartbroken.
Completely gutted: Indian Olympic legends express sadness after Vinay Phogat's disqualification
Aug 07, 2024, at 10:09 pm
Indian Olympic legends Abhinav Bindra and Vijendra Singh expressed sadness after wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to her overweight.
Vinesh Phogat hospitalised due to dehydration after Paris Olympics disqualification
Aug 07, 2024, at 08:01 pm
Paris/IBNS: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was on Wednesday disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to her overweight, has been hospitalised due to dehydration, media reports said.
Aug 07, 2024, at 07:29 pm
Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the Indian Olympics Council (IOC) president PT Usha to explore all possible options to help wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who has been disqualified from the Olympics 2024 over her overweight, media reports said.
Aug 07, 2024, at 07:20 pm
Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a heartfelt message on his X handle for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was on Wednesday disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to her overweight.
India's heartbreak as Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics
Aug 07, 2024, at 06:15 pm
Paris/IBNS: In a heartbreak for India, wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from Olympics 2024 after she was found slightly overweight, missing out on a sure chance to grab either gold or silver medal.
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.
Aug 06, 2024, at 10:17 pm
India's Vinesh Phogat cruised to the semi-finals of the women’s 50kg freestyle event of the ongoing Paris Olympics by beating CWG gold-medallist Ukrainian wrestler Oksana Livach 7-5 on Tuesday.
Vinesh Phogat makes the cut for Paris Olympics 2024
Apr 21, 2024, at 01:42 am
India’s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was at the forefront of the protests against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, secured an Olympic quota in the women's 50kg category.
Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat leaves her Arjuna and Khel Ratna Awards on Kartavya Path
Dec 31, 2023, at 05:27 am
New Delhi: Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat left her Arjuna and Khel Ratna Awards on the pavement of Kartavya Path in New Delhi in protest against the alleged mistreatment of female wrestlers in India amid the controversy in the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
IOC forms temporary wrestling body days after federation suspended over protests
Dec 28, 2023, at 01:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Olympic Association has formed a temporary committee to run the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), days after the Centre suspended its newly elected administration over protest by wrestlers.
'Will return national awards': Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat writes an open letter to PM Modi
Dec 27, 2023, at 03:39 am
New Delhi: A week after Sakshee Malikkh announced her retirement from wrestling and Bajrang Punia relinquished his Padma Shri, ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who protested fiercely against the former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has declared her intention to return the Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.
'Trials should be fair': Coaches, parents on exemption granted to 6 wrestlers
Jun 24, 2023, at 05:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Several wrestling coaches and parents have criticised the decision to exempt Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and three other wrestlers, associated with the protest against the federation chief, from Asian Games and World Championships trials.
Wrestling federation president to release statement on Jan 22
Jan 21, 2023, at 05:59 am
Gonda (UP)IBNS/UNI: President of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Kaisarganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, will release his formal statement on the ongoing tussle between him and the wrestlers on Jan 22.
Vijender Singh joins wrestlers' protest, asked to step down from stage: Report
Jan 21, 2023, at 05:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Olympian boxer and Congress politician Vijender Singh on Friday joined the wrestlers protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation India (WFI) and its chairman Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges.
Jan 19, 2023, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: CPI (M) leader Brinda Karat was requested to leave the stage with folded hands at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday where over 200 wrestlers are protesting against alleged sexual exploitation and abuse by the wrestling federation chief and several coaches, media reports said.
WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh calls sports minister Anurag Thakur to clarify wrestlers' allegations
Jan 19, 2023, at 09:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh called Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to explain himself over the allegations of sexual misconduct by wrestlers, media reports said.