Paris Olympics 2024 Wrestling

Vinesh Phogat Blasts IOA Chief PT Usha Over Photo Scandal,' Gave No Support...' - Watch

Vinesh Phogat, the first female wrestler from India to reach an Olympic final, had her hopes dashed when she was found overweight and subsequently disqualified.

Sep 11, 2024, 13:07 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat Posts Cryptic After CAS Dismisses Olympic Medal Plea Goes Viral - Check

The image, showing her lying on a wrestling mat with her hands covering her eyes, conveyed a deep sense of anguish and despair.

Aug 16, 2024, 10:32 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat Can Still Get Olympics Medal? IOA Exploring Further Legal Options After CAS's Decision

The CAS decision, announced on August 14, upheld the disqualification, dismissing Phogat's appeal to be awarded a shared silver medal.

Aug 15, 2024, 08:43 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat Controversy: PT Usha Defends IOA Medical Team Amid Paris Olympics Disqualification Drama

Vinesh Phogat’s journey to the Paris Olympics final was nothing short of extraordinary. As the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, expectations were sky-high.

Aug 12, 2024, 10:43 AM IST

Explained: How Do Wrestlers Cut Weight Before Major Competitions?

In the final stretch, the process becomes more extreme. Wrestlers often use heavy clothing to induce sweating and further reduce their weight.

Aug 08, 2024, 07:47 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat To Ben Johnson: 6 Successful Athletes Who Were Disqualified From The Olympics

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024, leaving the Indian wrestling community and sports fans in shock. This disqualification occurred just hours before she was set to compete in the gold medal match of the Women’s 50kg Freestyle wrestling category. The distressing news came as a result of Phogat weighing in slightly over the 50kg limit. Many athletes have faced disqualification before this. Scroll down to check the list.

Aug 07, 2024, 16:36 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat Hospitalized Due To Dehydration After Heartbreaking Olympic Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg final at the Paris Olympics on August 7 for being 150 grams overweight. The disqualification led to dehydration, causing her to faint and requiring hospitalization.

Aug 07, 2024, 13:43 PM IST

5 Reasons To Revisit Nitesh Tiwari’s Dangal From Empowering Women To Cinematic Excellence

Nitesh Tiwari's Dangal not only celebrates the Phogat family's legacy but also as a powerful reminder of the impact and importance of women in sports. 

Aug 07, 2024, 12:40 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified From Paris Olympics 2024, Big Blow For India

Reports indicate that Phogat faced a challenging night before the weigh-in.

Aug 07, 2024, 12:25 PM IST

When Is Vinesh Phogat's Gold Medal Match In Women's Wrestling 50 KG Final At Paris Olympics 2024?

Vinesh Phogat's path to the final was anything but easy. Her semi-final bout against Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez was a testament to her indomitable spirit and relentless determination.

Aug 07, 2024, 09:58 AM IST

World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers: Aman Sehrawat, Nisha Dahiya Clinch 2 Quotas For India

Ravi Kumar Dahiya, a silver medalist in the 57 kg category in the Tokyo Olympics, also failed to make it to the Indian team for the qualifiers. Deepak Punia, who secured a fifth-place finish in the 2020 Olympics, could not win a quota for his nation.

May 13, 2024, 09:15 AM IST