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Wrestler left dehydrated, inconsolable after failing to meet weight mark despite every attempt to stay within stipulated 50kg; taken to hospital for tests

The Times of India

31 hours that broke Vinesh Phogat to the point that she quit wrestling

She couldn't take it anymore. At 5:17 am on Thursday, after a day and a half that almost sucked life out of wrestler Vinesh Phogat and a mere 100 grams outweighed the hopes of 1.5 billion Indians, she decided that this rollercoaster must stop.

The Times of India

Haryana government to felicitate wrestler Vinesh Phogat despite Olympic disqualification

NEW DELHI: The Haryana government has decided to felicitate wrestler Vinesh Phogat as a medallist despite her disqualification from the Olympics for being overweight before the gold medal bout in the 50kg category. Announced by Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday, Phogat will receive the same rewards and…

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Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics: An athlete's challenges in managing the self

PARIS: "Abhi nahin, sir, please jaane do. Abhi mujhe weight manage karna hain. I will speak tomorrow." A hope filled, happy-sounding Vinesh Phogat was bounding off after reaching the final of the women's 50kg freestyle on Tuesday here in Paris, before she was found just about 100g over in the…

The Times of India

'Vinesh, aap haari nahi, haraaya gaya hai': Bajrang Punia after Vinesh Phogat announces retirement

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement following her disheartening disqualification from the Olympics, stating she no longer has the strength to continue. The 29-year-old, disqualified for being 100 grams overweight before her 50kg category gold medal bout on Wednesday, shared her decision on social media.

The Times of India

'Kushti mere se jeet gayi': Vinesh Phogat announces retirement after Paris Olympics disqualification

NEW DELHI: A disappointed and heartbroken Indian wrestler, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling on Thursday following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. Vinesh shared an emotional message on social media.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics: 100g crush a billion hopes, turn dream of gold to dust

PARIS: It was a pleasant morning. There was hope in the heart, the coffee smelt good. The daily fight to get ready, catch the metro and reach the competition venue didn’t seem that daunting. Something had happened last night that had lifted the spirits.

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Sarah Hildebrandt Navigates Chaotic Aftermath of Opponent’s DQ to Win Wrestling Gold

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was declared ineligible and knocked off the podium after failing to make weight by a few ounces, a stunning result with sizable implications.

Sports Illustrated

USA's Sarah Hildebrandt Clinches Gold In Women's Freestyle Wrestling

Sarah Hildebrandt wins gold in women's freestyle wrestling at Olympics. Vinesh Phogat disqualified, Yui Susaki and Feng Ziqi claim bronze.

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Vinesh Phogat appeals Paris Olympics disqualification at CAS, asks for shared silver medal

NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has appealed against her Paris Olympics disqualification at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) with the body likely to give an interim ruling by tomorrow.

The Times of India

After losing Olympic medal, a brave Vinesh Phogat told Indian coaches, it's hard luck but...

NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was on Wednesday disqualified from the Paris Olympics for weighing 100 grams above the limit in the women's 50kg category, ahead of her maiden final.

The Times of India

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics after failing weigh-in

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi weighs in on controversy which involved the 29-year-old wrestler reportedly being hospitalised

Evening Standard

India in despair as Olympic wrestler disqualified from final despite cutting hair off

India’s Olympic contingent are devastated after the female wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before her gold medal match for not making the weight despite cutting off her hair off.

The Guardian - UK

Amid disqualification heartbreak, Vinesh Phogat's first pic from Games village clinic surfaces

NEW DELHI: Hiding the pain and agony of disqualification behind a smile, Vinesh Phogat's first picture from the Paris Olympics village clinic surfaced on social media on Tuesday.

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Hema Malini SLAMMED for 'mocking' Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat over disqualification from Paris Olympics 2024; Twitterati call comment 'shameful'

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 has sparked outrage and disappointment across the country. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed that Phogat failed to make weight for the women's 50kg freestyle final, where she was set to compete against Sarah Hildebrandt of the United States.

The Independent UK

India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympic wrestling after making the final. What happens next?

India women's wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the wrestling and will not compete in the gold medal match

The Times of India

What drastic steps were taken to cut Vinesh Phogat's weight at Paris Olympics - Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala explains

As the news of wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification ahead of her gold-medal match at the Paris Olympics develops, Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who is with the Indian contingent, described in detail the drastic steps that were taken to bring her weight down to under 50kg, but it all went in vain…

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India Protests Disqualification Of Vinesh Phogat In Olympic Wrestling

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympic wrestling final due to weight requirement violation sparks dissatisfaction and calls for protest, raising...

The Times of India

Antim Panghal suffers crushing defeat in Women's 53kg wrestling at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: India's hopes for a wrestling medal at the Paris Olympics took a major hit as Antim Panghal suffered a 0-10 defeat to Turkey's Yetgil Zeynep in the women's 53kg category on Wednesday. It's another crushing news for India after Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being overweight.

The Times of India

India must protest 'very, very strongly' against Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: Sunil Gavaskar

MUMBAI: Terming Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 50 kg gold medal bout in the Paris Olympics on grounds of being overweight "unfortunate and unfair," legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday urged India to protest "very, very strongly" against the controversial decision.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics: Vijender Singh suspects sabotage

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian boxer Vijender Singh has claimed that because top athletes like her are accustomed to losing weight before important contests, it is possible that weightlifter Vinesh Phogat was sabotaged when he was disqualified from the Olympics final.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat disqualified, Yusneylis Guzman Lopez to compete in women's 50kg freestyle final at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez will take India's Vinesh Phogat's place in the women's 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics. Phogat was disqualified for being overweight during the morning weigh-in on Wednesday, a day after making history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an…

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Vinesh Phogat disqualified ahead of Gold medal match at Paris Olympics

In a big blow to India's medal hopes from the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take on United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics: Ten things to know

India received the most heartbreaking news from Paris on Wednesday when Vinesh Phogat, who had created history the day before by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle event after being found overweight.

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