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Vinesh Phogat
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Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing Verdict Live Updates: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has defered its decision on Vinesh Phogat's appeal against disqualification from Olympic finals deferred till August 13.
Vinesh Phogat Disqualification CAS Verdict News Live Updates: The suspense over the Vinesh Phogat case continues as the arbitration court has extended the date to August 13, according to news wire agency PTI. CAS was to announce the verdict at 9.30 pm today
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On Friday the court accepted Vinesh's appeal against her dismissal for being 100 grams overweight the morning of her final match against eventual gold medalist Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) remained hopeful of a positive resolution.
Following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics final, Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling on Thursday. Phogat had advanced to the gold medal bout by defeating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the semi-finals on Tuesday night. She was set to compete against the United States' Sarah Ann Hildebrandt for the gold medal but was disqualified on Wednesday for breaching the weight limit.
Following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics final, Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling on Thursday.
In an emotional post on X, Phogat expressed her sense of defeat and gratitude, stating, "Maa kushti (wrestling) won against me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my courage have been broken. I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all for forgiveness."
Vinesh was replaced by Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, who lost to her in the semifinals, in the summit clash. In her appeal, the Indian has demanded that she be given a joint silver with Lopez as she was within the prescribed weight limit during her bouts on Tuesday.
India's campaign in Paris
India's last athelete, wrestler Reetika Hooda lost her quarterfinals bout to Aiperi Medet. However, she still has a chance if Aiperi Medet makes it to the final. In that case, Hooda may get a chance to fight for the bronze in the repechage round.
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Wrap Up: Here are the top stories from Paris on August 10
- CAS defers decision on Vinesh Phogat to August 13
- Reetika Hooda loses to World No. 1 Aiperi Kyzy in the women's freestyle 76kg category on points.
- Ethiopian runner Tamirat Tola wins men's marathon at Paris Olympics
- Indian golfers Aditi, Diksha miss medals; Aditi finished at 29th and Diksha finished at 49th
- Abhinav Bindra awarded prestigious Olympic Order
Paris Olympics News Live Updates: Abhinav Bindra awarded prestigious Olympic Order
Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic Gold medalist, was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris.
The Olympic Order is the highest honour bestowed by the IOC, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement.
Paris Olympics News Live Updates: The medal tally
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Mahavir Singh Phogat on Vinesh's retirement decision
On Vinesh Phogat's retirement, Mahavir Singh Phogat says, "...Regarding Vinesh's decision to retire, our family will try to convince her to take back her decision and make her contest the 2028 Olympics"
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates:IOA says CAS decision on Vinesh Phogat's appeal against Olympic disqualification to come on August 13, not August 11 as it stated earlier
Paris Olympics News Live Updates: August 11 schedule
India still has a hope for a medal on Sunday as Reetika Hooda may get to play in the repechage round, should Aiperi Kyzy advance to the final.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: When will CAS announce the decision on Phogat?
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: "The ad-hoc division of CAS has extended time till 6pm on August 11, 2024, for the Sole Arbitrator Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett in the Vinesh Phogat vs. United World Wrestling & the International Olympic Committee to issue a decision," the IOA said in a statement, as quoted by PTI.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Vinesh Phogat's uncle Mahavir Phogat on the hearing being delayed
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Vinesh Phogat's uncle Mahavir Phogat said, "It has been three days since we have been waiting...Whenever the decision is out we will be happy..."
Regarding Vinesh's decision to retire, our family will try to convince her to take back her decision and make her contest the 2028 Olympics
- Mahavir Singh Phogat on Vinesh Phogat's retirement
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Decision on Phogat's case on August 11, says IOA
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: The ad hoc division of CAS has extended time till 6:00 p.m. on August 11, 2024, for the Sole Arbitrator Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett in the Vinesh Phogat vs. United World Wrestling & the International Olympic Committee to issue a decision. The reasoned order will be issued at a later date, IOA said in a statement.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: CAS decision on Vinesh Phogat's appeal against disqualification from Olympic finals deferred till August 13, IOA source told PTI
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Saturday deferred its decision till August 11
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Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Suspense over Phogat continues
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: The CAS was to announce its verdict at 9.30 pm. However, conspicuously the arbitration court has not announced anything till now.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: CAS extends time, claims report
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: Times Now claimed that the arbitration court has extended the time to annouce the decision. However, the channel claimed that a confirmation on the same is awaited.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Standby for the verdict. Decision to come anytime soon
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Will 100 grams shatter the dreams of a billion people?
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: Many experts say that the court has to decide if it can make an exception in the Vinesh Phogat's case. The big question is what if in the future someone weighs 200 or 300 grams more. Will Phogat's case set a precedent then?
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Decision on Phogat's silver medal in a few minutes
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: The Court of Arbitration for Sport will announce its verdict on the issue at 9.30 pm (IST). Stay tuned for latest updates.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Vinesh deserves silver, says Sachin Tendulkar
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: Tendulkar earlier said that Vinesh Phogat beat her opponent fairly to reach the top two. "She definitely deserves a silver medal".
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: How Vinesh Phogat and Her Support Staff Went to Extreme Measures to Lose Weight
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: Vinesh and her support staff went to great lengths to get her weight within the prescribed limit. They resorted to extreme measures such as cutting her hair, restricting her food and liquid intake, and spending an entire night working out to shed the extra weight. As a result of these drastic steps, she ended up needing an IV drip at the Games Village polyclinic due to severe dehydration."
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Can two persons get silver medal in same competition?
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: Following Phogat's disqualification, Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, a wrestler from Cuba who was defeated by Vinesh on Tuesday in the semifinals, took her position in the top match and is set to get the silver medal. Phogat has appealed to be awarded joint silver with Lopez. However, according to IOC president Thomas Bach though it is not possible, the international federation and the United World Wrestling (UWW) will take a decision in this regard.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: IOC president against relaxing rules for Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), had earlier raised concerns about the potential consequences of making exceptions in specific cases. "I must say, I have a certain understanding for the wrestler; it's clearly a human touch. Now, it's (appeal) in CAS. We will, at the end, follow the CAS decision. But, again, the international (wrestling) federation, they have to apply their interpretation, their rules. This is their responsibility," he added.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Neeraj Chopra defends Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: "If she gets the medal, it would be very good. If things had not panned out the way they did, she would have had the medal. I hope she gets it because if you don't have it around your neck, that thing stays in your heart," the 26-year-old Chopra told reporters at 'India House' after a felicitation by IOC member and Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani. "Today people might say that she is our champion but they will forget after a few days. Agar aisa na hota, a medal wouldn't have mattered. So, I hope she gets the medal. I just hope whether she gets the medal or not, people don't forget what she did for the country," he said.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: When will the CAS announce its decision in Vinesh Phogat's case?
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live: The appeal filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat against her disqualification from the Olympic finals will be decided by the ad hoc section of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) by 6 p.m. local time (9.30 p.m. IST) today.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Indian hockey team defender Amit Rohidas on bronze med
Rohidas said, "We are very happy after winning the Bronze medal and everyone is celebrating...At India House, it feels like being in India...I am very happy. We got Indian food to eat."
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Aman Sehrawat can win gold in 2028, says former wrestler and coach Satpal Singh
“Congratulations Aman. Superb! Your performance was super. You played very well. My blessings and best wishes are with you. The entire country is feeling proud because of you. This is the sixth medal given by my students to the country. I hope this day comes again and again. Your next target should be getting gold in 2028 and it is 100 per cent possible,” said former wrestler and coach Satpal Singh in his message to wrestler Aman Sehrawat after he won the Bronze Medal in 57-kg category in the Olympics.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Hockey team little dissapointed on not winning gold
Indian hockey team player Sumit said, "I am very happy with my & the entire team's performance. We are a little disappointed for not winning the gold...It is a good moment for Sreejesh."
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: PR Sreejesh on closing ceremony
Indian Hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh says, "It is cherry on the cake. One can demand anything more than being able to become the flagbearer at the closing ceremony."
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: How Vinesh Phogat made history and then disqualified
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Vinesh Phogat made history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. She achieved notable victories against world number 1 Yui Susaki of Japan and wrestlers from Ukraine and Cuba. She was set to compete against Sarah Hildebrandt in the final, a wrestler she had previously defeated. However, due to the weight issue, Hildebrandt will receive the gold medal, and Phogat will leave the competition without a medal.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: What PT Usha had said about Phogat's case
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict Olympics 2024 Live Updates: "IOA deems its duty to back Vinesh and would like to reaffirm its steadfast, unflinching, and unwavering support to her, regardless of the outcome of this matter. We are proud of her countless achievements on the wrestling mat throughout her stellar career," PT Usha was earlier quoted in a release from IOA as saying.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Nothing more magical than sports, says Nita Ambani
"In the last two weeks, more than 11,100 athletes from over 200 countries arrived in Paris and participated in the greatest spectacle of sports, the Olympics. In all of human history, there's never been a more magical force than sports to inspire, empower and unite. In a world that's more divided and fragmented than ever before, sports truly is one of the greatest equalisers and unifiers of our time," said International Olympic Committee member Nita Ambani at India House in Paris.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: New world record in single canoe
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates:Canadian Katie Vincent sets new world record after finishing 200m single canoe in 44.12 secs, wins gold medal.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat says he will only participate in main events now
“After normal practice in ‘akhada’, my weight comes around 61 kg. Medals are not easy to achieve, if one wants a medal, then one must lose weight. You win medals according to your mentality. I will only participate in main events now,” says wrestler Aman Sehrawat.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi calls Aman Sehrawat
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Aman Sehrawat to congratulate him on winning the Bronze medal in the men's freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing News Live Updates: Decision likely today by 9.30pm
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict Live Updates: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to announce its decision on the appeal filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat against her disqualification from the Olympic finals by 9.30 pm today.
On Friday the court accepted Vinesh's appeal against her dismissal for being 100 grams overweight the morning of her final match against eventual gold medallist Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates:Indian medal winners felicitated in Paris
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates:Nita Ambani, IOC member and Founder & Chairperson, Reliance Foundation and President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) PT Usha felicitated Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and other medal winners in an event in Paris.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Weightlifting results
Liu Huanhua of China becomes the Olympic champion in Men's 102 kg weightlifting category. Silver went to Akbar Djuraev of Uzbekistan while
Yauheni Tsikhantsou (AIN) got bronze.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Aman Sehrawat on his bronze medal
“Defence against Albania was difficult. It is good if wrestling goes for a longer period. My brother Sagar cares for me, right from taking care of my food to training,” says wrestler Aman Sehrawat after winning the Bronze medal, beating Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz 13-5 in 57-kg category.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika Hooda's campaign at Paris isn't over yet
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Hooda still has a chance of competing in the repechage round, should Aiperi Kyzy make it all the way to the final.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika Hooda loses to World No. 1 Aiperi Kyzy
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: World No. 1, Aiperi Kyzy defeated Reetika Hooda in the quarter-final in the women's freestyle 76kg category on points.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika Hooda vs Aiperi Medet Kyzy
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: First period comes to an end. Against the top seed from Kyrgyzstan, Reetika has a 1-0 lead.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika Hooda vs Aiperi Medet Kyzy
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika Hooda's quarterfinal matchup with the top seed begins.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Up next is Reetika Hooda's quarterfinal match in 76 kg wrestling
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: In her match against the top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the round of eight, Reetika, who impressed in her first fight against the Hungarian, will have a formidable opponent.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Who was the opponent of Kyrgyzstani wrestler Aiperi Medet Kyzy?
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Kyrgyzstani wrestler Aiperi Medet Kyzy defeated China's Wang Juan in her pre-quarterfinal match earlier in the day by 4-1 at the Paris Olympics.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Who is Reetika's opponent Aiperi Medet Kyzy?
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika Hooda of India advanced to the Women 76kg Freestyle quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 10 and will battle Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan at 4:30 PM today.
Aiperi Medet Kyzy earned the gold medal in the women's 76 kg division at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, as well as the silver medal in the same division in the 2023 World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
Additionally, Kyzy has won five medals in the Asian Wrestling Championships and two medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika Hooda dominated her Hungarian opponent with a 12-2 victory in her first bout & storms into the quarterfinals
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: At 4 PM IST, Reetika will take the mat again for the quarterfinals
Reetika Hooda Match Olympics 2024 Live: Indian wrestler will face Aiperi Medet Kyzy, the top seed from Kyrgyzstan, in a difficult match.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika wins, enters quarterfinals
Reetika Hooda Match Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika Hooda defeats Hungary's Bernadett Nagy 12-2 (technical superiority) to advance to the last eight stage of women's 76kg freestyle wrestling.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: At the end of the first session, Reetika leads 4-2
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Nagy, the eighth seed from Hungary, will face the Indian young player head-to-head. The fight has three minutes remaining.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika Hooda performing a freestyle lift of 76 kg
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: The Indian will face Bernadett Nagy of Hungary, who is ranked eighth and the bronze winner from the 2024 European Championships. Reetika won the gold medal at the World U-23 Championship in the previous year. The first three-minute segment starts.
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: CAS to give decision on Vinesh's appeal this evening
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict Olympics 2024 Live Updates: The ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will give its decision on the appeal filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat against her disqualification from the Olympic finals by 6pm local time (9.30pm IST) on Saturday. The hearing on the matter concluded here on Friday after it accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight on the morning of her final against eventual gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Coming up - Wrestler Reetika Hooda in round of 16
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: In a short while, the final Indian wrestlers will compete.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Indian Men's Hockey Team players pay tribute to Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, New Delhi
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Ethiopian runner Tamirat Tola wins men's marathon at Paris Olympics to end Kenya dominance
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Eliud Kipchoge, the legendary Kenyan athlete, loses out on winning a third straight Olympic gold medal when Tola takes home the gold. In 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 26 seconds, Tola completed the race, becoming the first Ethiopian winner of the men's Olympic marathon in 24 years.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Will India equal its score from Tokyo?
Reetika Hooda Match Olympics 2024 Live: On Saturday, Reetika Hooda (76 kg) will compete; if she takes home a medal, India would equal its Tokyo total.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: Will Reetika Hooda beat Hungary's Bernadett Nagy today?
Reetika Hooda Match Olympics 2024 Live: If Hooda defeats Nagy and advances in the championship, she might face the No. 1 seed, Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan.
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Olympics 2024 Live: What time is wrestler Reetika Hooda's initial bout today?
Reetika Hooda Match Olympics 2024 Live: Reetika will face Hungary's Bernadett Nagy in the women's freestyle 76kg Round of 16 at 2:50 pm IST today.
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: Manish Sisodia takes dig at BJP government on Vinesh Phogat Olympics disqualification
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: Manish Sisodia, the leader of the AAP, attacked the BJP government on Saturday over the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics. Without mentioning the athlete by name, Sisodia claimed that she rebelled against the government's leader and that people witnessed what transpired at the games.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Aditi and Diksha in the women's golf final round
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: With the fourth round of the competition currently taking place in Paris, the two Indian competitors, who are far from the top three medal spots, will wrap up their campaign today.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: India's full schedule of day 15
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: Eyes on Vinesh verdict
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: India's eyes will also be on the CAS tribunal in Paris, where an interim ruling is anticipated today following the hearing of Vinesh Phogat's appeal to be granted a silver after her tragic disqualification.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Smiles and garlands as hockey team returns to warm reception; skipper says overwhelmed
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Hundreds of fans lined up to garland and cheer for them as members of the Indian men's hockey team, including captain Harmanpreet Singh, touched down in the national capital on Saturday after fetching a second successive Olympic bronze medal in Paris.
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: What did Vinesh Phogat do wrong in the aftermath of the Olympic semifinal?
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: Indian wrestler won her silver medal in the semi-finals of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Vinesh Phogat qualified for the match by weighing in close to 50 kg before her semi-final bout. She did, however, weigh more over 50 kg during the second weigh-in. Phogat was disqualified from the competition the day before the final match after it was discovered that he weighed 100 grams over 50 kg.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Sisodia targets BJP over Vinesh Phogat issue
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: He said, "She protested against your leader, we saw what happened at Olympics".
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Golf game starts
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Aditi Ashok, Diksha Daga in action.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: How many medals India's has?
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: India now has six medals total—five bronze and one silver.
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: About CAS division which heard Phogat's plea
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict Olympics 2024 Live Updates: In Paris, the CAS formed an ad hoc division. US President Michael Lenard is in charge of the division, which deals with issues during the Olympics. This division is situated in the 17th arrondissem*nt of the Paris judicial court.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Here's what Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya after meeting the Indian hockey team, which returned to Delhi from Paris earlier today
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: "After winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, Indian hockey team has returned. I met them. The entire nation is proud of them and their win,".
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: Vinesh Phogat's silver medal will be decided upon prior to the conclusion of the Olympics
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict Olympics 2024 Live Updates: The Court of Arbitration for Sports will decide on Friday whether to grant a silver medal to former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Aman Sehrawat's bronze at Paris Olympics a tribute to his late parents, says uncle
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: After his success at the ongoing Paris Olympics, Aman Sehrawat's uncle, Sudhir, expressed that the Indian wrestler's bronze medal win at the Summer Games was a tribute to his late parents.
Making his Olympic debut, Sehrawat secured the bronze medal with a 13-5 victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz on Friday, marking India's first wrestling medal at the Paris 2024 Games.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Today is Hooda's first round matchup against Bernadett Nagy of Hungary
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Nagy had previously won two bronze medals in the European Championships.
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: "We will follow CAS' decision": IOC President Thomas Bach on Vinesh Phogat's appeal for silver medal
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict Olympics 2024 Live Updates: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach opened up on Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the final of women's 50 kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics and said that they will "follow the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) decision".
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Here's what Secretary General of Hockey India, Bhola Nath Singh said about the Indian hockey team
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: "He (PR Sreejesh) deserved that (to be the flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Olympics). If the govt of India and the Indian Olympic committee have given him this opportunity, Hockey India thank them... It was a splendid win, winning medals back-to-back is a great achievement. But, our target was to play the final, but a mistake from the referee to let Amit Rohidas sit outside cost us and hence we are here with Bronze, otherwise the colour of the medal would have been changed...".
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Here's what hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh said after receiving a warm welcome in Delhi
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: "We have received all the support, and all our requirements were fulfilled. I really want to thank... We are very happy and proud. It is a big achievement for hockey. The love that is being showered upon hockey doubles our responsibility. We will also try that whenever we enter the field, we comeback with a medal,".
Olympics 2024 Day 15 Live Updates: Members of the Indian hockey team receive warm welcome as they arrive at Delhi airport from Paris
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict News Live: India hopes for a silver medal in Olympics
Vinesh Phogat Hearing CAS Verdict Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Senior counsel Haris Salve decided to represent Vinesh Phogat in the Court of Arbitration for Sports on Thursday, marking a significant advancement in the athlete's legal battle against her expulsion from the Olympics.
The Court of Arbitration for Sports has ended its hearing on this issue, and a ruling will probably be made public prior to the end of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Will wrestling bring home another medal for India? Look out for Reetika Hooda
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: India's best chance of winning another wrestling medal in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is through Reetika Hooda. In her opening round match, Hooda, the sixth and last wrestler for India, will take on Bernadett Nagy of Hungary.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Highlights of India's performance on Day 14 at the Paris Olympics 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot congratulates Aman Sehrawat for winning bronze at Paris Olympics
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Gehlot took to social media X and wrote, "Wrestler. Mr. Aman Sehrawat has made us all proud by winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The life of Shri Aman Sehrawat has been full of struggle and he has achieved this position by overcoming many challenges. I congratulate and wish Mr Aman Sehrawat for his victory."
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Aman Sehrawat's coach explains how he lost 4.6 kg in just few hours
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Aman Sehrawat reduced 4 kg weight before Bronze Medal match
Olympics 2024 Day 15 Live Updates: In a remarkable show of grit and perseverance, 21-year-old Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat conquered a major hurdle to win a bronze medal at the Olympics. Following his semifinal loss, Aman encountered a critical problem: his weight was 4.5 kilograms over the allowed limit for his category. This led to an intense 10-hour effort to shed the extra weight and qualify for his next bout.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Afghan's Breakdancer athlete Talash disqualified for slogan on cape
Olympics 2024 Day 15 Live Updates: Afghan B-Girl Breakdancer Manizha Talash, a member of the refugee Olympic team at the Paris Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape during her breaking routine in the pre-qualifiers on Friday. Talash, who resides in Spain, wore a light blue cape with the phrase written in large white letters during her pre-qualifier match against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands.
The use of political slogans or statements is prohibited on the field of play and on podiums at the Olympics. Following the incident, the 21-year-old was disqualified by breaking's governing body. The World DanceSport Federation stated, "Talash was disqualified for displaying a political slogan on her attire."
This year marks the third Olympics in which a team of refugees is participating, with 37 athletes competing across 12 different sports, including athletics, badminton, and boxing. Afghanistan is represented by three women and three men, a symbolic move by the International Olympic Committee to send a message to the country, where the Taliban has severely restricted women's and girls' access to sports and gyms.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: India's schedule for Day 15
Olympics 2024 Day 15 Live Updates: As the Paris Olympics reaches its conclusion, India's participation is now limited to just one events. On the second-to-last day, wrestler Reetika Hooda will compete in the Women's Freestyle 76kg event.
Here is India's schedule for Day 15 at the Paris Olympics on Saturday (All timings in IST):
Wrestling
2:51 PM: Reetika Hooda vs Bernadett Nagy (Hungary) in Women's Freestyle 76kg Round of 16
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: I still can't believe that I have won a medal, says Aman Sehrawat after winning Bronze
Olympics 2024 Day 15 Live Updates: After winning the bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics, Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat expressed his disbelief at securing a Bronze. Competing in his first Olympics, Sehrawat achieved a 13-5 victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz on Friday, earning India its first wrestling medal at the Paris 2024 Games.
"I am very happy and still can't believe that I have won a medal for the country at the Olympics. I was hoping for the gold, but I am happy with the bronze as well," he said.
The 21-year-old wrestler described the experience of standing on the Olympic podium as "speechless" and mentioned that his next goals are to prepare for the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics. "It was a speechless moment when I stood on the podium. From today, my next target will be to prepare for the 2028 Olympics and 2026 Asian Games," Aman added.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Here's a summary of what happened yesterday
Olympics 2024 Day 15 Live Updates: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat secured a bronze medal by defeating Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in the men's 57kg freestyle category.
At just 21, Sehrawat has become the youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal.
Meanwhile, the Court of Arbitration for Sport heard Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics.
Phogat, who was disqualified for being overweight after her semi-final win, is seeking a joint silver medal. Senior advocate Harish Salve represented her during the hearing. The verdict is likely tomorrow.
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Will India make it to 7 medals on the penultimate day of the world's biggest sporting event?
Olympics 2024 Day 15 Live Updates: Welcome to ET's live coverage of the Paris Olympics. Following Aman Sehrawat's historic victory yesterday, attention now turns to Reetika Hooda in wrestling as the Paris Games near their conclusion. With India's chances for a seventh medal now pinned on Reetika Hooda, the Indian team suffered another blow in golf. Golfers Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok dropped out of medal contention after a challenging third round on Friday, August 9. As a result, Reetika remains India's only hope on Day 15.
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