Paris: Her long-cherished Olympic dream shattered by a cruel twist of fate, Vinesh Phogat on Thursday bid adieu to her international wrestling career, saying she doesn’t have the strength to continue anymore. The 29-year-old, who was disqualified for being 100gm overweight ahead of her 50kg category gold medal bout in the olympics on Wednesday, announced…
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Wednesday said the Constitution is a “powerful tool” to curb disparities and that it creates institutions and structures which are meant to guard against inequality. He said the Constitution provides for checks and balances within these institutions and also stipulates institutional priorities and obligations towards citizens…
New Delhi: Amid concerns over the proposed Chardham project, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the government will take care of Bhagirathi eco-sensitive zone while providing facilities to pilgrims and constructing road to transport heavy defence equipment to China border. The minister also pointed out that the highway construction work…
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally protested to the United World Wrestling (UWW) regarding the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed IOA chief P.T. Usha to take “appropriate action” in response to the issue, said Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. In a statement to…
Paris: ndia’s biggest wrestling medal hope Antim Panghal crashed to a humiliating 0-10 defeat at the hands of her Turkish opponent Yetgil Zeynep in the women’s 53 kg category at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Antim, who was one of the first to gain an Olympic quota in the category earlier owned by Vinesh Phogat, was outclassed…
Paris: The Indian table tennis campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics ended with the women’s team’s defeat to Germany in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. The Indian women’s team, comprising Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath, lost 3-1 to the Rio 2016 silver medallists Germany. Archana Kamath picked up India’s only win in the tie. India, competing in the team…
Paris: Zhan Beleniuk’s focus wavered at times as he trained in hopes of winning a second Olympic gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling. The Ukrainian doesn’t just represent his country in international competition. He’s a member of parliament. And since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, well, it’s been easy for his mind to drift. “It’s difficult…
Paris: Israel’s Olympic team said some athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris amid larger tensions over Palestinian deaths during the war in Gaza and the threat of a wider regional conflict in the Middle East. Yael Arad, president of the Israeli National Olympic Committee, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that team…
Paris: Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification ahead of her 50kg wrestling final in the Paris Olympics has shocked her fans and a majority of the people in the country. Phogat was disqualified on Wednesday from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women’s 50kg final here, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to…
Paris: Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said Tuesday that he will boycott the Paris Olympics ’ closing ceremony due to a “scandalous situation” that cost a Romanian gymnast a bronze medal. Ana Barbosu had already begun celebrating her bronze for the floor event Monday when coaches for American Jordan Chiles entered an appeal to judges…
