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Vinesh Phogat

Congress (Julana)

Vinesh Phogat is a former wrestler and Congress candidate from Haryana's Julana constituency. Phogat won three back-to-back gold medals at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG). She won the gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games. She defeated Yui Susaki, the reigning Olympic champion, in the 2024 Paris Olympics to become the first international wrestler and the first Indian woman wrestler to make it to the Olympic final. However, on the second day of her competition, she weighed 100 grams more than the allowed limit and was disqualified. She announced her retirement after her disqualification. She is facing Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Captain Yogesh Bairagi and Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Kavita Dalal in Julana in the 2024 Haryana Assembly polls.

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Vinesh Phogat extends support to farmers' protest at Shambhu border, says 'Demands are not unlawful'

Aug 31, 2024, 01:15 PM IST

As the farmers' protest at the Shambhu border reaches its 200th day, wrestler Vinesh Phogat calls on the government to fulfill its promises to the farmers, stressing that their demands are not unlawful.

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024, Haryana Bhupinder Hooda dismisses speculation of Vinesh Phogat join

Haryana Assembly Elections: Bhupinder Hooda dismisses speculation of Vinesh Phogat joining Congress

Aug 23, 2024, 09:22 PM IST

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: The Election Commission announced that assembly polls in Haryana will be held in a single phase on October 1 and the results will be declared on October 4.

India Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat

Court instructs Delhi Police to reinstate security of wrestlers after Vinesh Phogat's allegation

Other Sports | Aug 23, 2024, 06:12 AM IST

Rouse Avenue Court instructed Delhi Police to submit a detailed report for allegedly withdrawing security of three women wrestlers who have filed sexual harassment complaints against the former Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Singh.

Vinesh Phogat

Delhi Police has withdrawn security of wrestlers going to testify against Brij Bhushan, says Vinesh

Other Sports | Aug 22, 2024, 10:37 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat retired from professional wrestling after being disqualified hours before her final bout in the recent Paris Olympics 2024 but vowed to continue to fight for the right thing in her emotional letter to fans on her social media account.

Vinesh Phogat is likely to contest Haryana assembly polls

Vinesh Phogat likely to contest Haryana assembly polls, claim reports

Other Sports | Aug 20, 2024, 09:25 PM IST

Indian Olympian Vinesh Phogat is reportedly set to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly polls. Although Phogat recently denied joining active politics, a few parties apparently want to convince her. Phogat recently returned home amid huge fanfare following a sensational yet heartbreaking Olympics.

Jannik Sinner and Naseem Shah.

India TV Sports Wrap on August 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories

Other Sports | Aug 20, 2024, 11:30 AM IST

India TV Sports Wrap on August 20: From all the football action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on August 20.

Vinesh Phogat.

Court of Arbitration for Sport releases detailed verdict in response to Vinesh Phogat's plea

Other Sports | Aug 20, 2024, 06:04 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat kick-started her campaign at the Paris Olympics in the most sublime fashion possible. The 29-year-old wrestler defeated the defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan in her first match to end her 82-match-long winning streak.

Vinesh Phogat with her brother Harvinder Phogat.

Vinesh Phogat celebrates Raksha Bandhan with brother Harvinder Phogat, video goes viral | WATCH

Cricket | Aug 19, 2024, 07:53 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat was highly unfortunate to miss out on a medal at the Paris Olympics. She even filed a plea in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a shared silver medal but the ad-hoc committee rejected her plea and she had to return to India empty-handed.

Vinesh Phogat.

Vinesh Phogat drops hint on potential comeback: 'Maybe, I could return to wrestling'

Other Sports | Aug 18, 2024, 12:42 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat has reached India after featuring in the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian wrestler missed out on a potential gold medal after being disqualified from her final after being found overweight. Vinesh has hinted at a possible return to wrestling.

Shashi Tharoor

'Iske aage sab dher hain...': Shashi Tharoor welcomes back Vinesh Phogat to India

India | Aug 17, 2024, 04:59 PM IST

Vinesh's triumph up to this point has been hugely impressive. She has shown courage, ability and a tremendous amount of determination, Tharoor had earlier praised the wrestler.

Vinesh Phogat breaks down after arriving in Delhi.

Vinesh Phogat breaks down after grand welcome at Delhi airport, says grateful to countrymen | WATCH

Other Sports | Aug 17, 2024, 01:10 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat arrived in Delhi on Saturday after representing India at the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh had become the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the semifinals or finals of the Olympic Games. Vinesh was given a grand welcome at home.

Vinesh Phogat with Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and

Vinesh Phogat arrives in Delhi, receives 'silver medalist-like' welcome at IGI airport

Other Sports | Aug 17, 2024, 11:34 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat returned back to India after featuring in the Paris Olympic Games 2024. Vinesh had created history at the Games as she became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach into the semifinal and final of the Olympics.

Top 10 trending sports stories on August 17.

India TV Sports Wrap on August 17: Today's top 10 trending news stories

Other Sports | Aug 17, 2024, 10:52 AM IST

India TV Sports Wrap on August 17: South Africa take on West Indies on Day 3 of the 2nd Test. From all the cricket action to the football circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories on August 17.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics 2024

Vinesh Phogat pens open letter, not sure of future: 'I could see myself playing till 2032...'

Other Sports | Aug 16, 2024, 09:57 PM IST

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was shockingly disqualified hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg clash at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 7. The CAS also dismissed her plea for a silver medal in a big disappointment for the Indian contingent.

Vinesh Phogat.

Vinesh Phogat's coach felt wrestler 'might die' due to weight-cut, reveals arduous work at Olympics

Other Sports | Aug 16, 2024, 04:21 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat was found overweight ahead of her 50kg freestyle final on August 7 and was disqualified from her gold medal bout. Vinesh went through rigorous training to cut her weight after her semifinal bout but could not cut the last 100 grams needed for her participation.

Vinesh Phogat.

Vinesh Phogat gets praise from PM Modi for Olympics performance: 'A moment of great pride for us'

Other Sports | Aug 16, 2024, 12:21 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat created history as she became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the finals of the Olympic Games. Phogat, who was eyeing a gold medal, was disqualified from the final match after being found overweight on the day of the final.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat at Paris Olympics 2024

IOA expresses disappointment after CAS dismissed Vinesh Phogat's plea for silver at Paris Olympics

Other Sports | Aug 14, 2024, 10:11 PM IST

"The IOA is committed to ensuring that Vinesh's case is heard. It will continue to advocate justice and fairness in sports, ensuring that the rights and dignity of athletes and everyone in the sports fold are upheld at all times," the IOA statement said.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics 2024

Vinesh Phogat's petition for joint silver in Paris Olympics 2024 dismissed by CAS

Other Sports | Aug 14, 2024, 09:58 PM IST

The star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg category in the Paris Olympics 2024 and was also denied a silver medal despite making it to the final.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics 2024

Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia

Other Sports | Aug 14, 2024, 06:55 PM IST

The ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat suffered a shock disqualification hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg category at the Paris Olympics and is waiting on a CAS's verdict on her plea for a silver medal.

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Vinesh Phogat's wait for Olympics silver medal continues after CAS gives new deadline

Other Sports | Aug 14, 2024, 06:17 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to be awarded a joint-silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian wrestler was disqualified from her gold medal bout after being found overweight by around 100 grams on the day of her final.

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