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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 disqualification plea: CAS extends verdict date on wrestler's appeal for silver medal

Other Sports | Aug 11, 2024, 04:27 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her 50kg women's freestyle event after being found overweight by 100 grams ahead of her final. Vinesh announced her retirement from wrestling after this heartbreak. She had also filed an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a silver medal.

Neeraj Chopra and Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics 2024

Neeraj Chopra urges Indian fans to not forget Vinesh Phogat's heroics at Paris Olympics | Watch

Other Sports | Aug 11, 2024, 01:59 AM IST

The ace athlete Neeraj Chopra claimed India's only silver at the Paris Olympics 2024 and hopes another one for the wrestler Vinesh Phogat who was shockingly disqualified from her women's 50kg final bout on August 7.

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Paris Olympics 2024: CAS announces deadline for verdict on Vinesh Phogat's plea

Other Sports | Aug 10, 2024, 03:01 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat's excellent run in Paris came to a standstill after her weight exceeded the permissible limit in the 50kg category. As per the rules, Vinesh was not allowed to compete in her gold medal bout.

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IOC President Thomas Bach vows to follow CAS' verdict in Vinesh Phogat's disqualification row

Other Sports | Aug 10, 2024, 12:50 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat has won medals for the country at the World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games but her illustrious career is still devoid of an Olympic medal.

Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics 2024

Vinesh Phogat disqualification plea: IOA hopeful of silver medal after CAS concludes hearing

Other Sports | Aug 10, 2024, 06:18 AM IST

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and her team approached the Court of Arbitration for Sports and appealed against her disqualification decision at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. The CAS conducted the hearing on Friday and is expected to announce its verdict before the end of the Olympics.

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India TV Poll result: Has Vinesh Phogat been disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 as per law?

Other Sports | Aug 09, 2024, 06:41 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from competing in the final of the 50kg freestyle wrestling for weighing 100 grams more. A lot has happened since then with the Indian athlete appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to award her a shared silver medal.

Sachin Tendulkar and Vinesh Phogat.

Sachin Tendulkar voices support to Vinesh Phogat amid disqualification row

Other Sports | Aug 09, 2024, 05:51 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat was in contention for her first Olympic gold medal before she was disqualified from competing in the finals of the 50 kg weight category at the Paris Olympics. Sarah Hildebrandt of the USA was awarded the gold medal.

Vinesh Phogat at Paris Olympics 2024

Vinesh Phogat disqualification plea: Decision likely to be announced by CAS before end of Olympics

Other Sports | Aug 09, 2024, 04:14 PM IST

India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg category after being weighed 100 gms more at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh approached the Court of Arbitration for Sports and appealed for silver on Thursday.

Paris Olympics 2024

UP: Amroha artist honors Indian Olympians with six-foot charcoal portrait | VIDEO

Trending | Aug 09, 2024, 02:18 PM IST

An artist from Amroha expressed deep gratitude to India's Olympic contingent by creating a six-foot-long charcoal portrait of Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, and Vinesh Phogat.

Vinesh Phogat at Paris Olympics 2024

Vinesh Phogat's plea for Silver medal at Paris Olympics to be heard by CAS today

Other Sports | Aug 09, 2024, 01:42 AM IST

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) accepted Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her infamous disqualification at the Paris Olympics hours before her final bout on Wednesday and informed the wrestler of the date and time of a hearing.

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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, August 8, 2024

India | Aug 08, 2024, 10:41 PM IST

India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

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'It's a story for our children': Abhinav Bindra pens heartfelt note for 'champion' Vinesh Phogat

Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 08:23 PM IST

"You are a fighter – on and off the mat. Through you, we are learning what it means to never lose the fight in us, even as a loss weighs heavily. You embody the true spirit of a warrior," Abhinav Bindra said in his post for Vinesh Phogat.

Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics 2024

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest

Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 06:36 PM IST

The ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her gold medal match against the USA's Sarah Hildebrandt in the women's 50kg category after being found 100 gm overweight on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics 2024.

India TV Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | How hundred grams broke billions of hearts

India | Aug 08, 2024, 04:35 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat filed an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her disqualification, but by Thursday morning, Vinesh posted on social media announcing her retirement from wrestling.

Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling

India TV Sports Wrap on August 8: Today's top 10 trending news stories

Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 11:14 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling following disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to that extra 100 grams weight while India's only Gold medal hope, Neeraj Chopra will be in action in the men's javelin throw final. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on August 8.

Shashi Tharoor

'This girl is tired of...," says Shashi Tharoor as Vinesh Phogat announces retirement from wrestling

India | Aug 08, 2024, 09:58 AM IST

The Congress leader had praised the wrestler after her disqualification and said that she had shown courage, ability and a tremendous amount of determination.

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Vinesh Phogat retirement: Haryana CM promises medalist-level felicitation for wrestler

Aug 08, 2024, 10:02 AM IST

Vinesh appealed against her disqualification from the 50kg category Olympic finals in the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), demanding that she be awarded a joint silver medal after being forced out for being 100gm overweight in the morning weigh-in.

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Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to 'Overweight', 5 scientific ways to lose fat

Lifestyle | Aug 08, 2024, 08:18 AM IST

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 due to overweight issues. Know 5 scientific methods to lose fat quickly, ensuring safe and effective weight management.

Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement a day after the

'You're nation's pride': Bajrang, Sakshi lead reactions to champion Vinesh Phogat's shock retirement

Other Sports | Aug 08, 2024, 09:36 AM IST

India's ace wrestler has decided to discontinue wrestling following her disqualification from the women's 50kg weight category at the Paris Olympics. Bajrang Punia and fans reacted to the same with 'you are a champion' posts as Vinesh missed a medal despite qualifying for the Gold medal bout.

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Vinesh Phogat announces retirement day after Olympics disqualification, says 'meri himmat toot gayi'

Cricket | Aug 08, 2024, 09:23 AM IST

India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her shock retirement a day after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics. Vinesh, a 15-time medal winner for India across Asian and World Championships and Commonwealth Games, was found to be 100 grams over her 50kg weight category before the final.

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