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.
After some heartbreaking events for Indian contingents on Wednesday, the Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu lifted 89 kg in snatch and 111 kg in Clean and Jerk to finish fourth in the women's 49kg category at the Paris Olympics 2024.
The young Indian wrestler Antim Panghal suffered an early elimination at the Paris Olympics 2024 after losing in the opening round in the women's 53kg category on Wednesday. She also missed out on a repechage after her opponent failed to reach the final.
Vinesh's shock and unexpected exit without a medal triggered a lot of commotion and public outcry in India. India women's national coach Virender Dahiya revealed that the Indian contingent was shocked after learning about Vinesh's disqualification.
"It sent a shockwave through the wrestling contingent. The girls were feeling pretty low after the news broke. We met Vinesh and tried to console her. She was brave," India's women's national coach Virender Dahiya said.
Vinesh Phogat was on the cusp of making history but was deemed overweight and therefore not fit to compete in the 50 KG weight category. The champion wrestler was slated to take on Sarah Hildebrandt of the USA in the gold medal match.
India's ace boxer Vinesh Phogat suffered a medal heartbreak in the women's 50kg category after being found 100 gm overweight before her final bout for the gold medal on Wednesday. She was disqualified by the IOA just before her bout, causing a strong protest from Indian fans.
Day 12 of the Paris Olympics didn't start on a good note for India as Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from competing in the final. She weighed 100 grams more than 50kg and hence, was disqualified and ranked last. IOA Chief PT Usha has now released an official statement on the matter.
In her semi-final match, Vinesh defeated Japanese world champion Yui Susaki and assured a silver medal for India. She was set to wrestle in her final match for gold. However, according to the rules, she will now finish last.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been hospitalised due to dehydration after being disqualified from competing in the final of 50kg freestyle wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024 due to overweight.
It was supposed to be a big day for India but Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified for being 100 grams overweight in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category. But what do the rules say? Check everything in detail here...
Indian women's wrestler in the 50kg category, Vinesh Phogat, set to fight in the Gold medal match bout has been disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024 after being found 150 grams overweight. It was a morning shocker for the Indian contingent as the protest continues but Vinesh will miss the medal.
Paris Olympics Live Updates: It could have been a historic day for India at the Games but Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from competing in the final. The developments have been shocking from Paris as she has been hospitalised as well.
Vinesh Phogat confirmed India's fourth medal at the Paris Olympics after she became the first female wrestler for the country to qualify for the Gold medal match in her 50kg weight category. As Vinesh scripted history, her old tweets and posts went viral as she is on the brink of achieving a dream.
Vinesh Phogat stormed into the finals of the women's 50kg freestyle event. She will now bid for a historic gold medal on August 7. Mirabai Chanu will also be in action in her 49kg weightlifting medal event. Here is India's complete schedule for August 7 at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Vinesh Phogat had earlier stunned the Olympic and four-time world champion Yui Susaki in the round of 16. She then defeated former European champion Oksana Livach in her quarterfinals to reach the semis at the Paris Games.
Mirabai Chanu is looking to bag her second medal at the Olympic Games. She had won a Silver three years back in the Tokyo Olympics. Mirabai is one of the only two Indians with a medal at the Games. Check when Mirabai will be in action at the Paris Olympics.
Lakshya Sen came close to clinching a medal at the Paris Olympics but lost to Lee Zii Jia in the bronze playoff. Lakshya was the last Indian shuttler standing after the exits of star pair Satwik-Chirag and two-time medallist PV Sindhu.
India's senior shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa has thrown her weight behind Lakshya Sen and other badminton players of the contingent following Prakash Padukone's statement. Padukone had come down heavily on the players for showing accountability rather than holding federation or government responsible.
Vinesh Phogat scripted history by becoming the first player in women's international wrestling to beat Japanese champion and defending gold medallist Yui Susaki before winning her quarter-final bout at the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh will now play her semi-final bout on Tuesday, August 6 itself.
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