Manu Bhaker's coach Jaspal Rana has come out in support of PT Usha amidst all the controversy. Rana has given credit to Usha for Manu Bhaker's success at the Paris Olympics, claiming that it was the IOA chief who extended her constant support to the athlete despite all the problems.
Vinesh Phogat announced retirement from wrestling after she was disqualified from the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics. She appealed to be considered for the silver medal but the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) rejected it citing rules were followed in making the decision.
"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 President Droupadi Murmu also held interactions with the ace shooter Manu Bhaker and retired hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. The Indian contingent is also expected to meet PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, August 15.
Paris Olympics came to an end on Sunday, August 11 with the baton being passed onto Los Angeles, the host city of the 2028 edition while England Test captain Ben Stokes suffered a hamstring injury during the Hundred match. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on August 11.
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.
India has performed remarkably in shooting at the Paris Olympics 2024, securing 3 medals so far. India TV conducted a special conversation with IOA President PT Usha regarding this achievement. Let's hear what PT Usha had to say.
Swapnil Kusale claimed India's third medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 after recording a bronze in the men's 50m 3 positions event on Thursday. Kusale joined Manu Bhaker and Sarbjot Singh to claim three medals in shotting for India in Paris.
Narinder Batra resigned as the President of the International Olympic Association (IOA) in July 2022. He also served as the President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and was a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
PT Usha was appointed as the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on December 10, 2022. She is the first-ever woman to hold the IOA presidency in history.
"The IOA is in active dialogue with the Future Host Commission of the IOC regarding hosting the 2030 Youth Olympics and the 2036 Olympic Games in India as per the vision of the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi," PT Usha said.
"I am an athlete myself and I knew from the beginning that India will win more than 100 medals in Hangzhou. So I was not surprised when we crossed 100 medals," PT Usha said as India finished the Asian Games 2023 campaign with a record-breaking 107 medals.
Vithya Ramraj clocked the timing of 55.43s in women's 400m hurdles to win the Indian Grand Prix 5. She missed the national record held by PT Usha.
Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha who came under heavy fire for criticising a stir by wrestlers in Delhi reached the protest site to meet the players on Wednesday.
Wrestlers protest: Usha, a Rajya Sabha member, has condemned the protest, saying the grapplers lacked discipline in hitting the street in support of their demand. She also said their action has tarnished the image of India.
Members of the committee include are Mary Kom, Dola Banerjee, Alaknanda Ashok, Yogeshwar Dutt, Sahdev Yadav and two advocates.
Wrestlers Protest | India's tip wrestlers are protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar since Wednesday against the Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) said that the wrestlers can approach it with their complaints.
India's former legendary athlete PT Usha has become the first woman president of IOA. She was elected unopposed as she was the lone candidate to file the nomination.
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