On August 17, wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at Delhi's IGI Airport from Paris following the Olympics and was met with a grand welcome from her family and supporters. Congress MP Deepender Hooda and other prominent figures were among those who greeted her warmly. Phogat, 29, faced disappointment at the Paris Olympics when she was disqualified from the women's 50 kg final on August 7 due to being 100 grams overweight. Despite this setback, the enthusiastic reception highlighted the respect and admiration she commands in India. The warm homecoming was a testament to her resilience and the high regard in which she is held, reflecting both her achievements and the support she continues to receive from her fans and the sporting community.
17 August,2024 01:07 PM IST
Vinesh Phogat verdict by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is due on 16th August. The athlete has undergone a lot of ordeal in the way of clinching the medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Former wrestler Sakshi Malik in a tell-all interview with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor, shares the struggles of being an athlete and more so - struggles that Vinesh went through to lose weight. After the Olympics, there has been a lot of comparison of India’s performance with that of the USA and China. Sakshi analyses India’s performance, talks about how life changes after clinching the Olympic medal and how can India perform better at the International stage.
15 August,2024 02:53 PM IST
India is all set to celebrate Independence Day 2024 on 15th August. Many people are also reflecting on the nation's recent performance at the Olympic Games. This year, India's athletes made the country proud by achieving their best-ever results. With a record number of medals and notable performances in various sports, there's a strong sense of pride and excitement. Many Indians feel that the Olympic success highlights the growing talent and potential in Indian sports. It’s seen as a significant step forward in the country's sports journey, showing that Indian athletes are competing at a global level. The enthusiasm and support for sports are at an all-time high, and there's hope that this momentum will inspire more young athletes to pursue their dreams. What Indian people think about their nation's performance, let's find out in the video.
13 August,2024 07:32 PM IST
The Paris Olympics 2024 kicked off on July 26 with an exciting opening ceremony and wrapped up on August 12 with a memorable closing. Throughout the two weeks, there were several viral moments, including stunning performances and surprising victories. Let's take a look at the top 10 moments from the games. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec went viral for his calm and relaxed style during the 10m air pistol mixed team event. His unique approach helped him win a silver medal and capture the attention of fans worldwide. Vinesh Phogat, made history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. However, she was disqualified from the finals for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams, ending her remarkable run in disappointment. Watch video for more.
13 August,2024 05:15 PM IST
Olympic medalist Aman Sehrawat reacted on August 10 to his triumphant Bronze win in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling event at the ongoing Paris Olympics. The star grappler was overwhelmed by his victory and struggled to find words to describe the feeling of standing on the Olympic podium with a medal. Notably, the 21-year-old Indian wrestler secured a 13-5 victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz to win the bronze medal.
10 August,2024 01:40 PM IST
Wishes are pouring in for Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra after he clinched the silver medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 09 dialled Neeraj Chopra and congratulated him for winning the Olympic Silver Medal. He also enquired about his injury and lauded the sportsman spirit shown by his mother.
09 August,2024 07:42 PM IST
After clinching the Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian hockey players expressed happiness over their victory. The Indian hockey team's bronze-winning feat at the Paris Olympics 2024 provided unadulterated joy to millions nationwide. Over a special phone call, PM Modi congratulated the hockey team for making the country proud.
09 August,2024 06:53 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.
09 August,2024 12:25 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra, after winning Silver at the Paris Olympics 2024, reflected on his achievement and injury. He committed to evaluating his performance, addressing mistakes, and giving his all to secure another medal for India, ensuring the national anthem plays once more.
09 August,2024 12:13 PM IST
India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 29-year-old athlete was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight hours before her gold medal bout on 7th August. But was her disqualification in the Paris Olympics justified? What is the permissible weight in any category and what are the rules of weigh-in during the Olympic Games? Let's know all of this in the video. Well, Vinesh, who usually competes in the 53 kg category, had moved down to the 50 kg weight class for the Paris Games. Vinesh's victory over Yui Susaki led her into the Olympic final, igniting a hope to win India's first gold medal in wrestling and later that night, she overcame the challenge posed by Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez with a convincing 5-0 win and with that the wrestler made history to reach the gold medal bout event. After the semi-finale, Vinesh reportedly weighed 52.7 kgs. Her team did all they could to bring her weight down to 50.1 kgs
08 August,2024 05:48 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
