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“Same 50 Gram”: Japanese Olympic Champion Rei Higuchi Consoles Vinesh Phogat

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“Same 50 Gram”: Japanese Olympic Champion Rei Higuchi Consoles Vinesh Phogat

All too familiar with the pain of being disqualified over a few extra grams, Japanese Olympic champion Rei Higuchi offered his support to Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was debarred from her final in the Paris Games for being 100gm above the prescribed limit. Higuchi, the gold-medallist in men’s 57kg freestyle event, was…

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Paris Olympics: Did Antim Panghal Factor Really Force Vinesh Phogat To Compete In 50kg – A Fact-Check

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Paris Olympics: Did Antim Panghal Factor Really Force Vinesh Phogat To Compete In 50kg – A Fact-Check

As Vinesh Phogat arrived at the Paris Olympic Games, her biggest challenge wasn’t to compete against an astounding list of wrestlers but to manage her weight as she was competing in the 50kg category, contrary to the 53kg category she was more comfortable in. Months before the Olympic Games were to start in…

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“CAS Arbitrator Said…”: On Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic Silver Verdict Date, Lawyer Says This

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“CAS Arbitrator Said…”: On Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic Silver Verdict Date, Lawyer Says This

Vinesh Phogat’s hearing in Paris at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ended. The star Indian wrestler had appealed to the CAS after she was disqualified from the 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics for being 100 gram overweight. Earlier, Vinesh was assured of a silver medal after entering the…

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“Defies Logic And…”: Sachin Tendulkar On Vinesh Phogat Being ‘Robbed Of Deserving Silver’

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“Defies Logic And…”: Sachin Tendulkar On Vinesh Phogat Being ‘Robbed Of Deserving Silver’

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has thrown his weight behind wrestler Vinesh Phogat, following her disqualification from the Women’s 50kg event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh was disqualified on the morning of his gold medal bout for being 100 grams overweight, shattering the 29-year-old’s hopes of winning an Olympic medal. After her…

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“It Wasn’t Possible For A Decision…”: CAS Issues Statement On Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal

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“It Wasn’t Possible For A Decision…”: CAS Issues Statement On Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to be awarded the silver medal in the women’s wrestling 50kg competition in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was accepted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which has issued its first official statement. Vinesh, who will be represented by renowned senior counsels Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania,…

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Vinesh Phogat’s Plea Against Olympic Disqualification Accepted By CAS, Verdict Today

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Vinesh Phogat’s Plea Against Olympic Disqualification Accepted By CAS, Verdict Today

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s heartbreaking exit from the Paris Olympics 2024 made the entire India emotional. Vinesh, who had entered the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final, was disqualified from the event for being 100 grams overweight. A day after her disqualification, Vinesh bid adieu to her international wrestling career, saying that she didn’t have…

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India’s Back-Dated Domestic Wrestling Competitions Cost Vinesh Phogat A Medal? Coach’s Bold Claim

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India’s Back-Dated Domestic Wrestling Competitions Cost Vinesh Phogat A Medal? Coach’s Bold Claim

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from Paris Olympics for being overweight.© AFP Former Indian wrestler Kripa Shankar has opened up on grappler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh, who was set to compete in the gold medal match on Wednesday, was disqualified for being a few grams overweight on the morning…

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“Vinesh Phogat Wasn’t At Weigh-Ins…”: Gold-Winning Wrestler Narrates Olympics Disqualification Chaos

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“Vinesh Phogat Wasn’t At Weigh-Ins…”: Gold-Winning Wrestler Narrates Olympics Disqualification Chaos

American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt has opened up on Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Women’s 50kg event at Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight, and was replaced by Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the bronze medal match. Hildebrandt defeated Guzman Lopez in the final to…

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“Those Who Are Trolling…”: Bajrang Punia’s Fiery Comment After Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics Disqualification

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“Those Who Are Trolling…”: Bajrang Punia’s Fiery Comment After Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics Disqualification

File image of Bajrang Punia.© X (Twitter) “Those who are trolling have no idea about wrestling or how weight can be reduced. These are the people who are giving opinions now, they’re not upset because a medal has been lost,” said Punia. “There is a two-hour gap between the weigh-in and the start…

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