Vinesh Phogat’s coach, Woller Akos, has revealed that he had concerns over her health during the weight-cutting process before the 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics. According to The Indian Express, Akos posted on Facebook, later deleting it, that he feared for Phogat’s life as she attempted to cut the last few grams for the weigh-in, where she eventually missed the mark by 100 grams, resulting in disqualification.
Lakshya Sen revealed how his phone was taken away by strict coach Prakash Padukone, hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh talked about his team's thrilling run while everyone shared a good laugh on the air conditioning woes in Paris when Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a reception for the Indian contingent after its fairly decent Olympic campaign.
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Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Bajrang Punia took to social media on Wednesday to express his support for wrestler Vinesh Phogat after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal for a joint silver medal. Phogat was disqualified after missing the 50kg weight limit by 100 grams before her gold medal bout at the Games.
The Indian sporting fraternity reacted with disappointment at the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) verdict rejecting wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her Olympic disqualification but said she will remain a champion for them.
Dubai: India skipper Rohit Sharma jumped one spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters on Wednesday, moving to second place, following his superb performance in the recently concluded series in Sri Lanka.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against Olympic disqualification rejected by Court of Arbitration for Sport: IOA.
New Delhi: Senior stars including skipper Rohit Sharma, premier batter Virat Kohli, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and leading spinner R Ashwin received exemptions as the national selectors struck a fine balance between domestic performers and potential talent while picking up four squads for the Duleep Trophy starting September 5 in Bengaluru.
According to reports from Cricbuzz, former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has been appointed as the bowling coach of the Indian cricket team.
Court of Arbitration for Sport postpones decision on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against Olympic disqualification till August 16.
Tokyo gold medallist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat will not be able to defend his title at the Paris Paralympics after he was handed a 18-month suspension for breaching BWF's anti-doping whereabout clause, leaving the Indian heartbroken.
