× Language:

On vinesh

Vinesh Phogat says 'Alvida' to wrestling after Paris Olympics disqualification (Lead)

Image Source: IANS

Advertisement

Vinesh Phogat Says 'Alvida' To Wrestling After Paris Olympics Disqualification (Lead)

By IANS News August 08, 2024 • 08:40 AM View: 575

American Sarah Ann Hildebrandt: Indian star wrestler Vinesh Phogat said "Alvida" to wrestling following her heartbreaking disqualification from the Paris Olympics.

Vinesh was disqualified from the women's 50 kg gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics after being weighed "few grams over" the permissible limits on Wednesday morning.

Following the major heartbreak at the grand sporting arena, Vinesh took to social media on Thursday morning to announce her decision to retire from wrestling via an emotional post on X.

TAGS Vinesh Phogat Paris Olympics Yusneylis Guzman Lopez American Sarah Ann Hildebrandt Tokyo Olympics United World Wrestling Games Village Commonwealth Games World Championships Asian Games World No Rio Olympics Asian Wrestling

Advertisement

Related Cricket News on On vinesh

Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement After Olympics Disqualification

United World Wrestling: India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from wrestling hours after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024. ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Paris Olympics: IOA To Fly Back Wrestler Antim And Her Entourage For Breach Of Security

The Indian Olympic Association: Wednesday turned out to be a horrendous day for Indian wrestlers at the Paris Olympic Games. The day started with the news of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Paris Olympics: Vinesh Appeals To CAS, Demands Joint Silver Medal, Chances Are Zero: Sources

United World Wrestling: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has appealed against her Olympic disqualification with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), sources told IANS. As per the information received, she ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Paris Olympics: All Eyes On Neeraj Chopra, Men's Hockey Team On Crucial Day (Full Schedule)

Individual Stroke Play Round: Thursday will be D-Day for javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and the men's hockey team as they will be fighting for medals while wrestlers Aman Sherawat and ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Paris Olympics: U.S Wrestling Legend Seeks Silver Medal For Vinesh; Proposes Rule Changes To Avoid Such Situations

WEIGHT ALLOWANCE FOR SECOND DAY: Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the women's 50 kg competition at the Paris Olympic Games has resonated with Jordan Burroughs, the American freestyle wrestler who won ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
'Vinesh Phogat Victim Of Conspiracy', Cong Attacks BJP After Wrestler's Olympic Exit

Congress General Secretary Randeep Singh: The disqualification of ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics hours before her gold medal match for failing to meet the 50 kg ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Lovely Professional University Announces Rs 25 Lakh Reward For Vinesh Phogat

The Lovely Professional University: The Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab on Wednesday announced a reward of Rs 25 lakh for its student Vinesh Phogat, the ace wrestler who was ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Paris Olympics: Woh Sab Wahan Tafri Karne Gaye Hai Kya?, WFI President Sanjay Singh Raises Questions On Vinesh’s…

With Vinesh Phogat: With Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the final of women's 50 kg final at the Paris Olympics, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has raised questions ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Paris Olympics: P.T Usha, Dr Pardiwala Give Medical Update After Meeting Recovering Vinesh Phogat

Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha, contingent's Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, Chef De Mission Gagan Narang and others gathered here on Wednesday ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Bhagwant Mann Meets Vinesh's Uncle, Questions Support Staff's Role

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann: In a shocking turn of events at the Paris Olympics, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her gold medal bout in the women's 50 ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Paris Olympics: Vinesh’s Ex-manager Unhappy With Coaching Staff; Wants ‘rethink' On Athlete Management

Paris Olympic Games: Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Women's 50kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympic Games should lead to a rethink of how athletes are managed by the federation ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Vinesh Phogat Given All Assistance Including Personal Staff: Sports Minister Tells LS

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, addressed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday regarding the disqualification of Indian ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Heartbreak In Paris: What UWW Rules Say On Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification

United World Wrestling: In a shocking turn of events at the Paris Olympics, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her gold medal bout in the women's 50 kg category ...

By IANS News

1 year ago
Paris Olympics: Vinesh Got All The Help, And Will Continue To Get Medical, Emotional Support, Says IOA Chief…

The Indian Olympic Association: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha on Wednesday stressed that all necessary measures were taken to help wrestler Vinesh Phogat reduce weight and make ...

By IANS News

1 year ago