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Vinesh Phogat given grand welcome after Paris heartbreak

August 17, 2024, 11:22 AM - 2 min read

Phogat had to stay back in Paris after she had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a joint silver which was eventually dismissed on Wednesday.

File photo of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat.

IOC 'shocked' over CAS' 'inhumane' refusal of Vinesh's plea

August 15, 2024, 10:41 AM - 2 min read

IOA President PT Usha expressed her "shock and disappointment" at the CAS ruling, which upheld the decision in favour of United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Vinesh Phogat's appeal for silver dismissed by CAS

August 14, 2024, 10:17 PM - 2 min read

The ad-hoc division of the CAS on Wednesday dismissed wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle final of the Olympic games.

High hopes, no medals: Indian boxers at Olympics

August 12, 2024, 01:18 PM - 2 min read

The Indian boxing team, which included two current world champions, Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, entered the Olympics with hopes of winning multiple medals but struggled under pressure, resulting in a disappointing campaign without any medals.

Wait for Vinesh gets longer as CAS defers decision

August 10, 2024, 10:19 PM - 2 min read

While some media reports claim that the ad hoc division of CAS has extended time till 6 pm on August 11, 2024. However, reasoned order will be made public at a later date, which is likely to be August 13, says IOA source.

Reetika Hooda loses quarter-final bout

August 10, 2024, 05:12 PM - 2 min read

The wrestlers were locked 1-1 after six minutes of top-quality defensive wrestling but the Kyrgyz won having logged home the last equalising point as per rules.

The Eiffel tower at Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Paris Olympics: The not-so-good, the bad & the ugly

August 10, 2024, 02:17 PM - 2 min read

From faecal bacteria in the River Seine to the eco-friendly Olympic Village that did not go down well with many athletes due to its cardboard beds and lack of ACs, the glitches at the Paris Olympics have left many questioning the host’s preparedness

Which Olympic sports lead in sustainability efforts?

August 10, 2024, 09:02 AM - 2 min read

Rugby is hugely popular in some low-lySailing is a sport dependent on the world’s waters. World Sailing sees the protection of these waters as part of its organisational mission. Its sustainability strategy includes modifying technical standards and regulations for equipment to reduce waste, hazardous chemicals and pollution.ing Pacific island nations, like Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. With these nations so vulnerable to climate change, World Rugby became one of the first sports to sign the UN’s Sports for Climate Action initiative.