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Vinesh Phogat Expresses Gratitude to Support Team in Emotional Post Following Paris Olympics Setback
Vinesh was disqualified from the women's 50kg freestyle final after being 100 grams overweight during the second weigh-in on the morning of the match. Despite her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the decision did not go in her favor.
'Could have got your favourite dishes made', says PM Modi to Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat
In a meeting with the Indian Olympic contingent, hosted at his residence, PM Modi congratulated Aman for becoming India's youngest Olympic medallist. With a smile, he asked Aman if he had managed to relish some of his favourite dishes after returning from Paris. The 21-year-old from Haryana replied, "I haven't gone home yet, sir."
Modi and India's Olympians Share a Laugh Over Paris Heat and Missing ACs
After the Independence Day festivities at the Red Fort, where the athletes were also present, the Prime Minister hosted the Indian athletes. Modi shared a video of the interaction, showcasing one-on-one conversations between him and the athletes.
She scripted history': PM Modi Celebrates Vinesh Phogat's Groundbreaking Achievement at Paris Olympics
PM Modi hosted a meeting at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, on the eve of Independence Day to meet the Indian athletes and medalists returned from the Paris Olympics. While interacting with PM Modi, he underscored Vinesh's achievement, saying, "Vinesh's achievement of reaching the finals in wrestling as the first Indian woman is such a proud moment for all of us."
Ponting Predicts Root Could Surpass Tendulkar's Test Runs Record
Recently, Root achieved a significant milestone by reaching 12,000 Test runs during the home series against the West Indies. Over 143 Test matches, he has amassed 12,027 runs at an average of 50.11, with 32 centuries and 63 half-centuries. Root is currently ranked seventh on the list of highest Test run-scorers.
Jay Shah Announces Efforts to Establish Dedicated Fund for Test Cricket
As a member of the ICC’s Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA) committee, Shah has advocated for the creation of this specialized fund. "I have suggested there should be a dedicated fund for Test cricket. It's very expensive to host Test matches. If the (ICC) Board approves, we can do that. We're trying to create a special fund for Test cricket," Shah told The Times of India.
Jay Shah Firmly Declines ICC's Proposal to Host 2024 Women's T20 World Cup
"They (ICC) have asked us if we would conduct the World Cup. I have categorically said no. We're in the monsoon and on top of that we will host the Women's ODI World Cup next year. I don't want to give any kind of signals that I want to hold consecutive World Cups," Shah was quoted as saying by The Times of India.
Vinesh Phogat's Appeal Rejected by CAS; IOA President PT Usha Voices Disbelief
Precisely, the key paragraph of the August 14 order is a serious consequence on wrestler Vinesh's career and has wide ramifications for the sporting world in general: dismissing her plea to share the silver medal in the women's 50kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Olympic Gold Medalist Arshad Nadeem Faces Backlash for Meeting Alleged LeT Affiliate
In the video, Haris Dar can be seen sitting next to Arshad Nadeem in his hometown of Mian Channu, Punjab. Sources from the area claim he was a significant political figure who had come to provide his congratulations to Nadeem on his outstanding performance.
CAS Delays Vinesh Phogat's Verdict Again; New Decision Date Set for August 16
The 29-year-old Phogat was disqualified from the women's 50kg freestyle final on Wednesday after weighing 100 grams over her permitted limit at the weigh-in.
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