NEW DELHI: Orphaned at the age of 11 when his parents passed away due to different medical conditions within a span of a year, a shy and thinly-built Aman Sehrawat found solace in the world of wrestling when his uncle dropped him at city’s Chhatrasal Stadium, hoping to put his life back on track. On…
It’s 5 pm, dusk is settling in. Wrestlers from different age-groups are trickling in at the Chhatrasal Akhada for their evening training. They stay at the adjoining sports hostel. Coaches Jaibir Dahiya, Anil Mann and Pradeep Dahiya are waiting for them.Each one does the customary knee-touch of their gurus, before going for their warm-ups. The…
NEW DELHI: Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, has praised the Indian contingent for their commendable performance at the Paris Olympics. After the 142nd IOC session, where he received the prestigious Olympic Order, Bindra reflected on the team’s efforts and expressed admiration for their competitiveness across various disciplines, despite securing six medals –…
NEW DELHI: Olympic medalist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt has expressed optimism about fellow Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s ongoing appeal regarding her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has extended the deadline for delivering its verdict on Phogat’s appeal to Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Dutt hopes for a favorable outcome that…
NEW DELHI: Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, amidst institutional shortcomings and administrative indifference, triumphed to win a historic Olympic gold medal in Paris. While Nadeem’s struggles and sacrifices paved his way to success, back in Pakistan, officials from the Pakistan Sports Board, Inter Provincial Coordination Ministry (sports) and the government are busy claiming credit for his…
NEW DELHI: Japanese Olympic gold medalist Rei Higuchi expressed his empathy towards Vinesh Phogat, an Indian wrestler who faced disqualification from her final bout at the Paris Games due to weighing 100 grams above the allowed limit. Higuchi deeply understands the anguish of such a situation, having personally experienced a similar fate.Three years prior, during…
NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra, the javelin thrower who won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, urged the public not to overlook Vinesh Phogat‘s contributions to the nation following her disqualification from the Games due to being 100 grams over the weight limit.Chopra emphasized the importance of recognizing Vinesh’s achievements and dedication to her sport,…
NEW DELHI: India’s hopes of a second wrestling medal at the Paris Olympics took a major blow on Saturday after Reetika Hooda lost in the women’s 76kg quarterfinal match against top seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy.The 21-year-old U23 world champion put up a great fight against a Kyrgyzstan wrestler but the bout ended at a tied…
NEW DELHI: In the traditional season curtain-raiser, Manchester City emerged victorious over FA Cup winners Manchester United in a thrilling penalty shootout after the game finished level at 1-1 after regulation time in the Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.The match showcased an enthralling display of attacking football from both sides, with Manchester…
NEW DELHI: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad-hoc division requires additional time to reach a decision regarding Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s appeal.The 29-year-old athlete was disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics due to being 100gm overweight during the weigh-in on Wednesday.Initially, the highly anticipated verdict on Phogat’s appeal…
