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India must protest 'very, very strongly' against Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: Sunil Gavaskar

MUMBAI: Terming Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 50 kg gold medal bout in the Paris Olympics on grounds of being overweight "unfortunate and unfair," legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday urged India to protest "very, very strongly" against the controversial decision.

The Times of India

Montag, Cowley snare bronze in marathon walk relay

Australia's Jemima Montag and Rhydian Cowley have won the bronze medal in the inaugural Olympic marathan race walk relay in Paris.

AAP

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics: Vijender Singh suspects sabotage

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian boxer Vijender Singh has claimed that because top athletes like her are accustomed to losing weight before important contests, it is possible that weightlifter Vinesh Phogat was sabotaged when he was disqualified from the Olympics final.

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Australian Hockey Player Arrested In Paris For Allegedly Trying To Purchase Cocaine

A member of the Australian Olympic hockey team has been arrested by French police for allegedly attempting to purchase cocaine.

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Hockey ace Tom Craig stripped of athlete privileges

Veteran Australian hockey player Tom Craig says he's embarrassed his Olympic teammates, his friends and his sport after being arrested buying cocaine.

AAP

Vinesh Phogat disqualified ahead of Gold medal match at Paris Olympics

In a big blow to India's medal hopes from the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take on United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Changing of the guard: Defending Olympic champions Italy pushed to team pursuit bronze medal final against Denmark

Australia crush world record at Paris Olympics, due to face-off against Great Britain in gold medal final

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Paraguayan swimmer denies being kicked out of Olympic Village for creating ‘inappropriate atmosphere’

Luana Alonso has clarified that she was not suspended from the Paris 2024 Olympics, while her career in swimming hangs in the balance

The Independent UK

From six medals to one: What went wrong for Team GB’s Olympic boxers?

After a haul of six medals in Tokyo three years ago, GB’s boxers leave Paris with just one: Lewis Richardson’s well-earned bronze

The Independent UK

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics: Ten things to know

India received the most heartbreaking news from Paris on Wednesday when Vinesh Phogat, who had created history the day before by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle event after being found overweight.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat hospitalised after disqualification from Paris Olympics: Reports

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was hospitalized on Wednesday in Paris, just minutes after being disqualified from the women's 50kg freestyle final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Paris Olympics: Wrestling weigh-in rules explained

India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics just ahead of her gold medal match on Wednesday. Phogat, who had made history by becoming the first Indian female grappler to reach an Olympic final, was found to be overweight by a mere 100 grams during the…

The Times of India

Jessica Ennis-Hill backs Katarina Johnson-Thompson to win heptathlon gold

The 31-year-old starts her bid for Paris 2024 glory at the Stade de France on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Lydia Ko Wins Gold And Secures Spot In LPGA Hall Of Fame

Lydia Ko clinched an historic gold at Le Golf National as Germany's Esther Henseleit and China's Xiyu Lin claimed silver and bronze in a thrilling final day

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Double Medalist Manu Bhaker returns to grand welcome: "Happy to get so much love..."

Bhaker will return to Paris on August 10 as she is the flag bearer of the Indian contingent during the closing ceremony of the games. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat in Paris Olympics 2024: 10 things children should learn from the Indian wrestler

Vinesh Phogat, one of the finest wrestlers in India, entered her maiden Olympic semifinals in Paris. The 29-year-old Vinesh stunned defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan and higher-ranked Ukrainian Oksana Livach to cruise to the women's 50 kg semi finals on Tuesday.

France 24

Paris probes threats to Israeli Olympic athletes amid tensions over Gaza war

Paris prosecutors are investigating death threats and other offenses against athletes from Israel's Olympic team amid tensions over the Gaza war and increasing fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East.

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Paris Open Water Swimmers Brave Seine River Pollution Concerns

Paris allows Olympic open water swimmers to train in the Seine River amidst water quality concerns. Triathletes may limit time in the river due to worries....

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Team Australia’s Doctor Revealed Extra Measures For Triathletes Who Swam In Poo (AKA The Seine)

Team Australia's Doctor Revealed Extra Measures For Triathletes Who Swam In Poo (AKA The Seine)

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Olympic gold star Waaka 'nervous' before Broncos debut

Paris Olympics gold medal winner Stacey Waaka will play her first game of rugby league ever when she debuts for Brisbane in the NRLW on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Today's Olympics schedule: Team GB events, Day 13 medal highlights and how to watch Paris Games

There are 25 gold medals up for grabs on Thursday

The Times of India

Manu Bhaker arrives home to heroic welcome after historic feat at Paris Olympics - Watch

NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker, India’s star pistol shooter, arrived home on Wednesday after making history at the Paris Games, where she became the first Indian in the post-Independence era to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics.

The Conversation

Is Paris 2024 really achieving its goals for gender equality?

The Paris Olympics has proudly proclaimed to be the first games in 128 years to offer gender equality.

The Times of India

When Armand Duplantis did the 'Yusuf Dikec pose' at Paris Olympics

The pole vaulter they call 'Mondo' really can put on a show. With the rest of the action at the track wrapped up for the evening and the crowd of 80,000 at the Stade de France still on their feet, Armand Duplantis cleared a WR 6.25m on sport's grandest stage

The Guardian - UK

Paris 2024 Olympics day 12: GB’s Hudson-Smith beaten by USA’s Quincy Hall in 400m final – as it happened

Quincy Hall of USA pipped Matthew Hudson-Smith of Great Britain to the men’s 400m gold, while Nina Kennedy of Australia won the women’s pole vault

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