The Indian Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and subsequent retirement from the ongoing Paris Olympics has sparked a political debate. Opposition parties have accused the ruling BJP and Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, of being involved in a conspiracy against Phogat. The BJP's response to the incident has been seen as "arrogant" and has opened discussions about the treatment of athletes and the role of government in their training and performance.
In a major boost for the Congress party ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections, Olympic wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have joined the party. At a press event, both wrestlers spoke out against the BJP, accusing them of not standing with them during their protests against sexual harassment allegations against former WFI chief Brij Bhusan Singh. They also called out the BJP's IT cell for allegedly celebrating Phogat's disqualification at the Paris Olympics, and stressed that the Congress and other parties were the ones who stood with them.
After a tragic disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to being slightly over the weight limit, top Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport. The wrestling community is stunned by her unexpected decision. Fellow athlete Bajrang Punia's tweet shows the support and admiration she has from her colleagues, raising questions about who or what truly defeated Vinesh Phogat.
Vinesh Phogat, a former India wrestler and Officer on Special Duty with the Indian Railways, has announced her resignation from the position due to personal reasons. Her resignation has led to speculation about her potential entry into the Congress party, particularly after meeting with party leader Rahul Gandhi earlier this week. Phogat, who recently retired from wrestling following a disqualification at the Paris Olympics, cited family circumstances as the reason for her decision to resign. As the situation develops, the sports and political communities will be watching closely to see Phogat's next steps.
In a surprising move, former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her resignation from the Indian Railways, citing personal reasons. The speculations are rife that she will be joining the Congress party. The 30-year-old wrestler had recently retired from wrestling after being disqualified from the 50kg gold medal match at the Paris Olympics. This decision comes as a shock to many, as Vinesh had previously appealed against her disqualification.
The two individuals, identified as Ahmed Rubel and Mohammad Khukan, were arrested by Indian authorities while trying to cross the Indo-Nepal border without proper visa documentation. The incident took place near the Bargadwa border outpost and the suspects have been handed over to local police for further questioning. This highlights the ongoing issue of illegal immigration and the importance of securing borders, especially in the context of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 Union Budget announcements.
India's top archer, Harvinder Singh, created history by claiming India's first-ever gold medal in archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024. He defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek in the men's individual recurve final by 6-0, after coming back from behind in the semi-finals and quarter-finals. This marks a significant milestone for India in archery at the Olympics or Paralympics and adds to their impressive medal tally at the Paris Paralympics.
Indian sprinter Preethi Pal made her mark at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris by becoming the first Indian woman to win two track & field medals in either the Paralympics or Olympics. She achieved this feat by winning bronze in the women's 200m T35, with a personal best of 30.01 seconds, and also taking home bronze in the women's 100m-T35. Born with physical challenges and facing doubts about her survival, Preethi showed incredible strength and resilience to become a successful athlete under the guidance of her mentor, Paralympian Fathima Khatoon. With dedicated training and fine-tuning of her running techniques, Preethi proved that she is a true fighter on the track.
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The Paralympic Games, featuring over 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments, is set to begin in Paris. The event, which will run for 11 days, will see athletes compete for 549 medals across 22 sports. With many of the same venues as the recently concluded Olympics, the French capital is ready to once again showcase the incredible talents and determination of paralympians.