North News Chandigarh, August 8 Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat made a remarkable debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, advancing to the men’s 57 kg freestyle semi-finals with a dominant performance as he defeated former world champion Zelimkhan Abakarov with an emphatic 12-0 victory by technical superiority. “In the pre-quarters, the 21-year-old Aman, an Asian Championship […]
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North News Chandigarh, August 8 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced that wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from her gold medal bout in the women’s 50 kg category at the Paris Olympics due to a failed second weigh-in, will still receive the honors, rewards, and facilities same as given to an […]
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North News Chandigarh, August 8 On August 7, Moroccan star Soufiane El Bakkali made history at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by becoming the first man to win consecutive 3,000m steeplechase gold medals since 1932. “The 28-year-old El Bakkali won a sprint finish to the line in a time of eight minutes, 06.05 seconds (8:06.05) […]
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North News Chandigarh, August 8 Mirabai Chanu narrowly missed securing a bronze medal in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics 2024, continuing the nation’s streak of finishing just off the podium. “Mirabai Chanu is 6th Indian who has finished 4th in her event at Paris Olympics. A total of six medals […]
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North News Chandigarh, August 8 Wrestler Antim Panghal and her entourage will be deported from Paris after her sister Nisha used the Indian wrestler’s accreditation to enter the Olympic Games Village during the Paris Olympics 2024 but was detained by the police. “If that was not enough, Antim’s personal support staff — Vikas and Bhagat — […]
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North News Chandigarh, August 8 After Paris Olympics disqualification, Vinesh Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement from wrestling. Sharing her decision on the social media platform X previously known as Twitter, Phogat said “Wrestling won match against me, I lost. Your dreams and my courage are shattered. I don’t have any more strength now. Goodbye […]
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North News Chandigarh, August 7 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday slammed the Union government for failing to secure the interests of the players taking part in the Paris Olympics. The Chief Minister, who visited the native village of Wrestler Vinesh Phogat and met her family, said that it is unfortunate that Indian […]
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North News Chandigarh, August 7 In a major setback, Vinesh Phogat, was disqualified from the women’s 50kg final for being a few grams overweight. “It is with regret that we share news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through the night, she […]
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North News Chandigarh, August 7 In a motivating message to Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the women’s 50kg final for being a few grams overweight, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described her as a champion among champions. “Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India’s pride and an inspiration for each […]
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North News Chandigarh, August 7 Embroiled in a major gender controversy at the Paris Olympics 2024, Khelif of Algeria advanced to the final of the women’s boxing event on Tuesday night. Khelif outclassed Thailand’s 2023 world silver medallist Janjaem Suwannapheng in a unanimous points decision to enter her name into the final of the women’s […]
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