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How Vinesh Phogat lost the bout but won the fight

Although she faced setback at the Asian Games selection trials, Vinesh Phogat has embraced this moment as a triumph of resilience. She has been vocal about her experiences with discrimination from wrestling officials, using her platform to stand up to the people in power.

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'Main wapas aaugi is mat pe': Vinesh Phogat vows comeback after loss in Asian Games 2026 qualification match

Vinesh Phogat will return to wrestling after missing the Asian Games 2026. She lost a close semi-final bout in the selection trials. Phogat stated she fought against a system and was not given a fair chance. She was allowed to compete after court intervention. The wrestler plans to continue training…

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Asian Games: No Suryakumar Yadav or Shubman Gill in BCCI's longlist; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among 30 probables

India's cricket board has named a 30-player longlist for the Asian Games. Key players like Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill are absent. This is due to a clash with the West Indies white-ball series. Two separate T20 teams will be selected. Jasprit Bumrah and Ruturaj Gaikwad are also on the…

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Olympian Vinesh Phogat wins second bout in Asian Games selection trial

Vinesh Phogat began her Asian Games selection trials with a dominant win. The Wrestling Federation of India reversed its decision, allowing Vinesh to compete in the 53kg category. This followed a controversy and a High Court directive. Antim Panghal also made a swift winning start. The trials determine representation at…

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Vinesh Phogat gets WFI nod to compete in 53 kg at Asian Games trials

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's entry in the women's 53kg category for the Asian Games selection trials has been accepted by the WFI, following a Supreme Court decision. This clears the Olympian to compete after a disqualification at the Paris Olympics and a maternity break, despite earlier eligibility concerns.

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Supreme Court allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 trials

The Supreme Court has recently approved wrestler Vinesh Phogat's participation in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials, overturning a challenge posed by the Wrestling Federation of India against a Delhi High Court's ruling.

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WFI moves SC against HC order allowing Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games selection trials

The Wrestling Federation of India has approached the Supreme Court. This follows a Delhi High Court decision permitting grappler Vinesh Phogat to join Asian Games 2026 selection trials. The High Court cited the federation's policy as exclusionary for athletes returning from maternity leave. The federation's plea will be heard on…

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Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh passes away

Randhir Singh, a renowned sports administrator and India's first shooting gold medalist at the Asian Games, passed away at 79. He recently resigned as President of the Olympic Council of Asia due to health concerns. Singh had a distinguished career as an Olympian and administrator, contributing significantly to shooting sports…

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Can an Indian run 100m in less than 10 seconds in near future?

Gurindervir Singh has achieved a remarkable 10.09 seconds in the 100m dash. This performance offers a new ray of hope for Indian athletics. Experts believe a sub-10-second run is achievable in the coming years. Gurindervir aims for medals at the Commonwealth and Asian Games. This breakthrough could open doors to…

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Vinesh Phogat case: Delhi HC pulls up Wrestling Federation of India, asks govt for expert panel to evaluate her case

The court asked the Centre to form an expert committee to evaluate the case of Vinesh Phogat and ordered that her participation in upcoming Asian Games selection trials be ensured.

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No relief from HC for wrestler Vinesh Phogat for participating in May 30 trials for Asia Games

The Delhi High Court has denied wrestler Vinesh Phogat immediate permission to compete in Asian Games selection trials. The court asked the Wrestling Federation of India to finalize a show cause notice issued to Phogat regarding indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations. Phogat was declared ineligible by WFI. The court will…

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Asia No.1 trap shooter Zoravar Singh not to be part of India shooting squad for Asian Games

Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Asia's No. 1 trap shooter, has been omitted from the Indian team for the Asian Games. Despite a bronze at the World Championships and a world ranking of No. 6, his scores in domestic trials led to his exclusion.

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Japan considering participation of North Korean athletes in 2026 Asian Games

North Korean athletes could participate in Asian Games next year alongside 45 member countries

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Canon kicks off CP+ (literally) bringing Karate to the main stage with Olympic partnership

Signing ceremony and Karate demonstration sees Canon announce sponsorship of 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026

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OCA expands Esports programme for 2026 Asian Games, boosting India's medal hopes

India's potential for enhanced Esports representation at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has strengthened following the Olympic Council of Asia's (OCA) announcement of an expanded roster featuring 11 Esports disciplines.

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Who is Bahadur Singh Sagoo, the new Athletics Federation of India president

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) appointed its new president on Tuesday at its Annual General Meeting in Chandigarh, as the baton changed hands between the outgoing chief, Adille Sumariwalla, and Sagoo -- the 2002 Asian Games gold medallist in shot-put.

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Bahadur Singh Sagoo elected new president of Athletics Federation of India

The Athletics Federation of India's (AFI) leadership exchanged hands on Tuesday, with the former Asian Games shot-put gold medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo replacing Adille Sumariwalla as president.

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It will take time to get back to the top: Pakistan coach Zaman

BENGALURU: Think Pakistan hockey and images of flair and artistic display the country was once synonymous with flash across the mind. But since winning the 2010 Asian Games gold, the team has slid from global relevance. They hit rock bottom when they failed to qualify for the 2023 World Cup…

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With wind behind its sails, Indian hockey eyes 'high five' at men's Asian Champions Trophy

The first half of the next four-year Olympic cycle will set Indian hockey's tone for Los Angeles 2028. The coming 24 months will culminate with two major assignments -- the World Cup and the Asian Games, both in 2026 -- for which coach Craig Fulton will start arranging the chess…

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Boxer Nikhat Zareen's Olympic campaign in Paris ends with defeat against China's Wu Yu in pre-quarterfinal

India's Nikhat Zareen, the two-time world champion in the 50kg category, was eliminated from the Paris Olympics on Thursday with a defeat against the Asian Games gold medallist Wu Yu of China in the Round of 16.

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Indian hockey dream fulfilled in Tokyo seeks the 'Holy Grail' in Paris

November 2023. Senior Men National Championship in Chennai. The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium had a special guest. India coach Craig Fulton's presence easily caught the eye. The new coach was not new anymore after helming India's direct qualification to Olympics with Asian Games gold. Eight months away, then, from boarding the…

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Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya joins top Olympians in panel discussion on India's preparations for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024, Olympic bronze medallist and Hockey World Cup-winning team member Ashok Dhyanchand, Asian Games gold medallist and former World No. 1 double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi, Commonwealth Games gold winner boxer Akhil Kumar, Asian Games gold medallist archer Abhishek Verma, two-time…

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Equestrian Anush Agarwalla to represent India in Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Anush Agarwalla, an Asian Games medallist, has been selected by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) to represent the nation in the dressage event at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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Indian Grand Prix 3: Ancy Sojana pips Nayana in women's long jump; Koshore Jena fails to start

BENGALURU: Asian Games silver medallist Ancy Sojan returned to action in style as she won the gold in women's long jump at the Indian Grand Prix 3 with a leap of 6.52m at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Wednesday.

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Indian Grand Prix 3: Ancy Sojan pips Nayana in women's long jump; Koshore Jena fails to start

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