Vinesh Phogat

On This Day: Vinesh Phogat scripted history at Paris Olympics, 24 hours later suffered her biggest heartbreak

Exactly a year ago, Vinesh Phogat had scripted history at Paris Olympics, when she became the first Indian female grappler to reach an Olympic final. However, fate had other plans.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia release first statements after Delhi court closes POCSO case against Brij Bhushan

Bajrang Punia was the first between the two to react, stating that Brij Bhushan held a massive road show following the fresh orders but reminded that six other cases against him are still pending in the court.

Vinesh Phogat slams critics over 4 crore reward after public backlash: 'Rights are not snatched, they are won'

Critics were quick to question the legitimacy of the reward, given Vinesh Phogat's disqualification at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Vinesh Phogat chooses Rs 4 crore cash over job and land from Haryana government

Vinesh Phogat made it to the 50kg final at the Paris Olympics but was disqualified for being overweight. On the day of her fight, Phogat was discovered to be 100 grams overweight.

Explained: Why will Vinesh Phogat get Olympic silver medallist privileges from Haryana government

The current decision by the Haryana cabinet ensures that the decorated wrestler will receive the same financial rewards as an athlete who officially won a silver medal at the Olympic Games.

'Even though I am from Congress party...': Vinesh Phogat weighs-in on Rohit Sharma's body-shaming row

Despite the splendid run, there has been some criticism but the one targeting Rohit Sharma's body was least anticipated.

Rishabh Pant’s remarkable return, Hardik Pandya’s redemption and Manu Bhaker’s triumph: Incredible comebacks in 2024

In this article, we highlight some of the athletes who turned this year into an unforgettable chapter in their careers.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Sunil Chhetri: Indian stalwarts who said goodbye in 2024

Some from the international arena, some forever, a look at four big names of Indian sports who retired in 2024.

Vinesh Phogat drops cryptic post suggesting retirement U-turn, fans react 'Go for Gold champ'

Vinesh Phogat had announced retirement from the sport after losing out on an assured silver medal due to disqualification at the Paris Olympics.

World Championship team pull-out: Aggrieved wrestlers knock Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's door

Barely 48 hours before they are supposed to be on a plane to Albania, 12 wrestlers, selected for the World Championships, are sitting outside the residence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, desperately seeking his intervention to resolve the issue following withdrawal of Indian teams from the prestigious tournament.

Vinesh Phogat responds to Sakshi Malik's 'greed, selfish' remarks that 'hurt the image' of wrestlers' protest

Vinesh Phogat, who has now retired from the sport and is a Congress MLA, on Tuesday responded to the remarks, stating she doesn't agree with it.

What is Vinesh Phogat’s net worth, salary and assets?

According to reports, there are several streams of income for Phogat’s income. Her current net worth is reportedly Rs 36.5 crore.

Brij Bhushan Singh's 1st reaction on Vinesh Phogat's Haryana win: "Jahan jaaegi satyanaash...."

Singh, who is accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers, said she (Phogat) won, but Congress party lost.

Julana election results live: Vinesh Phogat wins her first electoral bout, prevails over BJP rival

BJP’s Yogesh Kumar is leading from the Julana Assembly seat with a margin of over 1,200 votes compared to Vinesh

Haryana Election Result Updates: People of Haryana stamped out falsehood, ensured victory of development, says PM

Haryana Election Results Today Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people of Haryana have stamped out falsehood and ensured the victory of truth, development and good governance as the BJP registered its third consecutive victory in the state.

Vinesh Phogat reveals why she declined PM Modi's call after Paris disqualification: 'They put conditions in front of me'

Explaining the scenario in details, Vinesh Phogat claimed that the call didn't come directly but she was informed about it from the Indian officials present at Paris.

NADA serves whereabouts failure notice to retired wrestler Vinesh Phogat

The NADA, in its notice, conveyed to the wrestler-turned-politician that she had apparently committed a whereabouts failure as she was not available for a dope test on September 9 at her house in Kharkhoda village in Sonepat.

'Conspiracy, blaming PM': Yogeshwar Dutt tears apart Vinesh Phogat on Olympic disqualification, 'despite costing India a medal...'

Yogeshwar Dutt, 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist, launched a brutal attack on Vinesh Phogat, questioning her stance and calling the disqualification "the right call".

'This is wrong': Vinesh Phogat suggests major change in Wrestling Rules, explains 'women can’t lose more than 3 kg in a day'

Vinesh Phogat feels that there's "no need" to check weight on the following day if the wrestler has reached the final of the competition.

After Vinesh Phogat's 'PT Usha played politics in Paris' remark, Harish Salve reveals wrestler 'didn’t want to carry case further'

Vinesh Phogat was assured of a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. However, the grappler was disqualified on the morning of her gold medal bout due to an overweight by 100 grams.

Haryana polls: Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat files nomination from Julana seat

The BJP has fielded Yogesh Bairagi, a former commercial pilot, against Olympian wrestler Phogat in the Jat-dominated Julana Assembly segment

Vinesh Phogat makes serious allegations against IOA president PT Usha after joining Congress: 'Politics happened in Paris'

Vinesh Phogat has joined Congress and will be seen contesting the Haryana Assembly Elections from the Julana constituency.

'Vinesh Phogat could have joined politics post 2028 Olympics': Uncle Mahavir 'saddened' by wrestler's decision