Wrestler Vinesh Phogat continues to be in the news. Ahead of her appeal against her disqualification for the gold medal match in women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics 2024, which is set to be out today (Aug 13), sources close to the wrestler revealed that she is 'feeling better' and has 'started eating' but still isn't talking to anyone. The young wrestler was disqualified for being marginally overweight within the permissible limit. Post this, her health deteriorated&nbsp;and was even admitted to the hospital, for a brief period. Following this, she filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her disqualification and even asked for the joint silver medal.

Sharing the&nbsp;latest update on Vinesh, a source close to the wrestler told India Today, prior to her departure from Paris Games Village, "Vinesh is feeling a little better now, started eating a bit. She is not talking to anyone though. We are all with her."

The Paris Olympics concluded on Aug 11 (Sunday) with the Indian contingent ending with only six medals. Vinesh was assured of a gold or silver medal when she entered the final in her category in wrestling before being disqualified. Amid her disqualification and appeal, she also shocked one and all by retiring from the sport last week (on Aug 8).&nbsp;

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<h2>All eyes on CAS verdict&nbsp;</h2>

Notably, the hearing was postponed on Saturday (Aug 10). It will now take place&nbsp;on Tuesday (Aug 13) at the CAS with Harish Salve defending Indian wrestler Vinesh.&nbsp;Joelle Monlouis, Estelle Ivanova, Habbine Estelle Kim and Charles Amson are the lawyers who represented Vinesh in the hearing earlier. The verdict is likely to be out later Tuesday evening.

Talking about the winner in Vinesh's 50kg category, at Paris 2024, USA's Sarah&nbsp;Hildebrandt beat Cuba's&nbsp;Yusneylis Guzman, who was asked to take Vinesh's spot in the final, to win gold. Guzman had earlier lost her semifinal bout to the Indian wrestler but got a second shot at gold after the latter's disqualification.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat continues to be in the news. Ahead of her appeal against her disqualification for the gold medal match in women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics 2024, which is set to be out today (Aug 13), sources close to the wrestler revealed that she is 'feeling better' and has 'started eating' but still isn't talking to anyone.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat continues to be in the news. Ahead of her appeal against her disqualification for the gold medal match in women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics 2024, which is set to be out today (Aug 13), sources close to the wrestler revealed that she is 'feeling better' and has 'started eating' but still isn't talking to anyone. The young wrestler was disqualified for being marginally overweight within the permissible limit. Post this, her health deteriorated and was even admitted to the hospital, for a brief period. Following this, she filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her disqualification and even asked for the joint silver medal. Sharing the latest update on Vinesh, a source close to the wrestler told India Today, prior to her departure from Paris Games Village, "Vinesh is feeling a little better now, started eating a bit. She is not talking to anyone though. We are all with her." The Paris Olympics concluded on Aug 11 (Sunday) with the Indian contingent ending with only six medals. Vinesh was assured of a gold or silver medal when she entered the final in her category in wrestling before being disqualified. Amid her disqualification and appeal, she also shocked one and all by retiring from the sport last week (on Aug 8). Also read: Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Wrestler likely to learn fate soon as lawyers could exploit THIS key loophole All eyes on CAS verdict Notably, the hearing was postponed on Saturday (Aug 10). It will now take place on Tuesday (Aug 13) at the CAS with Harish Salve defending Indian wrestler Vinesh. Joelle Monlouis, Estelle Ivanova, Habbine Estelle Kim and Charles Amson are the lawyers who represented Vinesh in the hearing earlier. The verdict is likely to be out later Tuesday evening. Talking about the winner in Vinesh's 50kg category, at Paris 2024, USA's Sarah Hildebrandt beat Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman, who was asked to take Vinesh's spot in the final, to win gold. Guzman had earlier lost her semifinal bout to the Indian wrestler but got a second shot at gold after the latter's disqualification.

Vinesh Phogat feeling 'little better' but not talking to anyone, reveal sources as Paris Games verdict awaited

The blame game seems to have begun as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president, PT Usha, has pointed fingers at grappler Vinesh Phogat over her disqualification at the Paris Olympic Games 2024. PT Usha put Vinesh under the bus in response to criticism directed towards the IOA medical team, especially at Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, saying in combat sports like wrestling, boxing, judo and even weightlifting, the athletes are responsible for their weight management.

Her comments came when Vinesh and the wrestling contingent awaited the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) verdict over her plea.&nbsp;

After qualifying for the final in the Women’s 50kg Freestyle Wrestling in Paris, Vinesh, on the day of the gold medal match, got disqualified after failing the mandatory weigh-in test in the morning, going overweight by just 100 grams.

She then appealed against this decision at the CAS (for the joint silver medal), with CAS taking time till August 13 before giving their final decision.

The aftermath of this episode turned ugly when a section of Parliament began accusing Dr Pardiwala and his team of negligence; contrary, the former IOA chief Narendra Batra alleged that Vinesh's diet might have led to her disqualification.&nbsp;

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Besides, Vinesh, who was the helm of the things, hung her boots from wrestling at 29.&nbsp;

<h2>'Players are responsible for their weight management'</h2>

"...the responsibility of weight management of athletes in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing and judo is that of each athlete and his or her coach and NOT that of the IOA-appointed Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and his team. The hate directed at the IOA medical team, especially Dr Pardiwala, is unacceptable and worthy of condemnation," Usha said in a statement.

She continued saying that each athlete has its support staff, with them working together for several years now, and the IOA-appointed medical team, which came to fruition just a few months ago, was there to help players recover and manage injuries.

“Each Indian athlete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in such sport had his or her own support team. These support teams have been working with the athletes over so many years.

“The IOA appointed a medical team a couple of months ago, primarily as a team that would assist in the recovery and injury management of athletes during and after their competition. This team was also designed to support athletes who did not have their own team of nutritionists and physiotherapists,” PT Usha concluded.

(With inputs from agencies)

The blame game seems to have begun as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president, PT Usha, has pointed fingers at grappler Vinesh Phogat over her disqualification at the Paris Olympic Games 2024.

The blame game seems to have begun as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president, PT Usha, has pointed fingers at grappler Vinesh Phogat over her disqualification at the Paris Olympic Games 2024. PT Usha put Vinesh under the bus in response to criticism directed towards the IOA medical team, especially at Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, saying in combat sports like wrestling, boxing, judo and even weightlifting, the athletes are responsible for their weight management. Her comments came when Vinesh and the wrestling contingent awaited the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) verdict over her plea. After qualifying for the final in the Women’s 50kg Freestyle Wrestling in Paris, Vinesh, on the day of the gold medal match, got disqualified after failing the mandatory weigh-in test in the morning, going overweight by just 100 grams. She then appealed against this decision at the CAS (for the joint silver medal), with CAS taking time till August 13 before giving their final decision. The aftermath of this episode turned ugly when a section of Parliament began accusing Dr Pardiwala and his team of negligence; contrary, the former IOA chief Narendra Batra alleged that Vinesh's diet might have led to her disqualification. ALSO READ: India athlete Neeraj Chopra's next dream is not Olympic gold but to... Besides, Vinesh, who was the helm of the things, hung her boots from wrestling at 29. 'Players are responsible for their weight management' "...the responsibility of weight management of athletes in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing and judo is that of each athlete and his or her coach and NOT that of the IOA-appointed Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and his team. The hate directed at the IOA medical team, especially Dr Pardiwala, is unacceptable and worthy of condemnation," Usha said in a statement. She continued saying that each athlete has its support staff, with them working together for several years now, and the IOA-appointed medical team, which came to fruition just a few months ago, was there to help players recover and manage injuries. “Each Indian athlete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in such sport had his or her own support team. These support teams have been working with the athletes over so many years. “The IOA appointed a medical team a couple of months ago, primarily as a team that would assist in the recovery and injury management of athletes during and after their competition. This team was also designed to support athletes who did not have their own team of nutritionists and physiotherapists,” PT Usha concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

Blame game begins as IOA president PT Usha points fingers at Vinesh Phogat over Paris Games disqualification

India’s Aman Sehrawat has entered the 57kg freestyle wrestling semifinal rejuvenating the nation’s hopes for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday (Aug 8). Sehrawat, who started his campaign on Thursday registered a one-sided win over Zelimkhan Abakarov of Armenia where he won by technical superiority. He will now compete for a place in the final and will be at least guaranteed a bronze medal match. The result comes a day after India’s Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle competition.

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<h2>Sehrawat in semis</h2>

Having had hard luck in the women’s 50kg category after Vinesh’s disqualification, India’s hopes were rejuvenated after he won back-to-back bouts. He started with an R16 win against Vladimir Egorov with a 10-0 win. The 10-point lead meant that the Indian grappler advanced on technical superiority into his quarterfinal bout. The quarterfinal bout was also not different as he put his opponent to the mat with a 12-0 lead. The lead again meant that Sehrawat advanced to the semis with technical superiority and did not need to fight for an entire six minutes.

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The victory&nbsp;also means he will be a win away from ensuring a medal for India at the Paris Olympics. A win in the semis will at least guarantee him a silver medal, meaning India will continue its tradition of winning at least one medal in wrestling in the last five Olympics. In 2008 Sushilkumar won a bronze medal and upgraded it to silver in the 2012 London Games along Yogeshwar Dutt. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Sakshi Malik clinched a bronze while Ravi Dahiya won a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics.

Sehrawat will take to the mat later in the day when he battles for a place in the final. The Indian wrestler will face Rei Higuchi of Japan in the last four. A defeat for Sehrawat will see him fight for a bronze medal match while he will also have an opportunity to fight in the repechage round in case he loses the bronze medal match.

India’s Aman Sehrawat has entered the 57kg freestyle wrestling semifinal rejuvenating the nation’s hopes for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday (Aug 8).

India’s Aman Sehrawat has entered the 57kg freestyle wrestling semifinal rejuvenating the nation’s hopes for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday (Aug 8). Sehrawat, who started his campaign on Thursday registered a one-sided win over Zelimkhan Abakarov of Armenia where he won by technical superiority. He will now compete for a place in the final and will be at least guaranteed a bronze medal match. The result comes a day after India’s Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle competition. 2 fantastic bouts from Aman Sehrawat as he overpowers his opponents 10-0 and 12-0 to make his way into the semi finals. He will be in action at 9.45 pm IST next. #JeetKiAur | #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/th4gL3UdrL — Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) August 8, 2024 × Sehrawat in semis Having had hard luck in the women’s 50kg category after Vinesh’s disqualification, India’s hopes were rejuvenated after he won back-to-back bouts. He started with an R16 win against Vladimir Egorov with a 10-0 win. The 10-point lead meant that the Indian grappler advanced on technical superiority into his quarterfinal bout. The quarterfinal bout was also not different as he put his opponent to the mat with a 12-0 lead. The lead again meant that Sehrawat advanced to the semis with technical superiority and did not need to fight for an entire six minutes. ALSO READ | Social media reacts to Vinesh Phogat’s shocking retirement after Paris Olympics disqualification The victory also means he will be a win away from ensuring a medal for India at the Paris Olympics. A win in the semis will at least guarantee him a silver medal, meaning India will continue its tradition of winning at least one medal in wrestling in the last five Olympics. In 2008 Sushilkumar won a bronze medal and upgraded it to silver in the 2012 London Games along Yogeshwar Dutt. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Sakshi Malik clinched a bronze while Ravi Dahiya won a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics. Sehrawat will take to the mat later in the day when he battles for a place in the final. The Indian wrestler will face Rei Higuchi of Japan in the last four. A defeat for Sehrawat will see him fight for a bronze medal match while he will also have an opportunity to fight in the repechage round in case he loses the bronze medal match.

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat enters 57kg semis as India's wrestling gold medal hopes rejuvenated