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Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), which has completed 10 years and is gearing up for its 11th season, has helped create confidence among investors about the viability of non-cricket sporting leagues, said a senior executive. «When a league like PKL goes into its season 11, we are also helping to create some market confidence that non-cricket sports leagues and the business of sport can grow,» said Anupam Goswami, league commissioner, PKL. Many non-cricket sporting leagues were launched on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but many of them — such as the Indian Tennis Premier League, Premier Badminton League and Pro Wrestling League — are either dormant or have shut down.

Vinesh Phogat returned to India on Saturday after her Paris Olympics 2024 journey, greeted by an overwhelming crowd of supporters. Hundreds of fans gathered outside the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in New Delhi to welcome her back, despite the disappointment of her disqualification from the Olympics for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final. Vinesh’s appeal against this disqualification was also rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), adding to the emotional weight of her return. Vinesh's arrival at her home village Balali was marked by a deeply emotional reunion with her uncle and mentor, Mahavir Singh Phogat. The embrace they shared resonated with many, capturing the emotional toll of her Olympic journey and the support she received from her family, particularly during her most challenging moments. This reunion, which was widely shared on social media, moved many of her supporters and fans, highlighting the strong bond between Vinesh and Mahavir. Throughout Vinesh’s struggles during the Olympics, Mahavir had been a steadfast pillar of support, offering encouragement even as the weight of her disqualification weighed heavily on her.

Olympics, wrestler Vinesh Phogat said that her fight against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) would continue and hoped that «truth will prevail». Hundreds of supporters had gathered outside the IGI airport here on Saturday to give a rousing welcome to Vinesh who was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final at the Olympics. Vinesh's appeal against her disqualification was rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). On her way to Balali from Delhi, Vinesh was felicitated by her supporters and khap panchayats in several villages as it took her almost 13 hours to cover 135 kms.

Court of Arbitration for Sports' (CAS) verdict, Vinesh Phogat might have hinted at a comeback and a larger goal of 2032 Olympics through a social media post on Friday. Phogat shared an emotional message two days post CAS dismissing her appeal for a joint silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 after being disqualified for being 100 grams overweight moments before her gold medal bout. Following a disheartening disqualification from the wrestling final, Vinesh announced her retirement from the sport, citing a loss of strength and the inability to continue.

WFI in its present form and prevent it from undertaking any activity as a national federation for the sport. While passing the interim order on the plea by celebrated wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian, Justice Sachin Datta said it was open to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) re-constituting the committee. The wrestlers, who were at the forefront of last year's protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of seven women grapplers, had moved the high court earlier this year for setting aside and declaring as illegal the elections held to elect the office bearers of the federation held in December. Sanjay Singh, a Brij Bhushan loyalist, was elected the new WFI chief in the polls held on December 21, 2023.

Vince McMahon was a huge name in the world of WWE at least some time ago until he quit the arena. He was a major and indomitable figure in the wrestling world, and has always been one of the reasons WWE has always stayed flush with cash, mostly due to his business instincts.

Starz series «Heels» will make its debut on Netflix on September 15, 2024. Both seasons of the show will be available on that date. Netflix acquired the rights to the series in April 2024, following its cancellation by Starz in September 2023 after two seasons.

In a major setback toVinesh Phogat, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad hoc division on Wednesday dismissed the appeal filed by Indian wrestler against her disqualification from Olympic Games final. Vinesh Phogat had filed an application for a silver medal in the women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics after she was disqualified before the final match due to exceeding the 50kg weight limit.The CAS released a statement to render its verdict which read, "The application field by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 has been dismissed."In a statement, IOA President PT Usha expressed "shock and disappointment at the decision of the Sole Arbitrator at the CAS to dismiss wrestler Vinesh Phogat's application against the United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC)."Last week, during the weigh-in, Vinesh was found to be 100 grams over the limit.

Vinesh Phogat's petition against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed on Wednesday. IOA President Dr PT Usha has expressed her shock and disappointment at the decision of the Sole Arbitrator at CAS to dismiss Phogat’s application against the United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Indian wrester was disqualified by the IOC for weighing 100 grams more than permissible limit moments before her gold medal bout.

Vinesh Phogat's fate who was disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics gold medal match in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category is now in the hands of Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) who will deliver its verdict on August 13. While the hearings are completed and only the verdict is left, there might be a crucial 'loophole' in the United World Wrestling (UWW) rulebook that could potentially benefit Phogat, according to media reports. According to current regulations, Phogat’s disqualification was due to her failing the weigh-in by a mere 100 grams. UWW rules state that no exceptions can be made for such violations, which seemingly rules out the possibility of awarding Phogat a silver medal. However, an intriguing loophole in the rulebook might offer Phogat a chance.

Wrestlers of various age groups are arriving at the Chhatrasal Akhada for nighttime training. They stay in the adjacent sports hostel. Coaches Jaibir Dahiya, Anil Mann, and Pradeep Dahiya are waiting for them.

Vinesh Phogat's appeal to award her a joint silver medal. «The ad hoc division of CAS has extended time till 6:00 p.m. on August 11, 2024, for the Sole Arbitrator Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett in the Vinesh Phogat vs. United World Wrestling & the International Olympic Committee to issue a decision. The reasoned order will be issued at a later date,» said IOA in a statement. Phogat had filed an appeal on August 7 challenging the Olympics disqualification she faced for weighing more than 50 Kg by 100 grams, leading to the Olympics committee revoking her silver medal win.

Paris 2024 Olympics, India's Reetika Hooda faced off against the top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the women’s 76kg freestyle wrestling event. The match ended in a narrow defeat for Hooda, with the score tied at 1-1. However, Medet Kyzy advanced due to scoring the last equalizing point, as per wrestling rules.

Reetika Hooda today lost to top seed Aiperi Medet Kyzy, the Asian Games champion and World Championship silver medallist, in the women's 76kg quarterfinal bout. Reetika lost the match on points. Interestingly, the final score showed 1-1. So why Reetika Hooda lost the match? As per the rules of Olympics for wrestling, if the two wrestlers end with the same score, the one who scores the last point is declared winner.

Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to wrestler Aman Sehrawat and congratulated him for clinching the bronze medal in the men's freestyle 57 kg wrestling event at the Paris Olympics. Sehrawat overcoming adversity to stand on the podium on Friday touched an emotional chord with PM Modi. The 21-year-old 57kg free-style grappler, who was raised by his grandfather after he lost his parents as a child, defeated Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in a high-intensity third-place contest to become India's youngest medallist at the Olympics.

Paris Olympics nears its conclusion, India's presence has dwindled to just two events. On Saturday, wrestler Reetika Hooda will compete in the Freestyle 76kg category while Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will contest in the final round of women's golf. Meanwhile, Reetika Hooda is India's last chance for a seventh medal in women's 76kg wrestling. With the golf events not yielding favorable results on Friday, the focus shifts to Hooda. Golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar both finished Round 2 with a 1-under par score. However, they will need exceptional performances in the remaining rounds to challenge the top contenders.

Olympics 2024: Reetika Hooda is India's last hope for another wrestling medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. On Saturday, she will face Bernadett Nagy of Hungary in her opening round match at 2:30 p.m. Nagy is a two-time bronze medallist at the European Championships.

Aman Sehrawat on Friday bagged the men's 57kg free-style bronze medal at the Olympics with a commanding win over Darian Toi Cruz, bringing some cheers to the Indian wrestling contingent that has been rocked by controversies. The 21-year-old U-23 world champion was the lone Indian male wrestler to qualify for the Paris Games and he did not disappoint, winning 13-5 in the bronze play-off at Champ de Mars Arena.

What's done is done. Let us celebrate the victories and the sheer talent and grit of our hero, Vinesh Phogat. This should also be the starting point to revamp India’s sports management—reminding administrators that their roles are not for power play, but for a greater national cause.

NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station after running into trouble with their new Boeing capsule

Paris Olympics 2024 is one of the most-talked about sporting event in the world right now, with some amazing ongoing Olympic action till now. The Games have entered its last leg and will soon be wrapping up the remaining major medal events from August 9.