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TopicParis Olympics

Topic: Paris Olympics

Vinesh Phogat makes decision on Olympic honour from Haryana govt. Picks Rs 4 cr & plot, forgoes job

CM Saini promised to reward the former wrestler as an Olympic medallist last year. Phogat was disqualified from finals at Paris Olympics for being over 50-kg weight limit.

What’s the secret of Indian men’s hockey dream run? Coach Fulton says ‘trust, camaraderie, connection’

Fresh off the success at Paris Olympics, coach Craig Fulton is now eyeing Asian Champions Trophy. He speaks to ThePrint about his vision for the team, his journey so far & more.

What’s not allowed in Olympic Village — the rules for athletes that got Antim Panghal sent home

Indian wrestler was asked to leave after she tried to sneak her sister into games village. A look at some of the rules for athletes staying in facilities earmarked for them.

Indian hockey team’s dramatic turnaround to clinch bronze & Modi in ‘denial’ — global media

Global media also explores India's decision to facilitate visas for Chinese technicians & impact of the AI revolution on India’ technology outsourcing industry.

‘Despair’ over Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification & Nita Ambani’s ‘publicity blitz’ at Paris Olympics

Foreign media also looked at Indian Right-wing's participation at conferences abroad with aim to build global front against liberalism, and India's 1st multi-nation air combat exercises.

‘Vinesh is our gold’ — heartache in Phogat’s village in Haryana after her disqualification, retirement

After being disqualified from Paris Olympics, Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling. And though people from her village are mourning loss of gold, they wish for her to fight again. 

US wrestler suggests rule changes after Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics setback — ‘maybe this’ll wake up IOC’

Jordan Burroughs, 2012 Olympics gold medalist who has supported Phogat via social media, says wrestling needs 'more than 6 weight classes', also proposed changes for United World Wrestling.

Wrestler Antim Panghal, team to be deported from Paris following major disciplinary breach

Panghal handed her official accreditation card to her sister who was caught for 'impersonation' by security while leaving the Games Villa.

‘In disbelief. He was the better boxer’ — Vijender Singh on controversy over Nishant Dev’s Paris loss

2008 Olympic medallist & politician Singh talks about the scoring system following Dev’s controversial defeat at Olympics 2024, says Dev must appeal against decision if he's dissatisfied.

Kamala Harris’s ancestral village in Tamil Nadu is rooting for her

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

On Camera

In Bihar, BJP is courting upper castes—a clear shift from its 2020 strategy

With two parties led by Dalit leaders now part of NDA, the BJP is hopeful of winning a large number of reserved constituencies.

US sanctions Rosneft & Lukoil: What we know of 2 oil giants that produce half of Russia’s crude

Rosneft, the Russian state-owned oil behemoth, has large interests in India. Reliance has a contract to purchase 500,000 barrels of crude per day from the firm.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.