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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

Caged parrot or fearless eagle? India should give the Shastri formula a try

While the CBI has built its reputation as a premier crime investigation agency by cracking high profile cases, many other cases have remained unresolved or resulted in acquittals.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.