Vinesh was hospitalised Wednesday after she fainted soon after she learnt about her disqualification. Tributes poured in as the shocker seeped in among countrymen.
Trailing 0-2 after conceding penalty points for passivity, Phogat came back brilliantly in the last five seconds to take down the top seed by clinching three points to win 3-2.
The party has named Dinesh Pratap Singh as its candidate from Raebareli, a Gandhi family bastion, which has been won by former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for 5 consecutive times.
BJP has declared candidates for majority of seats in UP but has so far not announced one for Kaiserganj, which votes on 20 May. Singh is accused of sexual harassment of female wrestlers.
Outcome hints at outgoing president Brij Bhushan’s continued dominance in sporting body. Elections to 15 posts of WFI were stayed by Punjab & Haryana HC.
Vishal Kaliraman had hoped to represent India at Hangzhou. But Bajrang Punia's direct entry means he will be on standby for him. A khap panchayat has now sided with young grappler.
UWW had warned WFI of suspension in May, and said it was concerned about the allegations brought by wrestlers against outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The Congress general secretary met the protesters Saturday. Committees are a way to deflect conversation, she says about inquiry panel looking into allegations against WFI chief.
Wrestler Sakshi Malik, who led protests at Jantar Mantar with Vinesh Phogat & Bajrang Punia last week, is the only woman on panel. Coaches ask why she didn't speak up or take action.
Lobbying from Indian-origin CEOs, especially when there is direct interface between the US and India at the political level, is neither desirable nor necessary.
ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.
The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.
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