Disqualified from Olympics for being overweight, Vinesh Phogat opts for Rs 4 crore over government job – The Times of India

Disqualified from Olympics for being overweight, Vinesh Phogat opts for Rs 4 crore over government job – The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat has opted for a cash prize of Rs 4 crore from the Haryana government after being offered benefits equivalent to an Olympic silver medallist. The 30-year-old athlete was disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for being overweight ahead of her gold medal bout in the 50-kg…

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Chinese Grand Prix briefing: Lewis Hamilton disqualified, Ferrari catastrophe, Oscar Piastri wins

Chinese Grand Prix briefing: Lewis Hamilton disqualified, Ferrari catastrophe, Oscar Piastri wins

Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding performance at the Chinese Grand Prix, leading teammate Lando Norris to a McLaren 1-2 finish and giving the team a sweep of the Formula One season’s first two races. But Piastri’s drive was soon overshadowed by the post-race disqualification of Ferrari duo Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Hamilton, who had…

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Cam Norrie accidentally hits spectator with racket, doesn’t get disqualified – Watch | Tennis News – Times of India

Cam Norrie accidentally hits spectator with racket, doesn’t get disqualified – Watch | Tennis News – Times of India

Cameron Norrie accidentally struck a fan with his racket in Auckland. (Image: Screenshot/TennisTV) Cameron Norrie avoided disqualification and apologised after his tossed racket accidentally hit a spectator during an ATP Tour tournament in Auckland on Tuesday.Britain’s Norrie, who was born in Auckland, was down match point against Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta when he lightly tossed…

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