WFI President Sanjay Singh attributed India’s underwhelming performance in wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024 to the prolonged protests by wrestlers. India secured only one medal, with Aman Sehrawat winning bronze in the men’s 57kg category. Singh stated that the protests, lasting over a year, disrupted the wrestlers’ preparation, preventing them from performing at their best. Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified for exceeding the weight limit, also retired amid the controversy. The protests involved prominent wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, affecting the entire wrestling community.

Abhinav Bindra expressed frustration over the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) delay in ruling on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a joint silver medal at the Paris Olympics. Originally scheduled for August 13, CAS announced a new decision date of August 16, citing the need for additional time. Bindra, who was present at the Games, compared the wait to the lengthy preparation athletes endure for the Olympics. Phogat’s appeal received broad support after her disqualification from the women’s 50kg wrestling event for being overweight by just 100 grams.

Imane Khelif, the first Algerian woman to win an Olympic boxing gold, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and JK Rowling for cyberbullying. The lawsuit accuses them of "aggravated cyber-harassment" following a gender controversy during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Khelif faced backlash after defeating Angela Carini, who withdrew from their bout citing injury. Rowling and Musk were criticized for their social media posts questioning Khelif’s participation. Khelif's lawyer describes the campaign as "misogynist, racist, and sexist," highlighting the broader tensions surrounding gender in sports.

Former Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh praised wrestler Vinesh Phogat, saying she "hid her pain behind a smile" after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics due to a 100-gram weight discrepancy. Sreejesh, who met Vinesh before his bronze medal match, described her as a "real fighter." Vinesh, the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic wrestling final, faced heartbreak when she was disqualified just before the gold medal bout. Sreejesh believes her situation is a lesson for all athletes on the importance of adhering to Olympic rules and regulations.

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's Olympic javelin throw champion, was awarded 10 million rupees and a brand new car by the Punjab government on Tuesday. The car’s number plate features "92.97," representing the distance Nadeem threw to set a new Olympic record, securing gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presented the keys to Nadeem during her visit to his village in Mian Chunnu. She praised Nadeem for bringing pride to the nation. The CM also awarded 50 lakh rupees to Nadeem's coach, Salman Iqbal Butt, before returning to Lahore.

Vinesh Phogat, India's star wrestler, faces further uncertainty as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) postponed its verdict on her Paris Olympics appeal to August 16. Phogat, disqualified from the women’s 50kg gold medal match due to a weigh-in issue, sought a joint silver medal. This is the third time CAS has extended the deadline. Phogat had initially requested a nullification of her disqualification. As the delay continues, sports experts are calling for revisions to Olympic weigh-in rules. The final decision will be announced on August 16 by 9:30 pm IST.

Vinesh Phogat’s lawyer, Vidushpat Singhania, expressed optimism about a "landmark" verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding her Olympic disqualification. Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 women's 50kg gold medal match due to being 100 grams overweight. Singhania acknowledged the low success rate at CAS but remains hopeful, especially as the CAS ad-hoc panel took extra time to consider the evidence. Phogat had appealed to be awarded a joint silver medal, arguing that the weight gain was a natural recovery process. The verdict is expected on August 13.

Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, fifty-five, tragically died after being struck by a train in Surrey on August fourth. An inquest revealed that Thorpe took his own life, following a long battle with depression and anxiety. His wife Amanda and daughter Kitty disclosed that Thorpe, renowned for his mental toughness on the cricket field, had struggled with severe mental health issues in recent years. Despite previous attempts, he was unable to recover. Tributes have poured in from the cricket community, honoring his legacy as one of England’s finest batters and a beloved coach.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat awaits the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) verdict in Paris, following her disqualification from the gold-medal bout at the Paris 2024 Olympics for being 100 grams overweight. Vinesh, who appealed for a silver medal, was disqualified on August 7, leading to Cuba's Guzman Yusneylys replacing her in the final. The CAS's decision, expected today, has kept the nation on edge. Vinesh's legal team, led by senior counsel Harish Salve, remains hopeful of a favorable outcome, while support pours in from across India.

The 2024 Paris Olympics have made history by achieving full gender parity, with an equal number of male and female athletes competing. This milestone includes 152 medal events for women, 157 for men, and 20 mixed-gender events. The women’s marathon will conclude the Games for the first time, spotlighting female athletes. This achievement marks a significant moment in Olympic history, reflecting over a century of progress since women first competed in Paris in 1900.