Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has called for Vinesh Phogat to be awarded a silver medal after her disqualification for being overweight by 100 grams before the 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024. Tendulkar stated, “Vinesh Phogat qualified fair and square for the finals. Her disqualification by weight, was before the finals, and hence, for her to be robbed of a deserving silver medal defies logic and sporting sense.” He added, “It would have been understandable if she were disqualified for ethical breaches.” Phogat has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which is expected to issue a verdict soon.

Arisa Trew, a 14-year-old skateboarder from Australia, won gold in women’s park skateboarding at the Paris Olympics 2024, becoming the youngest Australian Olympic medalist. Following her victory, she shared that her parents had promised her a pet duck if she won the gold medal. “I just want a duck,” Trew said, expressing her excitement at both her achievement and the upcoming addition to her family. Trew's gold-winning performance included a score of 93.18 on her final run. She is also the only woman to land a 720 and 900 in competition, making her a standout in the sport.

Vinesh Phogat, disqualified from the women's 50 kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics for being 100g overweight, has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). She is seeking a shared silver medal after her disqualification on August 7. The CAS hearing, led by Dr. Annabelle Bennett, is ongoing, with a final decision expected before the Olympics conclude. Vinesh's initial appeal to compete in the final was rejected. Her run at the Olympics included victories over Yui Susaki, Oksana Livach, and Yusneylys Guzman before her disqualification.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning the silver medal in the men’s javelin at the Paris Olympics 2024. Chopra's throw of 89.45 meters earned him second place, behind Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem. Modi praised Chopra’s resilience despite an injury and expressed pride in his achievement. The PM also commended Chopra’s mother, Saroj, for her sportsmanship and positive outlook. Neeraj Chopra is now one of only three Indians to win medals in consecutive Olympics, joining the ranks of Sushil Kumar and PV Sindhu.

Five months before Arshad Nadeem's historic gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, he struggled to obtain a new javelin. Indian Olympian Neeraj Chopra, who would later win silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics, publicly supported Nadeem, urging for better resources for the Pakistani athlete. Chopra expressed disbelief that an elite thrower like Nadeem lacked proper equipment, calling on sponsors and federations to step up. This act of sportsmanship preceded Nadeem's record-breaking 92.97-meter throw, which won him Pakistan's first individual Olympic gold medal, highlighting the camaraderie between the two South Asian athletes.

Neeraj Chopra made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning a silver medal in the men's javelin with a throw of 89.45 meters. This achievement makes him the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win medals at consecutive Olympics, following his gold at Tokyo 2020. Neeraj now joins an elite group of Indians with multiple individual Olympic medals, including Sushil Kumar and P.V. Sindhu. Despite his strong performance, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem claimed gold with a record-breaking 92.97-meter throw, marking Pakistan's first Olympic medal since 1992.

Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, won widespread admiration after expressing pride in Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who won gold in the Olympic men’s javelin final, surpassing her son’s silver-winning throw. Despite Neeraj’s close loss, Saroj Devi's heartfelt comment, “The one who got the gold is also my child,” showcased true sportsmanship and unity. Fans from India and Pakistan praised her warmth and humility, highlighting the bond between the two athletes. Nadeem’s 92.97m throw secured Pakistan’s first Olympic medal in athletics, while Neeraj’s 89.45m throw earned him the silver.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Neeraj Chopra for winning a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024. Modi lauded Chopra as “excellence personified,” celebrating his achievement as India’s first track-and-field athlete to win two successive Olympic medals. President Droupadi Murmu and other leaders, including Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari, also congratulated Chopra, acknowledging his dedication and the inspiration he provides to future athletes. Chopra's 89.45m throw secured the silver, while Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record with a 92.97m throw to win gold.

Vinesh Phogat's plea against her disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics was accepted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The wrestler, disqualified for being 100 grams overweight in the women's 50kg final, will have her hearing at 10 am local time (1:30 pm IST) today. Vinesh had appealed for a joint silver medal, after her initial plea to participate in the final was denied. The Indian government has appointed renowned lawyer Harish Salve to represent her at the CAS hearing.

Neeraj Chopra's season-best throw of 89.45m at the Paris Olympics 2024 javelin final secured him the silver medal. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem stunned the crowd with an Olympic record throw of 92.97m, clinching the gold. Despite fouling his first attempt, Nadeem's second throw broke the record by over two meters. Neeraj, the defending world champion, couldn't surpass Nadeem's mark, with his best effort falling short. Nadeem's victory made him the first Pakistani athlete to win an individual Olympic gold. Neeraj's strong performance in qualification couldn't be replicated in the final.