Indian Sports News Highlights: Emotional Vinesh Phogat arrives in New Delhi after Paris Olympics heartbreak

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Vinesh Phogat arrives in New Delhi LIVE updates

Family members, fans and friends of Vinesh Phogat turned up in huge numbers in New Delhi to welcome back the former wrestler. Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics for exceeding her weight on the day of the final. Click here to read the full story.

Indian Sports News LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra on javelin throw final at Paris Olympics

In a virtual interaction organised by JSW Sports following his return to India from Paris, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra added that he was confident of eclipsing Arshad Nadeem’s record throw at the Paris Olympics but somehow wasn’t able to execute it on the day.“After Arshad Nadeem threw 92.97m, I was 100 per cent positive on my mind that I can throw this much too. But somewhere, I was stopping myself mentally and as a result, my leg-work didn’t go as planned. Click here to read the full story.

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Vinesh Phogat arrives in New Delhi LIVE updates

In the aftermath of her disqualification from the Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling. Phogat, however, has hinted on a comeback to the sport, saying that her wrestling ambition would remain no matter what. ( Click to read story here)

Vinesh Phogat arrives in New Delhi LIVE updates

Watch the moment when Vinesh Phogat arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi earlier today

खरा सोना @phogat_vinesh 🥇 pic.twitter.com/zZMnvykTMp

Indian Sports News LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra to participate in Lausanne Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra confirms participation in Lausanne Diamond League

#WATCH | On his plans post his Olympic stint, Neeraj Chopra says, "... I have finally decided to participate in the Lausanne Diamond League, which begins August 22." pic.twitter.com/euMxssIYak

Vinesh Phogat arrives in New Delhi LIVE updates: Boxer Vijender Singh supports Vinesh Phogat

Words of praise from one champion to another!

Once a champion always a champion 🇮🇳👊🏽 #VineshPhogat pic.twitter.com/9akf3EZw74

Vinesh Phogat arrives in New Delhi LIVE updates: Gagan Narang hails Vinesh Phogat

Gagan Narang, India’s Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics, lauds Vinesh Phogat despite Games’ heartbreak

She came as a champion on day 1 into the games village and she will always remain our champion .
Sometimes one doesn’t need an Olympic medal to inspire a billion dreams.. @vineshphogat you have inspired generations. .
Salute to your grit 🫡 pic.twitter.com/8m6zQVSS2L

Vinesh Phogat arrives in New Delhi LIVE updates: Congress MP Deepender Hooda says whole country proud of Vinesh Phogat

“The whole country is proud of its daughter”, says Congress MP Deepender Hooda on Vinesh Phogat’s arrival in India from Paris.

#WATCH | Congress MP Deepender Hooda says, "People are encouraging her (Vinesh Phogat) and the whole country is proud of its daughter..." pic.twitter.com/DpGwDfNRqN

Indian Sports News LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra reflects on javelin throw final at Olympics

“Mentally I was ready, but physically I was retraining myself,” says javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won silver at the Paris Olympics. Neeraj managed just one legal throw (89.45m) in six attempts. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who set a new Olympic record of 92.97m, won gold.

#WATCH | On Arshad Nadeem's 92.97 metres throw at the finals of Javelin throw at the Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra says, "I never thought I couldn't do it... Arshad Nadeem's previous best was at 90.18 metres which he threw at the Commonwealth Games, and my previous best was 89.94… pic.twitter.com/Ips0jrZ3aM

Vinesh Phogat arrives in New Delhi LIVE updates

“Vinesh Phogat is a champion for us,” says former Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, who was also in New Delhi when Vinesh Phogat arrived. “She is very emotional. She will spend time with family and calm herself. What Vinesh has done for women is praiseworthy,” adds Sakshi.

Vinesh Phogat arrives in New Delhi LIVE updates

Vinesh Phogat could not hold back her tears on arriving in New Delhi from Paris on Saturday morning:

#WATCH | Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat breaks down as she arrives at Delhi's IGI Airport from Paris after participating in the #Olympics2024Paris. pic.twitter.com/T6LcZzO4tT

Vinesh Phogat arrives in New Delhi LIVE updates

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of everything that is happening in and around Indian sports, with our major focus at the moment being wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s arrival in New Delhi from Paris. Vinesh arrived at the IGI airport in New Delhi on Saturday (17 August) following a heartbreaking campaign at Paris Olympics, where she was disqualified from the final after being overweight by 100 grams. Watch out for this space for more updates.