Indian Sports News Highlights: Vinesh Phogat reacts to CAS appeal dismissal, PM Modi honours Paris Olympians

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Bhagwant Mann offers support for Vinesh

“Vinesh lives in the hearts of all Indians”, says Punjab CM Mann while pointing finger at her team for not ensuring she does not go overweight at competitions

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Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Australian Olympic Committee defends breaker Raygun

The Australian Olympic Committee has criticised an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was “vexatious, misleading and bullying.”

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Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: On This Day - MS Dhoni announced his retirement at 7:30pm

On this day, in 2020, India’s iconic wicketkeeper-batter and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni brought curtains down on his international career. “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired,” wrote Dhoni in a post on his official Instagram account on the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day.

Dhoni led India to victory in three ICC events — in the 2007 World T20, 2011 World Cup as well as the 2013 Champions Trophy — in addition to captaining the team to the No. 1 position in Test cricket.

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Jay Shah on an expanded IPL next year

Will IPL expand to 10 more matches in the next two seasons as per the contract signed with the broadcasters? It seems unlikely. Jay Shah the aim is to keep it a 74-match league and not go to 84 matches for 2025 and 2026

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Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Jay Shah on BCCI hosting a league for seniors

There were rumours of BCCI considering a T20 league for ex-cricketers. Those rumours have been refuted as ‘fake news’ by board’s secretary Jay Shah.

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Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Vinesh Phogat reacts to appeal being dismissed

No words, no caption but the song choice says it all. Vinesh Phogat posts her reaction to appeal being dismissed by CAS

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: VVS Laxman to continue as NCA head coach

VVS Laxman will continue as head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, signing an extension of at least a year. His contract was set to expire in September.

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Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: From Tendulkar, Sania to Sreejesh, Indian sportspersons share heartfelt Independence Day wishes

As the entire India celebrated its 78th Independence Day, sportspersons led the way on social media with their wishes for their fellow compatriots.

Sachin Tendulkar wrote: “Sportspersons aren’t the only ones playing for India. Every Indian who does their job with honesty and sincerity is a key player for Team India. So, when the national anthem plays today, know that it’s for you, and I hope you’ll feel the same way I did when I heard it every time I stepped out to play for India.

Lots of wishes for Independence Day to everyone.”

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Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Jay Shah explains why Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will miss Duleep Trophy

“Apart from them, everyone else is playing. You should appreciate that. One must note that Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer are playing in the Buchi Babu tournament,” Shah told Times of India.

“We should not insist on players like Rohit and Virat to play in the Duleep Trophy. They will risk injury. If you have noticed, in Australia and England, every international player does not play domestic cricket. We have to treat the players with respect.” ( READ MORE)

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: BCCI rejects offer to host 2024 Women's T20 World Cup

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has revealed that India were asked about their willingness to host the T20 World Cup due to unrest in Bangladesh who are original hosts, but the board declined the offer.

“They (ICC) have asked us if we would conduct the World Cup. I have categorically said no,” Shah said. ( READ MORE)

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: PM Modi meets Paris 2024 Olympians at his residence

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: CAS verdict on Vinesh Phogat was not surprising -- Explained

We wanted an Olympic silver for Vinesh Phogat but it was known from the start the CAS was going to rule against her. There’s hardly any presence of CAS ruling in favour of an athlete in such a scenario. We explain CAS’ decision in detail here.

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Gautam Gambhir shares Independence Day wishes

Freedom comes at a price. Our heroes pay it everyday with their blood! Never forget #HappyIndependenceDay 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/wJgY4IH5pi

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Hardik Pandya shared Independence Day wishes

Playing for my country will always come first for me. Wishing you all a very happy Independence Day 🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/I7gcU8fkJn

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: CAS' new statement on Vinesh Phogat case

The CAS has issued a new statement dismissing Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a joint silver at the Paris Olympics.  On Wednesday, CAS had issued a one-line statement. They have expanded the order today but the details are still missing.

Full statement:

Paris, 14 August 2024 – The Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued its decision in the following procedure:

CAS OG 24/17 Vinesh Phogat v. United World Wrestling & the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

The application filed at the CAS Ad hoc Division by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (the Applicant) in relation to the decision taken by United World Wrestling (UWW) to replace her, because of her failed second weigh-in, before the gold medal match of the Women’s Freestyle 50kg competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 has been dismissed. Consequently, the UWW decision is confirmed.

The Applicant sought a ruling from the CAS awarding her a (shared) silver medal for the Women’s Freestyle 50kg competition.

The matter was referred to the Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC (AUS), sitting as a Sole Arbitrator, who held a hearing with the parties on 9 August 2024. The full award with reasons will be notified to the parties, and published on the CAS website, as soon as it is available.

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: PM Modi congratulates Olympians in his Independence Day speech

PM Modi also extended his best wishes to the Paralympians who will take part in the Paralympics.

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Manu Bhaker quashes rumours over relationship with Neeraj Chopra

“I don’t know much about it. I was not there when this happened. But since 2018 we have been meeting on the sidelines of events. We don’t have that much interaction otherwise. During events, we talk a little. But there is no truth to the rumours that are going around,” Manu Bhaker told News18 in an interview. ( READ MORE)

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) advocate Vidushpat Singhania reacts to CAS verdict against Vinesh

“No detailed order has come yet. Only a single-line order has come so far that her appeal has been dismissed. They have not cited a reason why has it been dismissed or why did they take so much time…We were both surprised and disappointed that a decision came last evening and her appeal was dismissed…We hope that the detailed order will come in 10-15 days…CAS decision can be appealed against at Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days. The 30-day time will begin after a detailed order comes. Harish Salve is with us, he will guide us. We will sit with him, draft an appeal and file it.”

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Can Vinesh Phogat challenge the CAS verdict?

Yes, Vinesh has the option to challenge the verdict but CAS allows “recourse” on a “limited number of grounds”.

“Judicial recourse to the Swiss Federal Tribunal is allowed on a very limited number of grounds, such as lack of jurisdiction, violation of elementary procedural rules (e.g. violation of the right to a fair hearing) or incompatibility with public policy,” the CAS website said.

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: Vinesh Phogat CAS hearing recap

Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a joint silver medal at the Paris Olympics has been dismissed by CAS. The sports tribunal on Wednesday released a one-line order stating its verdict. The detailed order is expected to come in a few days. READ MORE

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: PM Modi to host Olympians at his residence

The Paris Olympics 2024 athletes will be hosted by PM Modi at his residence in Lok Kalyan Marg at 1 PM after the Independence Day celebration. We will bring you the latest from there as soon as the images start to come in.

Indian Sports News LIVE, 15 August: PM Modi shares Olympics dream with the country

Welcome to our sports news live blog for 15 August.

PM Modi on Independence Day shared his Olympic vision with the people of the country.

“Today, we also have with us the youth who made the Indian flag fly high in Olympics. On behalf of 140 crore countrymen, I congratulate all our athletes and players. In the next few days, a huge contingent of India will leave for Paris to participate in the Paralympics. I extend best wishes to all our Paralympians.” PM Modi said in his address to the nation.

“India organising the G20 Summit on a large scale has proven that India has the capability to organise large-scale events…It is the dream of India to host the 2036 Olympics. We are making preparations for that.”