'A player cannot declare herself unfit or sick. This has to be certified by the tournament doctor.'
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'It is not like she is playing her first Olympics. It's her third Olympics. As an athlete, she must know the rules.'
'Rules are there but if a wrestler is 50-100 grams overweight they are usually allowed to play.'
Vinesh will be replaced by the Cuban wrestler, Yuznelys Guzman, whom she beat on Tuesday.
'PM spoke to IOA President P T Usha and sought first hand information on the issue and the options India has in the wake of Vinesh's setback.'
As per Article 11 of Chapter 3 - Competition Procedure of United World Wrestling's ruling on weigh-ins: The weigh-ins for wrestlers take place in the morning on the day of their competition.
And her indomitable spirit was saluted as she received support from all quarters on social media after storming into the women's 50 kg freestyle semis, on Tuesday.
Later in the evening, Vinesh will face Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the last-four stage. A win will assure her of at least a silver while a loss will take her into the bronze medal playoff.
The Brazilian's victory was highlighted by Biles' sportsmanship, as she bowed to Andrade on the podium.
He is the first athlete to retain the pole vault title in nearly seven decades.
'Despite their contrasting playing styles -- Sindhu's calm demeanour versus Marin's fiery intensity -- the two aces share an undeniable bond. Their mutual respect for each other's abilities is evident in their interactions off the court.'
Following is India's schedule on Tuesday, Day 11 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST):
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Following is India's schedule on Sunday, Day 9 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST)
Following is India's schedule on Day 7 of the Paris Olympics on Friday: (All timings in IST)
As she continues to defy expectations and rewrite the record books, one thing is certain: Simone Biles' legacy as the queen of gymnastics is secure.
India's schedule on Day 7 of the Paris Olympics on Friday.
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