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Vinesh Phogat Disqualified From Women’s Wrestling In Paris Olympics 2024; 5 Times India Suffered Heartbreaks Close To Securing A Medal

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In a massive setback for India’s wrestling medal aspirations, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50 kg women’s wrestling event on Wednesday. She was set to compete against the United States’ Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match. The Indian Olympic contingent issued a statement revealing that Phogat had exceeded the 50 kg weight limit, leading to her disqualification.

The statement expressed regret over Phogat’s disqualification, noting that despite the team’s best efforts throughout the night, she weighed in slightly over the 50 kg mark. The Indian contingent requested privacy for Phogat and emphasized their focus on the ongoing competitions.

Phogat’s Performance At Paris Olympics

Phogat had advanced to the Gold Medal bout after defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the semi-finals on Tuesday night. Her disqualification is the latest in a series of near-misses for Indian athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics, which has seen several competitors narrowly miss out on medals.

India’s performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been marked by a string of close calls, with athletes like Lakshya Sen, Arjun Babuta, Dhiraj Bommadevara, Ankita Bhakat, Manu Bhaker and now Vinesh Phogat coming real close to securing medals but ultimately falling short.

Here are 5 recent heartbreaks that we suffered just close to securing a medal:

1. Manu Bhaker – Women’s 25m Pistol

Manu Bhaker fell short of securing a medal in the women’s 25m air pistol shooting final. Despite being among the top three for much of the competition, a series of poor shots near the end caused her to drop to fourth place after a shoot-off against Hungary’s Veronika Major. Bhaker missed two targets in the decisive shoot-off, while Major missed only one.

2. Lakshya Sen – Men’s Singles Badminton

Lakshya Sen came close to becoming the first male shuttler from India to win an Olympic medal, but his run ended following losses to Denmark’s Victor Axelsen in the semi-final and Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the bronze-medal match. Sen took the opening game 21-19 before conceding nine points in a row, a setback from which he never recovered.

3. Arjun Babuta – Men’s 10m Air Rifle Shooting

Arjun Babuta came close to a podium finish in the men’s 10m air rifle final, securing fourth place with a score of 208.4. Croatia’s Miran Maricic edged him out for the bronze with a score of 209.8, leaving Babuta just 1.4 points shy of a medal.

4. Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat – Mixed Team Archery

Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat achieved a historic fourth-place finish in the mixed-team archery event. They faced the USA’s Brady Ellison and Casey Kaufhold in the bronze medal match but lost 6-2. This marked India’s best result in Olympic archery, with Bommadevara and Bhakat becoming the first Indian archers to reach the semi-finals in the Olympics.

5. Anantjeet Singh and Maheshwari Chauhan – Mixed Skeet

In the skeet mixed team event, Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka narrowly missed a bronze medal. They qualified for the bronze medal match with a strong performance in the qualification round, scoring 146 out of 150. However, they fell short 43-44 against China, finishing in fourth place overall.

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KKR announce first-of-its-kind Trophy Tour ahead of IPL 2025

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Kolkata, Feb 12: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced a first-of-its-kind Trophy Tour ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Last year, they won their third IPL title, adding to the ones they claimed in 2012 and 2014.

As part of their championship celebrations, the franchise will travel along with the coveted trophy across multiple cities in India to connect with the heart of their fanbase. This marks the first time in history that an IPL franchise is organising a Trophy Tour beyond their home city.

“The initiative aims to give the nationwide KKR fans a chance to interact with the trophy and witness their favourite team’s achievement in all its glory. Ahead of the new season, the extensive tour will see the prestigious IPL trophy journey across nine cities, starting from February 14 in Guwahati and finally making a return to the City of Joy in Kolkata by March 16,” the franchise said in a release.

The tour will cover multiple regions in their catchment area including Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Gangtok, Siliguri, Patna, Durgapur, and Kolkata.

Through this initiative, KKR aims to create memorable experiences for the fans who have constantly shown their support for the team throughout the years.

The engagement will give the fans a first-hand experience of the trophy while also allowing them an opportunity to create their own memories with the ultimate prize.

The fans can participate in exciting cricket-themed games including Cricket Rock Paper Scissors and Cricket Pong. Each visitor will have a chance to win fantastic prizes and take home special KKR giveaways, making their trophy-viewing experience even more memorable.

“We are very excited to bring the Trophy Tour to our fans in Eastern India. Due to some unavoidable reasons, we couldn’t do a victory march in Kolkata after the title win last season. For us, our fans are like family. They have showered KKR with immense love, in good times and bad.

“This tour is our attempt at bringing back to the fans the trophy our players had won through their constant love and support last season,” Binda Dey, Group CMO, Knight Riders Sports.

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Adil Rashid dismisses Virat Kohli for record-equalling 11th time across formats

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Ahmedabad, Feb 12: England’s seasoned leg-spinner Adil Rashid dismissed India star batter Virat Kohli for the 11th time in international cricket during the third ODI here at Narendra Modi Stadium.

With this dismissal, Rashid has now joined an group of bowlers who have troubled Kohli the most in international cricket. He stands alongside New Zealand’s Tim Southee and Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, both of whom have also dismissed Kohli 11 times across formats.

During the Ahmedabad encounter, Rashid outfoxed Kohli with a well-flighted delivery that turned sharply, catching the outside edge before being safely pouched by wicketkeeper Phil Salt. It marked the second successive match in which Rashid had dismissed Kohli in a similar fashion, having also claimed his wicket in the second ODI in Pune.

Rashid’s success against Kohli has been spread across all three formats, with five dismissals in ODIs, four in Tests, and two in T20Is. His ability to deceive Kohli with his variations and sharp turn has made him one of the most effective spinners against the Indian stalwart.

Earlier in the match, Kohli notched up his 73rd ODI half century in fifty balls after opener Shubman Gill brought up his back-to-back half-centuries and soon converted it into his seventh ODI ton in 95 deliveries.

Last match centurion, skipper Rohit Sharma got out early on Wednesday, scoring just one run.

At the time of writing the story, Indian are at 214 /2 in 30 overs with Gill batting at 105 along with Shreyas Iyer, who is at 49

Bowlers who have dismissed Virat Kohli the most in international cricket:

Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 11 dismissals in 37 matches

Josh Hazlewood (Australia) – 11 dismissals in 29 matches

Adil Rashid (England) – 11 dismissals in 34 matches

Moeen Ali (England) – 10 dismissals in 41 matches

James Anderson (England) – 10 dismissals in 37 matches

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WPL Full Schedule 2025: Dates, Timings, Venues, Live Streaming & All You Need To Know

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is just around the corner, with the third season set to kick off on February 14th. The opening match promises to be an exciting one, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Gujarat Giants.

The 2025 Women’s Premier League season is set to break records, with matches taking place across four venues, the highest number in WPL history. The season’s format includes 20 group-stage matches, followed by two thrilling knockout games, ultimately leading up to the highly anticipated final on March 15th.

There will be five teams who will compete for the prestigious championship in the Women’s Premier League. The tournament would be a spectacle for the cricket fans and will boast an array of international stars and talented players.

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) kicks off from 14th February and there are many exciting cricket matches to come. Here’s your ultimate guide to the tournament, including a comprehensive schedule of matches, featuring dates, timings, and venues for all the thrilling clashes between the top five teams.

The Vadodara venue – Kotambi Stadium

– Feb 14, Fri– Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 15, Sat – Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 16, Sun – Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 17, Mon – Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 07:30PM 
– Feb 18, Tue – Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 19, Wed – UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals, 07:30 PM  

The Bengaluru venue– M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

– Feb 21, Fri – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 22, Sat – Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 24, Mon – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 25, Tue – Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 26, Wed – Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 27, Thu – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants, 07:30 PM  
– Feb 28, Fri – Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, 07:30 PM  
– Mar 1, Sat – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, 07:30 PM  

The Lucknow venue – Ekana Cricket Stadium

– Mar 3, Mon – UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants, 07:30 PM  
– Mar 6, Thu – UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians, 07:30 PM  
– Mar 7, Fri – Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals, 07:30 PM  
– Mar 8, Sat – UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 07:30 PM  

The Mumbai venue – Brabourne Stadium

– Mar 10, Mon – Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants, 07:30 PM  
– Mar 11, Tue – Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 07:30 PM  

Knockout Matches – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

– Mar 13, Thu – Eliminator (TBD vs TBD), 07:30 PM  
– Mar 15, Sat – Final (TBD vs TBD), 07:30 PM  

Where can cricket fans watch the live telecast of the WPL 2025 matches in India?

Cricket fans can watch the live telecast of WPL 2025 matches on the Sports18 network in India.

Where can cricket fans watch the live streaming of the WPL 2025 matches in India? 

Cricket fans can watch the live streaming of WPL 2025 matches on the JioCinema app and website in India.

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