Vinesh Phogat

'Not easy': Vinesh Phogat says maintaining her weight will be a challenge ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Vinesh Phogat had missed out on mat-time for one and a half years due to the wrestlers' protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and during this time, Antim Panghal secured an Olympic quota in the 53kg category, a category in which Vinesh used to compete.

Asian Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers: Vinesh, Anshu, Reetika clinch Paris quota after winning semi-final bouts

Vinesh Phogat outperformed Kazakhstan’s Laura Ganikyzy 10-0 in the women's 50kg semi-finals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, while Anshu Malik and Reetika Hooda would clinch quota in the 57kg and 76kg respectively.

‘There could be a conspiracy to trap me in doping’: Vinesh Phogat says WFI doesn't want her at Olympics

Vinesh Phogat lambasted Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on X and also alleged that there could be a conspiracy to trap her in doping.

'Tradition of disrespect towards women will continue': Sakshi, Vinesh on WFI regaining control of wrestling

Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have denounced IOA's decision to dissolve the wrestling ad-hoc committee and hand back the control of Indian wrestling to Sanjay Singh-led WFI.

Vinesh Phogat issues clarification on competing in 50kg, 53kg categories during wrestling trials

There were also claims that Vinesh Phogat had not undergone doping tests after the nationals in February or even the wrestling trials, but Vinesh said that it was not the case.

'Just be patient': Vinesh Phogat's message to 'haters' amid wrestling trials controversy

Vinesh had on Monday demanded on competing in trials of two categories (50 kg) and 53 kg) and urged for a written assurance from the authorities that a final trial would be held for the 53kg category prior to the Olympics.

Why Vinesh Phogat competing in two categories at wrestling trials could lead to more trouble for India and her

In an unprecedented turn of events, Vinesh Phogat was allowed to compete in two categories at wrestling trials but it could lead to further trouble for India and the wrestler.

Wrestling trials: Vinesh Phogat wins 50 kg bout to keep Paris Olympics hopes alive after stalling proceedings in morning

Vinesh Phogat previously used to compete in the 53kg category but has dropped her weight class to the 50kg category after Antim Panghal earned an Olympic quota in the 53kg.

'WFI members took blatant decisions': Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi ask UWW to reimpose ban on WFI

The wrestlers accused that the WFI took "blatant decisions" to conduct sporting activities without the approval of the sports ministry, all this despite the ad- hoc committee taking over wrestling activities.

National Wrestling Championships: Vinesh Phogat clinches 55kg gold; Anshu Malik defeats Sarita Mor

Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh showcased her experience by defeating her opponent from Madhya Pradesh Jyoti 4-0 despite the ace grappler competing in a higher weight category.