The 17th Summer Paralympic Games in Paris saw inspiring athletic achievements but also faced several controversies. From doping violations to rule breaches, these incidents cast a shadow on the spirit of the Games.
Results for: Disqualification
Indian athlete Navdeep Singh’s silver medal in the men’s javelin throw F41 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics was upgraded to gold after the initial gold medalist, Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah, was disqualified for violating the International Paralympic Committee’s code of conduct.
Italian Paralympic rower Giacomo Perini was stripped of his bronze medal after officials found a mobile phone on his boat during the race. Perini claims the phone was left in a bag and never used for communication, but the World Rowing organization disqualified him for violating rules against electronic devices.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics, emphasizing her responsibility to meet weight requirements. While acknowledging the harshness of the penalty, the CAS suggests a more nuanced approach to dealing with weight violations in future.
Three teams were disqualified from the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys International Football Tournament in Bengaluru for fielding players over the age limit. The tournament organizers, Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society, conducted a Skeletal Age Estimation Test and found that the teams from Assam, Bihar, and Manipur had more than four players exceeding the age limit.
Khap Panchayats in India have announced their support for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was controversially disqualified from the Paris Olympics due to weight regulations. They will present her with a ‘gold medal’ at a felicitation ceremony in Rohtak on August 25, citing a conspiracy against her and her outstanding performance at the Games.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat received an overwhelming welcome upon her return from the Paris Olympics, despite a heartbreaking disqualification and subsequent retirement announcement. Though deeply affected by the setback, the outpouring of support from her fans has given her hope and may even lead to her return to wrestling.
Vinesh Phogat’s coach, Woller Akos, shared the harrowing details of the wrestler’s failed weight cut that led to her disqualification at the Paris Olympics. Despite her immense commitment and grueling efforts, she ultimately couldn’t shed the required weight, resulting in a heartbreaking end to her Olympic journey. Akos also revealed Vinesh’s emotional plea to fellow wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia to not throw away their medals during their protest.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified in the final of the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics, returned to India to a hero’s welcome. She was accompanied by fellow wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh, and Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda. Despite her disqualification, Phogat received widespread support and recognition for her achievements.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat returned to India after a disappointing end to her Olympic journey in Paris. Despite being disqualified from the 50kg freestyle final due to being overweight, she received a hero’s welcome at the Delhi airport. Vinesh’s resilience and inspiring journey continue to motivate a generation of athletes, proving that true champions are defined by their spirit, not just medals.