Vinesh Phogat returned to Delhi after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 50kg final for exceeding the weight limit.
Despite her appeal for a joint silver medal being dismissed, she received a warm welcome at the airport.
Gagan Narang, former Olympian and chief de mission, praised her as an inspirational figure.
Congress’ Deepinder Hooda mentioned the excitement surrounding her return, with people gathering at the airport and plans for a grand welcome in her native village in Haryana.
Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad will start direct flights to Patna and Varanasi from May 1, ending the need for Bihar residents to travel to Delhi airport. DNA
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A Delhi court has extended the NIA custody of Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, by 12 days. The NIA sought the extension to confront.. IndiaTimes
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Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave has handed a letter to the environment secretary Steve Reed to share his and young people's concerns about "effluent being put into the rivers, and how dirty and vile they are". Head of Communities at River Action Erica Popplewell says she feels "encouraged" that the government has banned bonuses for pollutant water bosses, but wants to see further action. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case approach. Coventry, the first African woman to lead the IOC, will form a task force to guide sports decisions amid global conflicts. She highlights Africa’s ongoing crises and the need to protect athletes. Her stance challenges previous Olympic restrictions, which barred Russian and Belarusian teams after the Ukraine war escalated in 2022.
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