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Vinesh Phogat, who reached the women’s final of 50 kg weight in Paris Olympics, and Aman Sehrawat, who won the only medal in wrestling, will return to the country today.
According to media reports, Aman Sehrawat, who won the bronze medal in men’s 57 kg weight, will reach Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport at around 10.30 am today. Some members of the hockey team and Vinesh Phogat, who missed the medal, will also come with them.
Vinesh is the first Indian female wrestler to reach the final of women’s 50 kg weight. However, he was disqualified before the finals for weighing more than 100 grams by 50 kg.
Decision will be taken today on Vinesh’s silver medal
Vinesh Phogat has demanded to be declared joint silver medal winner in the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). CAS was earlier going to give its verdict on his appeal on 10 August Indian time, but now the date has been extended to 13 August. Meanwhile, by August 11, answers to some questions were sought from Vinesh Phogat and United World Wrestling (UWW).
Vinesh had defeated 4-time world champion and defending Olympic champion, Yui Susaki of Japan in her very first round at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh had defeated Ukrainian female wrestler Oksana Livach 7-5 in the quarterfinals and Cuban wrestler Eusneilis Guzman 5-0 in the semi-finals.
Hockey team won bronze medal
Indian hockey team won bronze medal in Paris Olympics. Team India had defeated Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match. Both goals were scored by captain Harmanpreet Singh. He was also the top scorer of the tournament with 10 goals. Some members of the Indian hockey team returned on Saturday along with captain Harmanpreet Singh. Although some players did not come, they are returning today.
The players’ families will also be present at the airport to welcome them.
The families of the players returning from the Olympics are also reaching the airport to welcome them. Haryana Sports Department has also sent a team to welcome its players. Deepak, son of Aman Sehrawat’s aunt, who was returning after winning the only medal in wrestling, told that he is reaching the airport with his family to welcome Aman to the village.
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