Sports News Today LIVE: Vinesh Phogat Apologises To WFI, Takes U-Turn On 'Misbehaviour' Row
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Yet another delightful day for sports fans is here. It's India's 75th Independence Day and many Indians wait for today's day to witness the culture and diversity of India. The PM will address the nation from the Red Fort in Delhi. Many athletes who represented India at the Olympics will be present at the flag hoisting ceremony. Do follow this space for constant updates about the same.
While addressing the nation, PM said: "There was a time when the importance of Sports was not understood. But today, people are aware of sports and fitness. We saw this during the Olympic Games too. Thus, it is a big turning point in our country."
The football leagues are also up and running, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, all have started on a high. Whereas, in Spain, FC Barcelona will play without Messi in the squad for the first time since 2004. Speaking of Messi, he was spotted in the stands with Neymar Jr. watching the PSG match.
In tennis, Daniil Medvedev won the National Bank Open semi-final and will play the final on 16 August. Tsitsipas lost a hard-fought game in the other semi-final.
In cricket, England has turned the Lord's Test on its head. Not only did they bat well for one and a half days, but also secured a 27 run lead in the first innings. On Day 4 of 2nd Test, India will come on to bat with the hope that the batsmen score some runs and get a sizeable lead to challenge England in the 2nd innings.
This, and a lot more from the sporting world, right here!
Vinesh Phogat's Earlier Response
'Support; But Don't Tell Me What To Do': Vinesh Phogat Opens Up After 'Misbehaviour' Allegation
In a heartfelt article, Phogat also said that she will discontinue Wrestling due to the allegations by WFI. 'I don’t know when I will return (to the mat). Maybe I won’t,' she wrote.
Phogat Takes U-Turn
After the first development which came two days back, Phogat has now apologized to the WFI.
See her detailed response in the article above.
Vinesh Phogat Apologises, But What Is The Issue?
The wrestler was suspended on grounds that she did not train with the Indian team and also did not follow the guidelines of training and jersey by the Wrestling Federation of India.
She later went on to write an article in a newspaper highlighting some 'problems' that she had with the WFI.
Phogat had said that she was not tested for Covid-19 and did not want to risk the lives of other athletes, thus, she chose to stay away. "Why will I stay with the Indian team? They were tested every day for seven days. I wasn’t. What if I got it on the flight and infected them?
Vinesh Phogat Apologises To WFI
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