At the Paris Olympics, United World Wrestling (UWW) emphasized that rules must be adhered to regarding Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification. UWW president Nenad Lalovic stated, "I am so sorry for what happened, but no matter the size of your country, athletes are athletes. This weigh-in was public, everyone saw what happened. How can we allow someone to compete when we all saw what happened? We don't have any other choice but to follow our rules." Phogat had appealed her disqualification from the Women's 50kg event, with a verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) expected by Saturday, 9:30 PM IST.

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has come out in support of wrestler Vinesh Phogat, stating she "deserves at least a silver medal" after being disqualified from the 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight. Ganguly, speaking on the sidelines of the Kolkata Food Festival, said, “When you go to the finals, it’s either a gold or silver medal. Whether she was disqualified wrongfully or not, I don’t know, but she deserves the silver medal at least.” Vinesh has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) for a joint silver medal.

India’s badminton team finished the Paris 2024 Olympics without a medal, marking their first blank return since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, and the men’s doubles pair Satwik-Chirag faced disappointing exits. Sen lost in the bronze medal match, while Sindhu and the doubles pair were eliminated in the quarterfinals. The women’s doubles team of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto exited in the group stage. Despite high hopes, the team fell short, ending a 16-year streak of podium finishes in Olympic badminton.

Neeraj Chopra revealed that his mother is unaware of her newfound internet fame after her touching remarks following the Paris Olympics 2024 javelin event. Neeraj, who finished second behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, shared that his mother had said, "Nadeem is also my child." This heartfelt comment resonated deeply with fans in India and Pakistan. "I’m sure she doesn’t know she’s become an internet sensation," Neeraj said, adding that his mother, who has always lived a simple life in a village, speaks from the heart and avoids social media entirely. "She doesn’t use a phone or watch much news," he added.

The Paris 2024 Olympics will wrap up with its closing ceremony on August 11 at Stade de France, from 20:00 to 22:30 BST. The event, airing live on BBC One and iPlayer, will feature performances by Snoop Dogg, Air, and Phoenix, with rumors of Tom Cruise making a dramatic entrance. The ceremony includes a unique 'Records' show, athlete parade, medal ceremony for the women's marathon, and the Olympic flag handover to Los Angeles 2028. The final Olympic event, the women's basketball gold-medal match, begins at 14:30 BST.

Paris 2024 gold medallist Rei Higuchi, who was disqualified from the Tokyo Olympics for being overweight by 50 grams, has urged Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to reconsider her retirement decision. Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle final at Paris 2024 for being 100 grams over the limit. Heartbroken, she announced her retirement after a brief hospitalization for dehydration. Higuchi, who overcame a similar setback to win gold in Paris, offered support through social media, encouraging Phogat to rise from her challenges. The Indian Olympic Association awaits the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision on Phogat’s appeal.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint following her historic gold medal win in the women's 66kg boxing final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Khelif, who became the first Algerian woman to achieve this feat, faced intense online harassment with critics questioning her gender. Her lawyer confirmed the complaint was lodged on Friday. The controversy follows the disqualification of Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting from the 2023 World Boxing Championship, a decision later overturned by the International Olympics Association, allowing both to compete in the Olympics.

Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra weighed in on the CAS verdict concerning Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal after her disqualification at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Phogat, who was disqualified for being slightly overweight before the final, filed the appeal seeking recognition for her achievement. Bindra described the situation as "incredibly tough" and emphasized, "The rules are very clear, where you draw the line." He urged patience as the decision, initially expected on Saturday, has been postponed, adding, "We are all conditioned to hope." Bindra remains hopeful but acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the outcome.

Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in javelin at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making him India's only medallist in athletics at the event. Despite his impressive throw of 89.45 meters, Neeraj fell short of gold, which went to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. Neeraj's achievement stands out in an otherwise disappointing campaign for India, with no other athletes reaching the podium. Avinash Sable performed well in the 3000m steeplechase but couldn't secure a medal. India's athletics team will need significant improvement for the next Olympics in Los Angeles.

India concluded its Paris Olympics campaign with a total of six medals: one silver and five bronze. Neeraj Chopra won silver in men's javelin throw, while Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh secured bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Swapnil Kusale added a bronze in the 50m rifle 3P, and the Indian hockey team earned bronze with a victory over Spain. Aman Sehrawat won bronze in men's 57kg wrestling. India's tally could potentially rise to seven if Vinesh Phogat's appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport is successful. Her verdict, expected on August 13, could award her a joint silver in women's 50kg wrestling after her disqualification for a slight weight overage.