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Abhinav Bindra said this
We athletes are saying that we want the Olympic Games to happen soon. Today the whole of India is feeling the same. Playing sports is not just about action on the field. Sports also require patience, grit and determination to move forward. So we are all waiting for August 16. Remembering what our athletes do to reach here and thinking about that boosts their morale. We all know that this is a very long battle.
Who is Abhinav Bindra?
Abhinav Bindra has been India's star shooter and Olympic medalist. Abhinav Bindra won the gold medal for India in the 10 meter air rifle shooting event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Abhinav became the first athlete to win an Olympic medal for India in shooting.
What is the case of Vinesh Phogat?
Vinesh Phogat represented India in the 50 kg weight category in wrestling at the Paris Olympics-2024. Vinesh made it to the final with a spectacular win in the pre-quarterfinals. The final match was to be held the next day. Vinesh Phogat's weight was taken before the final match. During this, her weight was found to have increased by 100 grams from 50 kg. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for the tournament due to being 100 grams overweight. Vinesh Phogat appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sports against the disqualification decision. Vinesh Phogat has demanded a joint silver medal for this event. The decision on this appeal is pending with CAS.