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Paris Olympics 2024 concluded with a grand ceremony. The whole world had their eyes on this tournament which lasted for more than two weeks. The United States became the most successful team with 126 medals (40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze). China is second on the list, followed by Japan, Australia, France, Netherlands, Great Britain, Korea, Italy and other big teams. India ended its campaign with six medals (one silver and five bronze). Apart from this, the controversies that took place in the Paris Olympics also remained in the headlines.
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the final
Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling final. Her weight was found to be 100 grams more than the limit. After this, she appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to give her a joint silver medal. Now the decision in this matter can come by 6 pm on Tuesday, August 13. After being eliminated before the final, Vinesh announced her retirement on social media.
Luana sends Alonso back
Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso's return home from the Olympics has become a hot topic. She has been at the center of controversies ever since she left. The 20-year-old swimmer was reportedly asked to leave the Games Village for creating an inappropriate atmosphere among her teammates. Luana Alonso announced her retirement soon after she failed to qualify for the women's 100m butterfly semi-finals.
Questions were raised on Iman Khalifa's being a woman
The issue of gender eligibility gained prominence at the Paris Olympics. There was a lot of controversy surrounding Algerian boxer Iman Khalif and Chinese Taipei boxer Lin Yu Ting. She won the gold medal in the women's welterweight division and became a big star for her country Algeria. Khalifa has filed a legal complaint in France against online harassment during the Paris Olympics with false claims of her gender verification.
Jordan Chiles must return bronze medal
American gymnast Jordan Chiles has been ordered to return her bronze medal in floor exercise. Gymnast Anna Barbosu will be given the bronze medal in her place. In fact, Jordan won the bronze medal by finishing third with a score of 13.766 in the final round of the event. However, CAS overturned the decision. Anna alleged that Chiles was given marks incorrectly.
Tom Craig arrested on suspicion of buying drugs
28-year-old Tom Craig of the Australian men's hockey team was caught by the Paris police buying drugs from a 17-year-old boy outside the Games Village. After this, the police released him without registering any case. After this incident, he was expelled by the Australian Olympic Committee.