12 Aug, 2024

Top Controversies That Rocked Paris Olympics 2024

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from women's 50kg Olympic final due to being 100 gm overweight. Despite her historic achievement, Phogat was replaced by Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman


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Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso was asked to leave Olympic Village for creating an "inappropriate atmosphere" among teammates, reportedly due to her beauty and social media presence


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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won gold in women's welterweight division, overcoming false gender claims. Supported by the IOC, she triumphed despite controversies and backlash, securing Algeria's second boxing gold


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American gymnast Jordan Chiles was ordered to return her floor exercise bronze medal after CAS ruled her coach's inquiry exceeded the allowed time. Romanian Ana Barbosu will receive the medal, and the USA is appealing


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Australian hockey player Tom Craig was arrested in Paris for attempting to buy cocaine but faced no formal charges. The Australian Olympic Committee stripped him of athlete privileges, and he won't participate in further Olympic activities


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Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon, who won gold and bronze at the Olympics, was seen sleeping in a park amid complaints about Olympic village conditions. The photo, shared by Saudi rower Husein Alireza, raises questions about timing


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