Some major controversies of Paris Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 has formally concluded. India won a total of 6 medals, which included 1 silver. Like every time, this time too some old records were broken in these global games and as a result new records were established. Apart from sports, this year's Olympics also remained the center of discussion due to some controversial incidents. So let's take a look at some major controversies of Paris Olympics 2024.

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Controversies of Paris Olympics 2024

Vinesh Phogat disqualified after reaching the final

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat ensured her Olympic medal by defeating Cuba's Yusneylys Guzmán in the semi-finals of the women's 50 kg weight category. As per the rules, Vinesh's weight was measured before the final, which was about 100 grams more. She spent the whole night jogging, skipping, and cycling to reduce her weight before the finals, but was not able to lose weight. The Indian delegation asked for additional time, but their pleas were rejected. 

After that, Vinesh had appealed before the Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) to award herself the silver medal. A decision on this is yet to be taken. Vinesh had also retired from wrestling after being declared disqualified. 

Imane Khelif won gold despite gender controversy

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif had won against Italy's Angela Carini in just 46 seconds in the women's 66 kg weight category. After this, the Italian boxer raised questions on Khelif's gender. Since then the Algerian boxer has become the center of discussion.

However, after receiving support from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Khelif eventually played and won the gold medal. He defeated the Chinese boxer Yang Liu in the final match.

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Paraguay's female swimmer had to leave the Olympic Village

Paraguay's female swimmer Luana Alonso was in the news after she was sent back home. The 20-year-old swimmer was asked to leave the camp for allegedly creating an 'inappropriate environment' among her teammates. She took part in the 100-meter butterfly event, in which she could not even reach the semi-finals.

Australian hockey player arrested for trying to buy cocaine

Australian hockey team player Tom Craig was arrested for attempting to buy cocaine. He was detained along with a 17-year-old suspected seller. Craig was let off with a warning. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) subsequently stripped Craig of his Olympic athlete privileges and he did not attend the closing ceremony.

Talking about the Australian hockey team, it could not win a medal.

Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon seen sleeping in the park

During the Paris Olympics, Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon was seen sleeping in the park. The video went viral on social media, in which he was seen sleeping on the ground in the park near the Olympic Village. According to some reports, there was no air conditioning system in the Olympic Village and he had also complained about it.

Ceccon won gold in the 100m backstroke and bronze in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay.

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Antim Panghal was embroiled in a big controversy

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal has had a Paris 2024 debut that ended with a tough defeat in the first round. Shortly after, Antim was embroiled in controversy after sending her sister Nisha Panghal to pick up her belongings at the Games Village, allegedly giving her an accreditation card while she was on her way to the airport. However, before Nisha could collect her belongings, she was stopped by on-site security.