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PremiumVinesh Phogat Disqualified Updates: Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement on Thursday with an emotional message dedicated to her mother: “Ma kushti mere se jeet gayi, main har gayi." In her social media post on X, the ace grappler said, “My courage is all broken."
“Forgive me, your dream, my courage is all broken, I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all for forgiveness," read a post by Vinesh Phogat on X in Hindi.
The ace Indian grappler suffered a major setback on Wednesday after she was disqualified from wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024 for being overweight.
Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified?
Vinesh Phogat was all set to compete for Gold at the Paris Olympics 2024 in the Women's Wrestling 50 kg category. She had already secured a Silver for India. In a shocking reversal of fortunes, Phogat will now return from Paris without any medal after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final.
“She was found overweight by 100gm this morning. The rules do not allow this and she has been disqualified," an Indian coach told PTI.
"It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the women's Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50kg this morning," the IOA stated.
PM Modi supports Phogat after heartbreaking exit from Paris Olympics 2024
Minutes after the confirmation of Vinesh Phogat's exit from the Paris Olympics 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi consoled the ace wrestler.
“Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head-on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you," read a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X.
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