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Vinesh Phogat in tears after hero’s welcome in Delhi, says ‘fight not over yet’


Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was seen in tears upon her welcome in New Delhi after the Paris Olympics heartbreak. Upon her arrival, Phogat stated that her battle is not over.

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Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik
Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI08_17_2024_000038A)

Simply put

  • Psychological Vinesh Phogat goes back to India
  • Phogat states her battle is not over
  • Phogat’s appeal for joint silver medal was dismissed

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat thanked the whole nation for their assistance throughout the Paris Olympics 2024 after showing up in India on Saturday, August 17. Significantly, Phogat landed in Delhi and looked incredibly psychological as she was offered a rousing reception by her fumbling mates Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia.

The 29-year-old remained in tears seeing the swarm of individuals collected to commemorate her Olympic heroics and thanked the country for their consistent assistance. She likewise discussed that her battle is far from over and will continue in her endeavour.

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I wish to thank the whole nation, I’ m truly fortunate. Thanks for supporting me in my battle. It’ s not over yet the battle will continue,” stated Phogat.

Especially, Phogat engraved her name in history books as she got in the last of ladies’ s freestyle 50kg fumbling at Paris Games after beating Cuba’ s Yusneylys Guzmán.

Phogat’s plea was dismissed by CAS

She ended up being the very first Indian female to receive the fumbling finals at the Olympics. Phogat’ s dream journey came to a terrible end as she was disqualified on the early morning of her last match versus Sarah Hildebrandt for weighing 100g much heavier than the 50 kg limitation of the occasion.

Following the regrettable occasion, she likewise appealed versus IOC (International Olympic Committee) and United World Wrestling (UWW)’ S choice in the Court of Arbritration for Sport (CAS). Her efforts ended in futility with the CAS dismissing her plea after a week-long hearing.

In the after-effects of her heartbreaking disqualification, the wrestler likewise revealed her worldwide retirement. Phogat penned a long note with her fans on her social networks manages before her return and shared her feelings. She likewise meant representing India once again at the LA Olympics in 2028. The wrestler thanked her member of the family for standing with her through thick and thin at various phases of her life.

Released By
Rishabh Beniwal
Released On
Aug 17, 2024