Vinesh Phogat Exclusive News 2024
Vinesh Phogat Exclusive News 2024
India’s famous wrestler Vinesh Phogat has decided to retire from wrestling after being disqualified in the Paris Olympics, but Indians still have hope for a medal. Vinesh Phogat has appealed for the silver medal, which will be heard by CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) on August 8 and will give its verdict. She has also appealed against being declared ineligible.
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Phogat has appealed that she be awarded the joint silver medal. Along with this, she had also sought permission to play the final match, which was rejected. CAS has sought time till Thursday morning to give its final verdict. The Court of Sports Affairs will give its verdict on this at around 11:30 am. If CAS gives a verdict in favor of Vinesh, then the IOC will have to give the silver medal jointly to Vinesh, Vinesh will also have to be given the silver medal jointly along with the wrestler who lost in the final match of the 50 kg women’s wrestling.
Vinesh Phogat Exclusive News 2024 : The weight was just 100 grams more
India’s hopes in the Olympics were dashed when Vinesh Phogat was declared disqualified. Her weight was found to be about 100 grams more in the 50 kg category. Vinesh had a chance to win the gold medal, but due to being overweight, she was declared ineligible just a few hours before the final match. In such a situation, due to the rule, she missed the medal even after winning the semi-finals.
Vinesh Phogat Exclusive News 2024 : Phogat decided to retire from wrestling:
Vinesh Phogat said in a social media post, “Maa wrestling won over me, I lost, sorry, your dream, my courage is all broken, I don’t have any more strength now. Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024. She apologized and said that I will always be indebted to all of you.’
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Vinesh Phogat Exclusive News 2024 : Vinesh made continuous efforts to reduce weight
On Tuesday night, Vinesh weighed 52 kg, she tried to reduce her weight by cycling, skipping etc. but she could not succeed. Gagan Narang, Dinshaw Pardiwala, her husband, physio, medical staff, IOA officials, people present in India, OGQ (Olympic Gold Quest) worked overnight to reduce her weight, but even after everyone’s continuous efforts, her weight remained 100 grams more. Due to which she was declared disqualified.
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Vinesh Phogat Exclusive News 2024 : Phogat’s final match would have been with a USA wrestler
If Vinesh had not been disqualified, she would have faced a wrestler from America. In such a situation, after Indian star wrestler Vinesh Phogat reached the final, it was believed that she would win the gold medal. Vinesh Phogat defeated Cuban wrestler Yusneilis in the semi-finals of the women’s 50 kg freestyle event on Tuesday. Guzman (Yusneylys Guzman) was defeated 5-0. Vinesh was scheduled to play the final against USA’s Ann Sarah Hildebrandt on Wednesday (7 August). Earlier, she defeated Olympic champion and four-time world champion Yui Susaki in 50 kg in the pre-quarterfinals.
Vinesh Phogat Exclusive News 2024 : Haryana Chief Minister announced:
At the same time, Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini has announced that the Haryana government will welcome and congratulate Vinesh Phogat like a medalist.
The Chief Minister said that all the respect, rewards and facilities that the Haryana government gives to the silver medalist in the Olympics will be gratefully given to Vinesh Phogat as well. CM Saini said through social media platform X, “Our brave daughter of Haryana, Vinesh Phogat, performed brilliantly and entered the finals of the Olympics. Due to some reasons, she may not have been able to play the final of the Olympics, but she is a champion for all of us.
Vinesh Phogat Exclusive News 2024 : ‘Not lost, defeated…’
After Vinesh’s announcement, wrestler Bajrang Punia reacted by posting on social media in which he wrote, “Vinesh you have not lost, you have been defeated, for us you will always be a winner, you are the daughter of India as well as the pride of India.”
On this decision of Phogat, uncle Mahavir Phogat said that if Vinesh comes, then we will explain to her that she still has to play more and she should change her decision of retirement.
We will ask her not to lose heart and start preparing for the 2028 Olympics from now on. I, Bajrang Punia and all of us will together explain to her.
He said that in 2016 she could not win a medal in the Olympics due to injury. She was under pressure due to the protest against the Federation and Brij Bhushan in 2020 and 2024.
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