Japan's gold medalist wrestler Rei Higuchi extends support to Vinesh Phogat, says 'I understand your pain but..'

Amid the Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement after being disqualified from Paris Olympics on Wednesday after she was found overweight, she received support from Japan's Rei Higuchi, who requested Phogat to go back on her retirement decision. Extending his support to Phogat, 2024 Paris Olympics Gold winner in the men's 57kg freestyle category, Higuchi took to social media to extend hi support. He wrote, “I understand your pain the best.

Same 50g. Don't worry about the voices around you. Life goes on.

Rising from setbacks is the most beautiful thing. Take a good rest.” I understand your pain the best.

same 50g. Don't worry about the voices around you. Life goes on.

Rising from setbacks is the most beautiful thing. Take a good rest. https://t.

co/KxtTMw4vhL It is to be known the Higuchi was also disqualified from the Tokyo Olympics for being overweight by just 50 grams during the pre-match weigh-in. But, the Japanese grappler bounced back strongly at Paris and defeated his US opponent Spencer Richard Lee 4-2 in the final to win the gold medal. Vinesh's CAS appeal: In the meantime, both the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and wrestler Venesh Phogat are awaiting for the verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) .

Phogat has appealed to the CAS for a joint silver medal after being disqualified following she was weighed 100 grams over the permissible limit. The Indian wrestler attended the CAS meeting virtually, as she was represented by senior cou.