Political leaders console Vinesh Phogat after her disqualification Shortly after India received a huge setback at the Paris Olympics with the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the 50 kg women's wrestling final, the political leaders on Wednesday extended their support to the grappler and said that the whole country is proud of Vinesh Phogat. Earlier today, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his support to Vinesh Phogat and said that Phogat's setback in the Olympics has certainly broken the hopes of millions of Indians. "Vinesh Phogat's setback in the Olympics has certainly broken the hopes of millions of Indians. She has a brilliant sporting career, shining with the glory of defeating the world champion.
This misfortune is merely an exception in her trailblazing career, from which I am sure she will bounce back to be the winner she always is. Our best wishes and support are always with her," Shah posted on X. Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh said that it is extremely "unfortunate" for our country that even after wrestling so well and qualifying for the Finals, Vinesh was disqualified for being overweight by 100 grams.
"It is extremely unfortunate for our country that even after wrestling so well and qualifying for the Finals, she was disqualified for being overweight by 100 .