Vicky Kaushal, Farhan Akhtar, Taapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar and more react to heartbreaking disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from Paris Olympics 2024 finals

The Indian wrestling fraternity was dealt a crushing blow on Wednesday when Vinesh Phogat, the nation's golden hope for Olympic gold, was disqualified from the women's 50kg final due to being marginally overweight. The news sent shockwaves across the country, with Bollywood celebrities joining the chorus of disbelief and disappointment. The disqualification, a heart-wrenching turn of events after Phogat’s stellar performance in the semi-finals, evoked strong reactions from the film industry. Actors took to social media to express their solidarity with the wrestler and question the fairness of the decision.Huma Qureshi, known for her outspoken nature, tweeted, "Please tell me something can be done. They have to let her fight @Phogat_Vinesh @Olympics @OGQ_India @IndianOlympians."Please tell me something can be done ???? They have to let her fight ???????? @Phogat_Vinesh @Olympics @OGQ_India @IndianOlympians— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) August 7, 2024Swara Bhasker, another vocal celebrity, couldn't hide her disbelief. She tweeted, "Who believes this 100 grams overweight story??? (Heartbreak emoji)."Who believes this 100grams over weight story??? ????— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) August 7, 2024Taapsee Pannu, known for her strong-willed characters on screen, expressed her heartbreak but also acknowledged Phogat's immense contribution to Indian sports. "This is heartbreaking but honestly, this woman has already made her mark beyond gold by now! @vineshphogal," she tweeted.Farhan Akhtar, a passionate sports enthusiast, joined the conversation, expressing his disappointment and support for Phogat. Vicky Kaushal, Rakul Preet Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sonakshi Sinha, Chitrangda Singh and Bhumi Pednekar were among other celebrities who shared their shock and disappointment on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) The incident has sparked a larger conversation about the stringent weight regulations in wrestling and their potential impact on athletes' performances. While the rules are in place to ensure fairness, many have questioned the harshness of the penalty, especially in a high-pressure situation like the Olympics.ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut reacts to Vinesh Phogats historic win at Paris 2024 Olympics, says “Fingers crossed for India’s first...”