A section of Bollywood celebs took to social media and penned heartfelt messages for Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat who faced a major setback at the 2024 Paris Olympics after being disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take on United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match. A statement issued by the Indian Olympic contingent said that Phogat had tipped the scales above the 50 kg mark and was disqualified for weighing 100 grams more.
ADVERTISEMENT Reacting to the same, wrote, “Vinesh Phogat you are an inspiration to the entire nation. Nothing can take away your resilience, nothing can take away your courage & nothing can take away the hardships you've been through to create history! Today you must be heartbroken, to say the least, and we are heartbroken with you. But woman you are gold - you are iron and you are steel!!!!!!! AND NOTHING CAN TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU! A champion for the ages! There is no one like you.
” Chitrangda Singh shared a post and wrote in the caption, “This is mere technicality. nothing takes away from you ..
the inspiration .. the champion you are in and out of the ring! You won our hearts and respect.
” Kareena Kapoor Khan, Farhan Akhtar, and Bhumi Pednekar also shared posts for Vinesh. A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) Meanwhile, veteran actor and BJP leader is receiving flak for her statement on Vinesh. She told PTI, "It is very surprising, and it feels strange that she was disqua.