Vinesh Phogat, one of India’s most revered wrestlers, faced a heartbreaking blow at the Paris Olympics, a moment that shook not just her, but the entire wrestling fraternity. Everyone had high hopes for her; she was almost certain to secure at least a silver medal. But fate took an unexpected turn when, on the morning of her final bout against the USA's Sarah Hildebrandt, Vinesh was found to be 100 grams over the weight limit for the 50kg freestyle category.
That tiny margin—a mere fraction of a kilogram—robbed her of the chance to compete for gold and left her Olympic dreams shattered. Geeta Phogat Vs Vinesh Phogat Just To Make It Clear To Everyone - Phogat Sisters Are Not On Talking Terms From Very Long Time. There Is Very Big Ego Clash & Tussle Going On In The Family.
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com/RACk4kkDc6 — Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) August 17, 2024 Vinesh had spent years dedicating herself to the sport, inching closer and closer to that pinnacle moment. Yet, in an instant, everything she worked for seemed to slip through her fingers. Desperate for justice, she took her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), hoping that, given the circumstances, she might be awarded a joint silver.
But after a week of deliberation, her petition was denied, marking the end of her Olympic journey. It was a crushing blow, not just for Vinesh, but also for her legions of supporters who had watched her fight with such resilience and determination. विनेश आपने बहुत ही बढ़िया लिखा है लेकिन शायद आज आप अपने ताऊ जी महावीर फोगाट को भूल गए हैं। जिन्होनें आपकी कुश्ती जीवन को शुरू किया था भगवान आपको शुद्ध बुद्धि दे ❤️🙏 https://t.
co/BtQai2lcEp — Pawan Saroha (@pawankumar86kg) August 16, 2024 In the wake of this devastating outcome, Vinesh opened up, releasing an emotional statement that revealed the depths of her struggle after the Olympics. She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people who stood by her throughout her journey—especially Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, the chief medical officer of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
However, the absence of one particular name in her statement caused a stir: her uncle, Mahavir Phogat, the man who played an instrumental role in shaping her wrestling career, was not mentioned. pic.twitter.
com/8iu2vs21Wq — Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) August 16, 2024 This omission didn’t go unnoticed, especially by her cousins, Geeta and Babita Phogat, both celebrated wrestlers in their own right. The sisters took to social media, indirectly voicing their discontent. Though they didn’t call Vinesh out by name, their cryptic posts on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) made their feelings clear.
Geeta reposted a message from her husband, Pawan Kumar Saroha, that emphasized Mahavir’s crucial role in Vinesh’s development, while Babita shared a pointed comment suggesting that success often brings unwanted negativity. These exchanges only deepened the rift within the Phogat family. Despite this personal turmoil, when Vinesh returned to India, she was greeted with an outpouring of love and support.
Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia were among those waiting at the New Delhi airport to welcome her home. Hundreds of supporters gathered to show their solidarity, reminding Vinesh that her achievements, both on and off the mat, continue to inspire countless people, even in the face of adversity. SEE ALSO: Wrestling Star Vinesh Phogat Receives Hero's Welcome In Jhajjar As Fans Turn Out In Massive Numbers- Watch.
