The Indian wrestling fraternity, and indeed the entire nation, was plunged into disbelief and despair on August 7 as the unthinkable happened: Vinesh Phogat, the country's brightest medal hope at the Paris Olympics 2024, was disqualified from the women's 50kg final for being marginally overweight. The news sent shockwaves through the nation, with the disappointment echoed in every corner of the country, including the world of Bollywood. Sidharth Malhotra calls Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification for being marginally overweight in Paris Olympics 2024 ‘disheartening’: “Still rooting for her” The disqualification came as a cruel twist of fate after Phogat had showcased exceptional prowess in the semi-finals, igniting hopes of a historic gold medal for India.
The sudden turn of events left the nation stunned and heartbroken. Actor Sidharth Malhotra expressed the collective anguish, stating to PTI, "It's disheartening because she was our key to gold. So, still waiting for more information.
Hopefully, we get a chance at gold or at least she gets a silver. So yes, still rooting for her. Hopefully, she gets a chance to play in the finals.
” The actor was attending a launch event in Mumbai. Malhotra’s words echoed the sentiments of millions of Indians who were rooting for Phogat to script a golden chapter in India's sporting history. The entire nation stood united in support of the wrestler, their hopes and dreams shattered by the unexpected turn of events.
On the work front, Sidharth Malhotra will next star in Mitti which is being filmed in Uttarakhand. ALSO READ: Vicky Kaushal, Farhan Akhtar, Taapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar and more react to heartbreaking disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from Paris Olympics 2024 finals Tags : Features , Olympics , Olympics 2024 , Paris Olympics , Paris Olympics 2024 , Sidharth Malhotra , Sports , Vinesh Phogat , Wrestling BOLLYWOOD NEWS - LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News , New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection , New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi , Entertainment News , Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2024 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama..
