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This picture of Vinesh Phogat is viral on social media. It is being said that Vinesh had become very disappointed after being dropped from the Olympics.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is out of Paris Olympics. He was disqualified 10 hours before the gold medal match because his weight on Wednesday morning was found to be 100 grams more than the 50 kg category.
This matter reached the Parliament House. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association. The PM said, “Find ways to help the wrestler and lodge a protest.”
Politicians and former players have also come out in support of Vinesh. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has called it unfortunate and wrong. Boxer Vijender Singh has made allegations of conspiracy against Vinesh. Manu Bhaker, who won two medals in the Paris Olympics, called Vinesh a champion and said, “Don’t give up.” Read who said what on Vinesh case…
IOA said – despite efforts throughout the night, the weight turned out to be a few grams more
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said- It is extremely regrettable that Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified in the 50 kg category of women’s wrestling due to being overweight. Despite efforts throughout the night, his weight was found to be a few grams more than 50 kg in the morning. There will be no comment from the Indian team in this regard at present. Vinesh’s privacy is requested to be respected. We would like to focus on the upcoming competitions.
PM said- Be a champion among champions, you will make a comeback
‘Vinesh, you are a champion among champions. You are the pride of India and an inspiration for every Indian. Today’s shock hurts. I wish words could express the feeling of despair I am experiencing. Plus, I know you’ll bounce back. It has always been your nature to face challenges. Come back stronger. We are all with you.
Manu Bhakar said- You are a true champion
Shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals for India in the Paris Olympics, wrote on X – ‘Didi, you are a true champion. We are proud of you. Don’t think that the shock you got today will set you back. You are strong.
Mahavir Phogat said- the country was expecting a medal
Vinesh’s uncle Mahavir Phogat said, ‘The whole country was expecting a medal. The whole country is sad with me. I came to know that he was overweight by 150 grams due to which he was disqualified. The decision will be taken as per the rules.
Mahavir Phogat talking to the media after Vinesh was disqualified.
Gavaskar said – Olympic Association and Government of India should protest strongly
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said, ‘This is most unfortunate and also wrong. I hope that the officials will take notice of this and express strong protest, because this was not a preliminary round match.
He said- ‘We are talking about the medal round. The Indian Olympic Association or the Government of India should strongly oppose this.
Sakshi Malik- I am very sad
Rio Olympics bronze medalist wrestler Sakshi Malik said, ‘I am very sad. No one could have even imagined what Vinesh did. He wrote on the
Bajrang Punia- Vinesh Tum Himmat Ki Gold Medalist
Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist wrestler Vinesh Phogat wrote on X post, ‘Vinesh you are a gold medalist. She is the daughter of the soil, hence this medal also belongs to the soil. You fought with great courage. The country is unable to stop its tears.”
Boxer Vijender’s allegation – there could be a conspiracy too
Boxer Vijender Singh has alleged that disqualifying wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics could also be a conspiracy. He told PTI, ‘This could be a conspiracy. Hundred grams, I mean, is this a joke? We players can lose five to six kilos in one night. We know how to control our hunger and thirst.
The meaning of the conspiracy is that people are not happy to see India’s growing stature in sports. This girl has suffered so much that one feels sad for her. What else could she do? Which next exam?
Boxer Vijender Singh won the bronze medal in the Beijing Olympics.
PV Sindhu- You are a champion in our eyes
Indian badminton player PV Sindhu said that you are always a champion in our eyes. Gold was expected from you. In whatever time I spent with you, I saw that as a woman you are superhuman. You are an inspiration. I am with you.
Indian wrestling coach said – feels as if someone has died
Indian wrestling coach Virendra Dahiya said, “Everyone here is feeling as if someone in the family has died. We don’t know what has happened to us. Everyone is in shock. Losing weight is a painful process. Wrestlers have to endure if their natural body weight is more than the division they compete in. Vinesh’s natural body weight is around 56-57 kg and she has to make massive efforts to reduce it to 50 kg. Does matter.”
WFI said- Nutritionist-coach can tell how weight increased
Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh said, ‘It is extremely unfortunate for our country that even after wrestling so well and qualifying for the finals, he was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight. His weight was stable for 2 days but it increased overnight, the reason for which can only be explained by his nutritionist and coach.
