Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from the sport following a difficult journey at the Paris Olympics. Despite her impressive achievement of making it to the final, she faced disqualification, a turn of events that has disheartened fans across the nation. Phogat’s decision to step away from wrestling marks the end of a significant chapter in her career, filled with remarkable and challenging lows. This news has resonated deeply with sports enthusiasts in India, who had long admired her resilience and dedication to the sport.
Vinesh Phogat Retires From Wrestling:
Vinesh Phogat made history as the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic final in her discipline. However, she was found to be 100 grams over the 50kg weight limit during the final’s weigh-in, leading to her disqualification. This cost her a guaranteed medal, and the Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, whom Vinesh had defeated in the semi-final, took her place in the final.
On Thursday, Vinesh Phogat, a leading figure in Indian wrestling, announced her retirement from the sport, just a day after being disqualified and losing her chance at an Olympic medal. The disqualification, which ended her medal hopes, prompted Phogat to make the tough decision to step away from wrestling. This announcement brings to a close the career of a wrestler who has been an inspiration to many, leaving a lasting impact on the sport in India.
She took her social media and announced her retirement. She wrote, “Wrestling beat me, I lost…please forgive me ..your dream. My courage, everything is broken. I don’t have any more strength left in me. Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all..sorry.”
Vinesh has taken her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following her disqualification, seeking to have the decision overturned and be awarded a silver medal. The outcome of her appeal is anticipated today.
Social Media Filled With Reaction Regarding Vinesh Phogat’s Retirement:
After Wrestler Vinesh Phogat broke her retirement news, the X (formally known as Twitter) platform and other platforms were filled with everyone’s reactions. Not only personalities from the sports fraternity, but personalities from every fraternity reacted to this disheartening news.
India’s honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed immense support towards Vinesh Phogat. He wrote, “ Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India’s pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today’s setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you.”
Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma wrote, “ We are all heartbroken but I cannot imagine what you must be going through. You are a true champion, you make us proud as an Indian and the world will celebrate you again.”
Actor Farhan Akhtar wrote, “ Dear @vineshphogat .. One can only try and imagine how devastated you must be but still not fully understand. Heartbroken for you that the quest ended like this. But please know that we are all very proud of you and all you have done for the sport. You will always be a champion and an inspiration to millions. Keep your chin up.”
Cricket Analyst cum Commentator Harsha Bhogle wrote, “ Vinesh Phogat cannot retire thinking she has lost. In spite of what happened in Paris, whatever the reason, she will inspire many with her strength and determination.”
Taapsee Pannu wrote, “This is heartbreaking but honestly this woman has already made her mark beyond gold by now! @vineshphogat.”
Javed Akhtar wrote, “ Dear Vinesh Phogat , all of us are deeply hurt by what they have done to you but you should know that for us you are made of pure gold . You have already proved your sef beyond any doubt . We as a nation are very very proud of you . India loves you .”
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