'I didn't want my emotions and hard work to be made fun of on social media.'
Indian Olympian Vinesh Phogat swaps wrestling arena for politics. Phogat retired from wrestling after she was disqualified ahead of the women's 50 kg freestyle final for failing to make weight.
Vinesh Phogat alleged on Sunday that the government is trying to protect Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Vinesh Phogat is a reminder that true champions are not just defined by their medals but by their character and their impact on society.
National Wrestling coach Virendra Dahiya believes that Vinesh Phogat at least deserved a silver medal after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal.
'When Vinesh returns, we will welcome her like a gold medallist.'
"Vinesh is a champion no matter what CAS' verdict is...": Wrestler's advocate Vidushpat Singhania
Later in the evening, Vinesh will face Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the last-four stage. A win will assure her of at least a silver while a loss will take her into the bronze medal playoff.
The medal count was nowhere close to satisfactory at the senior level but junior performances held out hope for a brighter future as Indian wrestling searched for new stars in a challenging 2025.
Injured Nisha Dahiya taken for wrist scan
Harvinder and Premlata, the brother and mother of former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, expressed happiness at her warm welcome back home after Paris Olympics heartbreak
Vinesh was disqualified on the morning of the Paris Olympics final for exceeding the 50kg weight limit. During the weigh-in, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit.
And her indomitable spirit was saluted as she received support from all quarters on social media after storming into the women's 50 kg freestyle semis, on Tuesday.
Vinesh will be replaced by the Cuban wrestler, Yuznelys Guzman, whom she beat on Tuesday.
Following their historic World Cup win, the Indian women's cricket team has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award, a first for any women's cricket team.
Wrestler and Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat on Sunday said she expects to win each battle with the blessings of people as kicks off her campaign for the upcoming assembly election.
A positive outcome for Vinesh could overturn the disqualification and award her a joint silver medal.
On speculation that Phogat might enter the political arena, Singh refused to comment saying it was a personal matter of the 30-year-old wrestler. He said he would extend full support to Phogat if she returns to competitive wrestling.
The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.
As per Article 11 of Chapter 3 - Competition Procedure of United World Wrestling's ruling on weigh-ins: The weigh-ins for wrestlers take place in the morning on the day of their competition.
Women's national coach Virender Dahiya and Manjeet Rani met the feisty wrestler, who had caused a flutter at the wrestling arena by beating world number one and defending champion Yui Susaki
Sports stars in Haryana stepped out to cast their vote on Saturday.
While Vinesh poured her heart out about the challenges she overcame and the support system that helped her rise, the absence of a mention of her uncle sparked a public feud.
The hearing on the matter concluded in Paris on Friday after it accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight on the morning of her final against eventual gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA.
The Wrestling Federation of India unveiled a new selection policy that makes attendance at national camps mandatory to be eligible for national selection, bars wrestlers from training independently and mandates Olympic Games quota-winning athletes to appear in a final one-bout selection trial.
Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, prompting an outpouring of support from the sporting community.
The Indian sporting fraternity reacted with disappointment at the (CAS verdict rejecting wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her Olympic disqualification.
'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'
Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who pulled out of Asian Games due to a knee injury, on Thursday underwent a surgery in Mumbai and vowed to come back stronger.
The 30-year-old wrestler had quit wrestling following her disqualification from the 50kg gold medal match in the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker, two-time Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara and ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat are among five athletes nominated for the BBC 'Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award.
'He placed my journey above his and offered his companionship with utmost loyalty, dedication and honesty. If not for him, I cannot imagine being here, continuing my fight and taking each day head-on.'
"If she wins by using my name, it means I am a great man. At least my name has enough power to help her sail through," he said.
The 29-year-old was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold but was disqualified for the weight limit breach. A day after her disqualification, Vinesh also announced her decision to retire from wrestling.
Days after announcing her decision to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna award to the Prime Minister, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat left her awards on the pavement of the Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
Last month, the ad hoc committee handed Vinesh and Bajrang exemptions from the Asian Games trials.
Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till August 16, prolonging the Indian wrestler's wait for a resolution.
Meenakshi Goyat defeated Antim Panghal in the Indian women's wrestling trials, securing a spot in the Asian Championships team. Neelam also impressed with a notable win in the 50kg category.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was found 100gm overweight before her 50kg category final on Wednesday.
Vinesh has now appealed to the CAS, the apex body to settle disputes related to sport through arbitration, who will return with a verdict tomorrow
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