Social media reacts to Vinesh Phogat’s shocking retirement after Paris Olympics disqualification
Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Wrestler likely to learn fate soon as lawyers could exploit THIS key loophole Photograph:( Reuters )
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Vinesh won all her bouts on Tuesday (August 6), becoming the first Indian female wrestler to reach the finals at the Summer Games, but on D-day, she got disqualified for failing the mandatory weight test. Several athletes, including former Olympians, thanked her for her services to the country while expressing shock over her retirement.
Vinesh won all her bouts on Tuesday (August 6), becoming the first Indian female wrestler to reach the finals at the Summer Games, but on D-day, she got disqualified for failing the mandatory weight test. Several athletes, including former Olympians, thanked her for her services to the country while expressing shock over her retirement.
Ace Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling a day after being disqualified for being overweight (by just 100 grams) in her weight category (women’s 50 kg) at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Vinesh won all her bouts on Tuesday (August 6), becoming the first Indian female wrestler to reach the finals at the Summer Games, but on D-day, she got disqualified for failing the mandatory weight test. Several athletes, including former Olympians, thanked her for her services to the country while expressing shock over her retirement.
Taking to social media, Vinesh wrote, “Mother, wrestling beat me, I lost. Your dream and my courage are all broken. I don’t have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will forever be in your debt.”
माँ कुश्ती मेरे से जीत गई मैं हार गई माफ़ करना आपका सपना मेरी हिम्मत सब टूट चुके इससे ज़्यादा ताक़त नहीं रही अब।
— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) August 7, 2024
अलविदा कुश्ती 2001-2024 🙏
आप सबकी हमेशा ऋणी रहूँगी माफी 🙏🙏
Although she was on the cusp of creating history for India in Paris by winning a silver medal at the least, Vinesh lost her chance of bagging any medal due to the Olympic rules.
Each backroom staff member of the wrestling contingent did their best to ensure Vinesh trimmed the extra weight (2 kg) recorded after the semis tie; however, owing to time limitations and considering avoiding putting her health at risk, they decided to stop the process at one point, where despite everyone’s efforts, she was 100 grams overweight.
Per the latest reports, Vinesh and the Indian contingent have appealed against the disqualification with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the verdict of which will take some time to come out.
Till then, let’s check out how the social media reacted to Vinesh’s retirement announcement.
Legend 🇮🇳🙏 @Phogat_Vinesh pic.twitter.com/d5s6st7at0
— geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) August 8, 2024
Dear @Phogat_Vinesh I cannot imagine how disappointed you must feel. All one can say an Indian, as an admirer, you have won something that cannot be measured in gold silver or bronze. It lasts longer than metal. It is a legacy for athletes of all fields, a display of true…
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) August 8, 2024
My CHAMPION! 😍💪🇮🇳🇮🇳 @Phogat_Vinesh pic.twitter.com/wUGWmZHo8c
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 8, 2024
Bharat ki Beti. Legend @Phogat_Vinesh 🇮🇳🙌🙌 Respect 🙏 pic.twitter.com/T6RmGv1tpw
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 8, 2024
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.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 8, 2024
विनेश आप हारी नही हराया गया हैं, हमारे लिए सदैव आप विजेता ही रहेगी आप भारत की बेटी के साथ साथ भारत का अभिमान भी हो 🫡😭 https://t.co/oRTCPWw6tj
— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@BajrangPunia) August 8, 2024
हमने बचपन से देखा है उस विनेश को हर सही चीज के लिए लड़ते हुए और हर हार के बाद दोबारा उठ कर लड़ते हुए ! आज हम भी आपको हौसला नहीं दे सकते क्यूकी आपके इसे फैसले ने हमे अंदर तक झँझोड़ दिया है
— Sangeeta Phogat (@sangeeta_phogat) August 8, 2024
आप एक महान खिलाड़ी है 🙏🏼😔💔@Phogat_Vinesh https://t.co/5TJu7JLVyF
Meanwhile, the CAS was supposed to give the verdict on this decision on Thursday (August 8) morning.
(With inputs from agencies)
