As a passionate follower of sports, particularly wrestling, and a proud Indian, these past few days have left me heartbroken. The tale of Vinesh Phogat at the 2024 Paris Olympics is one that resonates deeply with me. Her journey, her resilience, and her unwavering spirit are not just feats to be admired; they are stories that inspire generations.
Over the past few days, it’s been a heartbreaking turn of events for India in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Our wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, was unfortunately disqualified from the gold medal match in her 50kg wrestling competition due to being overweight.
Regrettably, even with her utmost effort, the top-tier athlete missed the mark by a mere 100 grams, leading to her disqualification. Following this announcement, various famous personalities expressed their backing for Vinesh.
Regrettably, for enthusiasts of Vinesh and wrestling lovers alike, the Olympic athlete has chosen to retire from wrestling following her disqualification.
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu echoed the sentiments of many people in the country when she re-shared a post about Vinesh’s retirement. It was difficult to find the right words to express the emotions, so Sam simply posted a broken heart emoji, capturing the essence of sorrow shared by over a billion Indians.
As reported by the Press Trust of India, Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from wrestling. In a heartfelt message, she expressed, “Mother, it seems wrestling has triumphed, I have surrendered. Please forgive me, my dreams and my courage, they are shattered. I no longer possess the strength required. Farewell, wrestling 2001-2024. I will forever be grateful to you all. Forgive me.”
Following an exceptional performance at the 2024 Olympics that saw me best several esteemed world champions, I was on the brink of creating a historic moment for myself, my family, and India. Regrettably, fortune took a different course as I was discovered to be 100 grams overweight during the weigh-in.
Based on accounts, Vinesh made every effort to shed a total of 100 grams, which resulted in dehydration and necessitated hospitalization. Regrettably, she didn’t manage to do it in time, resulting in her exclusion from the women’s wrestling final for the gold medal at 50kg.
After this announcement, there have been numerous demonstrations from the wrestling community and online users alike, expressing doubts about the Olympic committee’s decision. The main point of discussion is why Vinesh shouldn’t be awarded a silver medal given she made it to the final. Is it just that an athlete who reaches the final but doesn’t win any medal? Seems unfair, doesn’t it?
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2024-08-08 09:53