In a heartfelt message, the Prime Minister expressed, “Vinesh, you stand as a champion among champions! Your achievements bring honor to India and serve as a source of inspiration for every Indian.” Modi acknowledged the pain of the recent setback, conveying a sense of deep despair unable to be fully captured in words. However, he highlighted Vinesh’s inherent resilience in facing challenges head-on and encouraged her to return even stronger, emphasizing the nation’s unwavering support.
Minister Mandaviya affirmed that the government had extended all necessary support to Phogat as per her requirements, including providing personal staff. The issue led to opposition parties walking out of the Lok Sabha.
The news broke that Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat faced disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams in the 50-kg category. The regulations of UWW mandate daily weigh-ins for all competitions, where Vinesh was found to be slightly over the required weight on August 7, 2021, leading to her ineligibility for the event.
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