Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement from wrestling following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics.
India's Vinesh Phogat was originally supposed to wrestle for the top prize. In a big blow to India's medal hopes from the wrestling arena, the grappler was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event for breaching the weight mark. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the United States's S
Saini on Thursday said that Vinesh performed brilliantly and is a champion for all of us. All the respect, rewards and facilities that the Haryana government gives to the Olympic silver medalist will be gratefully given to Vinesh Phogat as well. We are proud of you Vinesh!"
After finishing fourth in the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics, Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu expressed her disappointment but vowed to work harder for future competitions.
Following Vinesh Phogat's disqualification in the 50 kg category final at the Paris Olympics, India's first woman to win an Olympic medal Karnam Malleswari said on Wednesday that it was unfortunate since it was a golden opportunity for the Indian wrestler.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following her disqualification from the 50 kg category final at the Paris Olympics.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) decided to fly wrestler Antim Panghal and her support staff back due to a disciplinary breach during the ongoing Summer Games after she gave her Olympic Village accreditation to her sister.
India's Mirabai Chanu missed out on a medal by a whisker after securing a fourth-place finish in the women's weightlifting 49kg event at the Paris Olympics.