Members of the Indian film industry have extended their support to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.
Reacting to Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Karan Bhushan Singh termed it a loss for the country.
In a statement issued by the Indian Olympic contingent, it was confirmed that the wrestler had tipped the scales above the 50 kg mark and was disqualified.
As Vinesh Phogat created history by becoming India's first female wrestler to qualify for an Olympic final, members of the Indian film industry lauded the 29-year-old over her big feat.
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