Summary
Vinesh Phogat, an acclaimed Indian wrestler, faced a grueling day on August 17 following a setback at the Paris Olympics. She was disqualified from the gold medal match due to being 100 grams overweight, a significant blow given she had reached the final. After arriving in New Delhi, Phogat endured a long journey to her village Balali, where a grand felicitation ceremony was held in her honor. Due to exhaustion and the humid weather, she appeared to faint during the ceremony, though it remains unclear if she was simply resting. The incident went viral on social media. Additionally, Phogat’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a joint-silver medal was rejected. Despite announcing her retirement post-Olympics, recent statements suggest she might reconsider returning to wrestling.
Key Points
– Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics gold medal bout for being 100 grams overweight.
– She arrived in New Delhi on August 17 and then traveled for 12 more hours to her native village Balali.
– A grand felicitation ceremony was held in Balali to honor her achievements and perseverance.
– Phogat appeared to faint during the ceremony, possibly due to exhaustion and humid conditions; the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
– Her disqualification and subsequent appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a joint-silver medal were both notable events.
– Following the Paris Olympics, Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling but recent statements suggest she may be considering a comeback.
