New Delhi, August 7 : Shortly after India received a huge setback at the Paris Olympics with the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the 50 kg women's wrestling final, the political leaders on Wednesday extended their support to the grappler and said that the whole country is proud of Vinesh Phogat.
Earlier today, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his support to Vinesh Phogat and said that Phogat's setback in the Olympics has certainly broken the hopes of millions of Indians.
"Vinesh Phogat's setback in the Olympics has certainly broken the hopes of millions of Indians. She has a brilliant sporting career, shining with the glory of defeating the world champion. This misfortune is merely an exception in her trailblazing career, from which I am sure she will bounce back to be the winner she always is. Our best wishes and support are always with her," Shah posted on X.
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh said that it is extremely "unfortunate" for our country that even after wrestling so well and qualifying for the Finals, Vinesh was disqualified for being overweight by 100 grams.
"It is extremely unfortunate for our country that even after wrestling so well and qualifying for the Finals, she was disqualified for being overweight by 100 grams.
The Government of India has provided her coach, nutritionist, and physio to Vinesh Phogat. All of them are with her in the games village, her weight was constant for 2 days but it increased overnight, the reason for this can only be given by her nutritionist and her coach. WFI is looking after the legal Procedure. PT Usha has reached the games village, we will have a discussion and decide how to protest against the IOC and UWW," Singh said.
Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hoped that the Indian Olympic Association would strongly challenge the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat and provide justice to the daughter of the country.
"It is unfortunate that Vinesh Phogat, India's pride, who reached the finals after defeating world champion wrestlers, was disqualified on technical grounds. We have full hope that the Indian Olympic Association will strongly challenge this decision and provide justice to the daughter of the country. Vinesh is not one to give up; we are confident that she will come back stronger in the arena. You have always made the country proud, Vinesh. Even today, the whole country stands with you as your strength," LoP Rahul Gandhi posted on X.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the whole nation stands by wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
"This incredible journey of yours has given strength to millions of dreams. In this difficult time, crores of countrymen are standing with you with the same enthusiasm as they were during the entire competition. My sister, do not consider yourself alone and remember that you were our champion and you will always be our champion. I have full faith that you will come back even stronger. Lots of love," Priyanka posted on X. (ANI)
