Vinesh Phogat’s First Statement After Returning To India Post Paris Olympics Heartbreak

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat who arrived within the nationwide capital to a rousing reception on the Delhi Airport on Saturday mentioned that she is “grateful” for receiving such love and respect from folks. Vinesh was accompanied by Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda for a roadshow after her arrival in Delhi as we speak. Speaking to ANI, Vinesh mentioned, “I am grateful for this love and respect I have received from my countrymen.”

Bajrang Punia mentioned that Vinesh has been welcomed like a champion. He additionally thanked folks for displaying help. “She (Vinesh Phogat) is being welcomed like a champion. The country saw Vinesh’s journey from the streets to the podium. We thank all the countrymen,” Bajrang informed ANI.

Sakshi Malik mentioned that Vinesh has achieved so much for the ladies and the nation and hoped that folks would proceed to respect Vinesh.

“Today is a big day. What Vinesh has done for all the women and the nation is commendable. I just hope the people will continue to respect her… for us, she is an Olympic champion,” Sakshi mentioned.

The Haryana-born wrestler turned emotional and broke down into tears in the course of the reception on the airport as we speak.

In Paris, Vinesh had turned the primary Indian lady wrestler to make the ultimate of an Olympics. She was nonetheless, disqualified from the 50 kg gold medal bout after she was discovered to be 100 gms obese. On Wednesday the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her petition to be awarded a joint silver. She introduced her retirement from wrestling on August 8, a day after her disqualification.

An enormous crowd gathered on the Delhi Airport to welcome the 29-year-old. Fans showered flower petals upon her arrival within the nationwide capital.

On August 8, Vinesh penned an emotional to announce her choice to retire from wrestling. “Maa kushti (wrestling) won against me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my courage have been broken. I don’t have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all for forgiveness,” Phogat mentioned in her publish.