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Vinesh Phogat Disqualified Live Updates: Vinesh became the first Indian to reach the Olympic final in women's wrestling. The ace Indian grappler suffered a major setback after she was disqualified from wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024 for being overweight.

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat? Paris : Indian Olympics Association (IOA) President PT Usha meets wrestler Vinesh Phogat after the latter was hospitalised following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics as she was found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final match, in Paris, France, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement on Thursday with an emotional message dedicated to her mother: “Ma kushti mere se jeet gayi, main har gayi." In her social media post on X, the ace grappler said, “My courage is all broken."

“Forgive me, your dream, my courage is all broken, I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all for forgiveness," read a post by Vinesh Phogat on X in Hindi.

The ace Indian grappler suffered a major setback on Wednesday after she was disqualified from wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024 for being overweight.

Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified?

Vinesh Phogat was all set to compete for Gold at the Paris Olympics 2024 in the Women's Wrestling 50 kg category. She had already secured a Silver for India. In a shocking reversal of fortunes, Phogat will now return from Paris without any medal after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final.

“She was found overweight by 100gm this morning. The rules do not allow this and she has been disqualified," an Indian coach told PTI.

"It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the women's Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50kg this morning," the IOA stated.

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PM Modi supports Phogat after heartbreaking exit from Paris Olympics 2024

Minutes after the confirmation of Vinesh Phogat's exit from the Paris Olympics 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi consoled the ace wrestler.

“Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head-on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you," read a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X.

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: Wrestler’s plea for Silver medal at Olympics to be heard tomorrow

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: Vinesh Phogat's plea for Silver medal at Paris Olympics to be heard by CAS tomorrow

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Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘Vinesh Phogat to get all benefits of silver medalist’, announces Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Thursday that Vinesh Phogat will get all the benefits of a silver medalist, despite her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.

"Not just Haryana, but the whole country is proud of our daughter Vinesh. Some problems arose which led to her disqualification. Despite everything, the state government has decided that we will reward her with all the benefits that a silver medalist is entitled to. How can we let her morale down," Saini said.

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Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: "He should not try to bring politics into our family": Babita Phogat on Bhupinder Hooda's remark on Vinesh

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: "Bhupinder Hooda should first tell during his govt how many players he sent to Rajya Sabha. Hooda Sahab is only behind in getting the chair. He should not try to bring politics into our family and divide our family," ANI quoted Babita Phogat.

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Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘Reconsider retirement decision, come back stronger in LA 2028’ says cousin Babita Phogat

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: Babita Phogat, Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Thursday urged her cousin Vinesh to reconsider her decision to retire from wrestling.

"We hope that she will reconsider her decision and work hard to win a gold medal in 2028 and fulfil the dream of her mother and my father. Dad (Mahavir Phogat) has also said that once she come home, he will try to convince her to reconsider the decision and get back on the mat," Babita said.

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Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘You are a brave adventurous daughter of the soil’ says Bveteran actor Dharmendra

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘ In a message posted on Instagram, Dharmendra said he is praying for the health and happiness of Phogat, who bid adieu to her international wrestling career on Thursday

"Darling daughter Vinesh, we are extremely sad to hear the news. You are a brave adventurous daughter of the soil . we love you and always pray for your health and happiness. Be happy healthy and strong for your family and your loving people," the 88-year-old cinema icon wrote.

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What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: 'Request Vinesh to not take decision', says WFI president

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Sanjay Singh requested wrestler Vinesh Phogat to not take decisions like retirement.

"I got to know about her retirement through social media and I am also shocked to learn she decided to retire on her own," Sanjay Singh told PTI Video.

"So I would urge her on behalf of the Wrestling Federation of India to not make decisions in a sad state of mind and make a rational decision once she has recovered from the debacle mentally. We will also talk to her."

With agency inputs.

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘No less than a gold medallist for us’, says AAP leader Anurag Dhanda

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: AAP leader Anurag Dhanda on Thursday said that Vinesh Phogat is no less than a gold medallist for the country and they would demonstrate in every district of Haryana in solidarity with her.

Addressing a press conference, he said, “Vinesh Phogat has won hearts of the entire country and world; she is no less than a gold medallist for us. It will always be remembered how gold medal was snatched away from her by conspiring. I was saddened to see Vinesh Phogat's tweet, her being demoralised is not a right message for the country. We stand with Vinesh Phogat and her family in these difficult times. We assure that we will stand by her side in her fight. Tomorrow, AAP will demonstrate in every district of Haryana in solidarity with Vinesh Phogat."

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: Abhinav Bindra stands with Vinesh, says 'You are a fighter'

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: Olympian Abhinav Bindra on 8 August stood for wrestler Vinesh Phogat and called her a 'fighter – on and off the mat'.

He took to X and wrote an emotional post.

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘They do not have any solid issue to discuss’, JP Nadda slams opposition's demands

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: Union Minister JP Nadda on Thursday slammed at the opposition for their demands to discuss the disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat. He stated that the whole country is standing with her, PM Modi called her ‘champion of champions’, however the opposition does not have any solid issue which they want to discuss.

Speaking in Rajya Sabha on Vinesh Phogat, Union Minister JP Nadda said, "The whole country is standing with Vinesh Phogat. The PM yesterday called her "Champion of champions" and the PM's voice is the voice of 140 crore people. Unfortunately, we are dividing this between the ruling side and the opposition. Unfortunately, the opposition does not have any solid issue that they want to discuss for which the ruling party is ready. I want to assure you that the Government of India, Sports Ministry and IOC tried redressal on all platforms."

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Uproar over Phogat issue in RS: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar calls floor leaders meeting

Uproar over Phogat issue in RS: Following the continuous uproar from the opposition benches who were raising the Vinesh Phogat disqualification, Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar on Thursday convened a meeting of the floor leaders in both Houses of the Parliament.

He was of the the opinion that the 'scene' created in the House was 'unprecedented, indigestible'. "It is our bounden duty to take tough decisions. Sublimity has been misunderstood as fragility, persuasion has been misunderstood as weakness," he added.

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Uproar over Phogat issue in RS: Opposition walks out, Dhankhar leaves House briefly

The uneasy relations between Rajya Sabha Chairman and Opposition parties once again surfaced on Thursday, as Jagdeep Dhankhar left the House after heated clashes with TMC leader and some other Opposition MPs who were not permitted to raise the issue of disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics.

Trouble started in the morning session when Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge sought to raise the Phogat disqualification issue but Chairman Dhankhar did not allow it. This followed an angry exchange between the Chair and TMC leader Derek O'Brien. (PTI)

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘You didn’t lose but yet you’ve been defeated,’ says Bajrang after Vinesh bids adieu to wrestling

India woke up to another shock on Thursday after a heartbroken Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, prompting an outpouring of support from the sporting community.

The 29-year-old, who was disqualified for being 100gm overweight ahead of her 50kg category gold medal bout in the Olympics on Wednesday, announced her decision to retire on social media, saying she doesn't have the strength to continue anymore.

India’s Tokyo Olympics bronze medal winner Bajrang Punia led the tributes for Vinesh, saying she did not lose yet she has been defeated. (PTI)

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: 'There should be no politicisation over Vinesh Phogat's disqualification,' says BJP's Moolchand Sharma

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Haryana minister Moolchand Sharma on Thursday said that Vinesh Phogat is the pride for the state and the country and there should be no politicisation of her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.

"Vinesh Phogat is the pride of the state and country. We all are deeply pained because of her disqualification. Our daughter Vinesh Phogat will get justice. There should be no politicisation over her disqualification. Nobody is above the rules. We all are with our daughter and her family," said the Haryana minister. (ANI)

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: Protests over Phogat disqualification in RS, anguished Dhankhar leaves House for a while

An anguished Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar left the House for some time during the morning session on Thursday, following an uproar and walkout by Opposition party members, who were not allowed to raise the issue related to the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics.

Soon after the listed papers were tabled in the House, Leader of Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stood up to raise the Phogat disqualification issue and wanted to know "who is behind" it.

However, Dhankhar did not allow Kharge to raise the issue. (PTI)

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘Vinesh has not lost but she has won hearts of crores of people,’ says Congress MP Deepender Hooda | WATCH

Congress MP Deepender Hooda says, "Vinesh has not lost but she has won the hearts of crores of people. The sports system has lost. The government should give her all the facilities that are given to a gold medallist... Today a Rajya Sabha seat is vacant (in Haryana), we did not have a majority but if there is any suitable person in the country to become an MP then it is Vinesh. Because she has emerged as a symbol of inspiration, courage for the world and the country..."

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘Only their hearts aren't bleeding...’: VP Dhankhar as Opposition walks out after Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic exit

Opposition walks out from Rajya Sabha over the issue of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar says,"...They (Opposition) think they are the only ones whose hearts are bleeding...The entire nation is in pain because of the girl. everyone is sharing the situation but to monetise it, politicise it, is the greatest disrespect to the girl. That girl has a long way to go..."

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: 'No politicisation over Vinesh Phogat's disqualification,' says BJP's Moolchand Sharma

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: 'Will try talking to her about competing in 2028 Olympics,' says Mahavir Phogat on Vinesh's retirement

Following his niece Vinesh Phogat's retirement from wrestling, Indian wrestling legend Mahavir Phogat said that it was natural to arrive at this decision after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics, and also said that once she is back home, the family will try to convince her to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement from wrestling following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics.

Speaking to ANI, Mahavir, Vinesh's uncle, said, "She was going to bring the Olympic gold this time but got disqualified. It is natural to feel hurt after such a setback and hence she arrived at this decision. Once she is back home, we will try talking to her about competing in the 2028 Olympics."

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘Would like to ask her to reconsider her decision,’ says Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

On Vinesh Phogat announcing retirement from wrestling, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says, "...I would like to ask her to reconsider her decision."

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘Some conspiracy,’ says father-in-law of wrestler Vinesh Phogat | Watch

Father-in-law of wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Rajpal Rathi says, “She had given her 100% but what we can say. There might be some conspiracy... We demand the PM to take cognisance of it and put pressure on the Olympic organisation. It's our right and she is the daughter of the country. The Silver medal is her right, we appeal to the PM to do the needful so that she can get the Silver medal...We have not spoken to her yet but once she is here we will try to convince her to come out (of retirement) and prepare for Gold for the country."

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘It hurts..,’ says uncle of Vinesh Phogat | Watch

“Olympic Gold medal was confirmed this time but she got disqualified. It hurts and hence she has decided this. Once she is back, we all will try to make her understand if she is ready to contest in the next Olympics," says Vinesh Phogat's uncle Mahavir Phogat on her retirement.

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified LIVE: ‘Vinesh aap hari nahi haraya gya hai,’ says Bajrang Punia after Phogat quits wrestling

Bajrang Punia congratulated Vinesh Phogat on the conclusion of a fine wrestling career, saying that she is the daughter of the country and the pride of the nation.

In a social media announcement, the 29-year-old wrestler, who was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight just before Wednesday's gold medal match, declared her retirement. She expressed remorse and sought forgiveness from all who had supported her throughout her career.

In a post on X, Punia wrote, “Vinesh, aap haari nahi, haaraaya gaya hai (Vinesh, you haven't lost; you have been defeated. Hamaare liye sadaiv aap vijeta hi rahegi, aap Bharat ki beti ke saath-saath Bharat ka abhimaan bhi ho (You will always be a winner to us. You are not just India's daughter, but also its pride)."

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified Live: ‘Your passion and struggle will be remembered…,’ says Geeta Phogat hails Vinesh following retirement

Geeta Phogat congratulated her sister Vinesh Phogat at the conclusion of a fine wrestling career, saying that the country will be indebted for what she has done in the field of wrestling and called her an inspiration for women.

Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement from wrestling following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics.

She shared her decision in an emotional post on X on Thursday morning.

"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 said in her post.

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified Live: ‘Vinesh Phogat to be felicitated like a medallist,’ says Haryana CM Saini

The Haryana government will felicitate wrestler Vinesh Phogat -- who was disqualified from the Olympics for being overweight ahead of her gold medal bout in the 50 kg category -- like a medallist, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Thursday.

She will be offered the same reward that the state government offers to Olympic Games silver medallists, the chief minister added. (PTI)

What has happened with Vinesh Phogat?

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified Live: USA's Sarah secures gold medal in women's 50 kg, defeats Cuba's Lopez

USA wrestler Sarah Hildebrandt secured the gold medal in the women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling after defeating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez at the ongoing 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 Sarah. After her disqualification, Vinesh announced her retirement from wrestling on Thursday. (ANI)