Babita Phogat Statement on Vinesh Phogat’s Retirement: The whole country is saddened by the news of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s retirement. After being disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024, Vinesh will neither get any medal nor will she be given any rank. The whole country including her family is saddened by this news, but now her sister Babita Phogat has hinted at Vinesh’s return in her statement. Babita says that Vinesh has taken such a big decision, but her father Mahavir Singh Phogat will talk to Vinesh and convince her.
I was also disqualified – Babita Phogat
In an interview to PTI, Babita Phogat said, “I know that Vinesh has been disqualified due to being 100 grams overweight. The whole world knows that all this has been done as per the rules. If I talk about myself, I was not allowed to play in the 2012 Asian Wrestling Championship due to a difference of 200 grams in weight. I was punished because of my weight, due to which I could not play in the Asian Championship.”
Will you withdraw your retirement?
Taking her point further, Babita Phogat also said that her father, Mahavir Singh Phogat will talk to Vinesh regarding retirement. Babita further said, “The whole family is saddened by the decision taken by Vinesh to retire. Not only the family but all the countrymen are saddened by Vinesh’s retirement. We are hoping that Vinesh once again stands on her feet, works hard again and gets India the gold medal in the 2028 Olympics, which she could not get this time due to a mistake. My father has also said that he will talk to Vinesh and get her back on the field.”
VIDEO | “She (Vinesh Phogat) was disqualified because she was overweight by 100 grams. The entire world knows this happened because of the rules. In 2012, even I was not able to play the Asian Championship because I was overweight by 200 grams. The entire the country is upset with… pic.twitter.com/htC9sim6Co
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 8, 2024
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