Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who created a new history in the women’s wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, was welcomed at the Delhi airport with great fanfare. Vinesh Phogat expressed his first reaction in the words that all this is more than 1000 gold medals. Phogat created a new history by reaching the final in the 50 kg weight category at the Paris Olympics.
However, Vinesh was disqualified for gaining 100 grams of weight before the final round. An appeal was filed with the Arbitration of Sports. However, Phogat’s appeal was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Against this backdrop, she returned to India on Saturday. Fans turned up in large numbers to welcome Vinesh Phogat at the Delhi airport and greeted her with cheers.
She was moved by the welcome received by the sports fans. After coming out at the Delhi airport, Vinesh Phogat was carried on his shoulders by fans and carried to his car. This time Vinesh’s tears did not stop. Vinesh Phogat stood on the train along with Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik. Even at that time, Vinesh was finding it difficult to hold back tears.
Vinesh Phogat breaks down into tears
Vinesh Phogat said, “Though they didn’t give me the gold medal, the people here did. The love and respect I have received is more than 1000 gold medals.” Wrestler Sakshi Malik said, “Very few people can do what Vinesh did for the country.”
Vinesh deserves more respect and appreciation. Bajrang Punia said that “the countrymen are giving her a lot of love. You can see how the country welcomed her. Sakshi Malik’s husband and wrestler Satyavrat Kadian said, Vinesh was, is, and always will be a fighter. She is a champion for us.”
