Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat gave her first remark in an emotional post after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal against her disqualification from the 50kg division final at the Paris Olympics.
Vinesh’s request for a joint silver medal was dismissed by CAS
Vinesh was disqualified from the 50kg women’s freestyle wrestling final after failing to make weight on the day of the gold medal match, and her request for a joint silver medal was denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Wednesday.
Vinesh Phogat posted an emotional message on her social media account, reflecting on her wrestling career since childhood and the unwavering love she had from her parents and relatives, despite multiple disappointments and heartbreaks. Vinesh also thanked her support staff, including Dinshaw Padiwalla, the Chief Medical Officer selected by the IOA for the Indian presence at the Paris Olympics 2024.
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Vinesh shared how her mother’s hardships, father’s aspirations, and her early dreams all influenced her resiliency in her essay. The Indian wrestler gave her spouse, Somvir, credit for being her steadfast pillar of support during her highs and lows. Disappointed after being disqualified from the wrestling championship match, Vinesh declared her retirement from the sport, claiming she lacked the strength to go on.
