'Champions of Champion!' Vinesh Phogat’s Paris Olympics 2024 Dreams Broken, PM Modi and Others React

Distressingly, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams in her 50 kg gold medal match. PM Modi and others have responded to this setback with great heart.

PM Modi's Heartfelt Message to Vinesh Phogat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to offer his support and encouragement to Phogat. His message read, "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."

Anand Mahindra's Reaction

Business tycoon Anand Mahindra also voiced his distress on Twitter, saying, "NO! NO! NO! Please make this a bad dream that I will wake up from and find it isn’t true…"

Karan Bhushan Singh's Reaction

In response to the news, Karan Bhushan Singh, son of Brij Bhushan and BJP MP, commented, "It is a loss for the country. The Federation will take this into consideration and see what can be done."

Weight Limit Rules and Impact on Phogat's Chances

Wrestlers are required by the competition rules to stay in their weight division for the duration of both days of competition. Since Phogat was over the limit, she faces disqualification from receiving any medals in the 50 kg category, with only gold and bronze medals being awarded.