Vinesh Phogat Retires, Her Biggest Career Misses

Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 08/08/24 Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

Vinesh Phogat

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Unfortunate

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Previous Overweight Disqualification

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Rio Olympics 2016

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Tokyo Olympics

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WFI Suspended Her

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Asian Games 2023

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Paris 2024 Heartbreak

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Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Illustrious Career Decoded

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