Vinesh Phogat expresses gratitude for love and respect as she receives warm welcome in Delhi
Aug 17, 2024
New Delhi, August 17 (ANI): Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at Delhi's Indira Gandhi National Airport on Saturday to a rousing reception. Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat says, "I am grateful for this love and respect I have received from my countrymen.” The Haryana-born wrestler turned emotional and broke down into tears during the reception. Vinesh was however disqualified from the 50 kg gold medal bout after she was found to be 100 gms overweight. On Wednesday the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her petition to be awarded a joint silver. She announced her retirement from wrestling on August 8, a day after her disqualification.