Vinesh Phogat Awarded Gold Medal by Khap Panchayats

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight, will be honored with a gold medal by the Sarv Khap Panchayat Mandal of Jind on August 25 in Rohtak. Despite her disqualification, khap leaders emphasize that her performance leading up to the incident has earned her immense respect and admiration in the community. The khap panchayats plan to present a specially crafted medal, akin to Olympic gold medals, as a gesture of support and recognition of her achievements. There are also calls for a judicial inquiry into her disqualification, which some khap leaders believe may have been the result of a conspiracy. The ceremony will attract representatives from various khap panchayats across Haryana and neighboring states, highlighting her significance as a celebrated athlete. Vinesh's reception upon her return home was marked by a wave of support, demonstrating her impact beyond competitive sports.