Vinesh Phogat Retires After Hero's Welcome

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat returned to a hero's welcome at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after her disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams. Despite her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a joint silver medal being dismissed, Vinesh was greeted with overwhelming support from fans, fellow wrestlers, and political leaders. The 29-year-old, who announced her retirement from wrestling, expressed gratitude for the love and respect shown by her countrymen. Vinesh's emotional breakdown at the airport and her heartfelt farewell to wrestling have sparked a wave of empathy and admiration on social media. Her journey and efforts, including extreme measures to cut weight, have been widely recognized and lauded. Fellow athletes, including medalists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, praised her resilience and contributions to Indian sports, affirming her legacy as a champion.