Phogat Retires After Olympic Disqualification

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement after being disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics for failing to meet the weight criteria by 100 grams. Her decision to retire drew widespread reactions, including heartfelt messages from fans, celebrities, and fellow athletes like Abhinav Bindra, who praised her resilience and spirit. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh urged her to reconsider her decision, attributing her disqualification to arbitrary actions by officials. Phogat's team has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to contest the disqualification. Despite the setback, young wrestlers in Haryana, inspired by Phogat's journey, continue to idolize her and remain motivated by her resilience.