Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:58am on 26 Aug 2024,Monday Sports
Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat was awarded a gold medal by the Sarvkhap Panchayat in Haryana on August 25, 2024, despite her disqualification from the 50-kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics due to being overweight. Addressing the event, Phogat stated, “My fight has not ended; it has just begun.” She expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized that such gestures uplift women athletes. Phogat, who was disqualified after a strenuous weight-cutting process, acknowledged the love and encouragement she received upon returning to India, reinforcing her commitment to fighting for her and others' rights.
