Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:46pm on 12 Dec 2025,Friday Sports
Indian wrestling star Vinesh Phogat announced her comeback on December 12, 2025, targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after retiring following her heartbreaking Paris 2024 disqualification. The 31-year-old was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight before her 50kg gold medal bout, despite becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. Her CAS appeal failed, leading to retirement and election as Haryana MLA from Julana. Phogat revealed "the fire never left" her, stating she needed time away to reflect. She welcomed a son in July 2025 with husband Somvir Rathee, calling him her "biggest motivation." The three-time Olympian holds Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medals.
