Vinesh Phogat mentioned that she is “grateful” for receiving such love and respect from followers.© PTI
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat who arrived within the nationwide capital to a rousing reception on the Delhi Airport on Saturday mentioned that she is “grateful” for receiving such love and respect from folks. Vinesh was accompanied by Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda for a roadshow after her arrival in Delhi in the present day. Talking to ANI, Vinesh mentioned, “I’m grateful for this love and respect I’ve obtained from my countrymen.”
Bajrang Punia mentioned that Vinesh has been welcomed like a champion. He additionally thanked folks for exhibiting assist. “She (Vinesh Phogat) is being welcomed like a champion. The nation noticed Vinesh’s journey from the streets to the rostrum. We thank all of the countrymen,” Bajrang informed ANI.
Sakshi Malik mentioned that Vinesh has carried out so much for the ladies and the nation and hoped that folks would proceed to respect Vinesh.
“At present is an enormous day. What Vinesh has carried out for all the ladies and the nation is commendable. I simply hope the folks will proceed to respect her… for us, she is an Olympic champion,” Sakshi mentioned.
The Haryana-born wrestler turned emotional and broke down into tears through the reception on the airport in the present day.
In Paris, Vinesh had turned the primary Indian girl wrestler to make the ultimate of an Olympics. She was nevertheless, disqualified from the 50 kg gold medal bout after she was discovered to be 100 gms chubby. On Wednesday the Court docket of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her petition to be awarded a joint silver. She introduced her retirement from wrestling on August 8, a day after her disqualification.
An enormous crowd gathered on the Delhi Airport to welcome the 29-year-old. Followers showered flower petals upon her arrival within the nationwide capital.
On August 8, Vinesh penned an emotional to announce her determination to retire from wrestling. “Maa kushti (wrestling) gained in opposition to me, I misplaced. Forgive me, your dream and my braveness have been damaged. I haven’t got any extra power now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I’ll at all times be indebted to you all for forgiveness,” Phogat mentioned in her submit.
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