In New Delhi, wrestler Vinesh Phogat will always be a champion, said politicians from all parties who supported the wrestler after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics, and the government asked the Indian Olympic Association to take "appropriate action" in the matter.
In a shocking reversal of fortune, Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics after she was found to be 100 grams overweight before her women's 50kg final, leaving her medalless just hours away from coming close to an unparalleled gold.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu described the setback as painful but said Phogat is a champion among defenders of India's more than 1.4 billion people and the nation's pride. In a statement at the Lok Sabha, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Indian Olympic Association lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling (UWW) over Phogat's disqualification and Prime Minister Modi asked IOA chief P T Usha , to take "appropriate measures."
Leaders of several parties, including Congress, demanded that accountability be established and the decision that led to her disqualification be reviewed.
On X, Modi said: "Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are the pride of India and an inspiration to each and every Indian." despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you personify resilience. It has always been your nature to face challenges head-on," he said. "Come back stronger! We all support you," Modi said.
President Murmu said: "While we all share her disappointment at her disqualification, she remains a champion in the hearts of 1.4 billion people." Phogat's extraordinary feats at the Paris Olympics have thrilled every Indian and made the country proud, he said in X.
Phogat had written history by becoming the first Indian wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in her category on Tuesday night. Until this morning she was assured of at least a silver medal, but now she will return empty-handed due to disqualification. International rules stipulate that any wrestler who is overweight at the time of weigh-in will end up at the bottom of the final standings.
The Congress urged the government and the IOA to make all-out efforts to appeal Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics, with party leader Rahul Gandhi expressing confidence that she will return stronger to the wrestling field. She is the pride of India, the party claimed.
"She went through a lot. From protesting on the sidewalk for justice to reaching the highest podium at the Olympics," he said, referring to Phogat being at the forefront of a long protest alleging government inaction against the former head of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan. Sharan Singh accused of sexual harassment by female wrestlers.Gandhi, leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, expected the IOA to strongly challenge this decision.
"Vinesh is not one to give up, we are sure that she will come back stronger to the field of wrestling. You have always made the country proud, Vinesh," he said.
Congress MP Kumari Selja questioned the management of the team and said: "The directors are there, it is their job. All our athletes and sportsmen go there and their every detail is supervised." In a statement in the Lok Sabha, the minister of Sports Union Mansukh Mandaviya said the government had provided all possible assistance to Phogat according to his needs, which included personal staff.
"Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight. Vinesh was playing in the 50 kg category and her weight had to be 50 kg for the competition. As per the rules and regulations of In all competitions, weigh-ins are organized every morning for the respective category," said Mandaviya.
BJP chief J. P. NaddaPhogat called her a true "champion" and said that although her disqualification from the Olympics dashed the hopes of millions of Indians, her triumph over a world champion was a testament to her prowess.Phogat, The 29-year-old had defeated defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan en route to the final on Tuesday in a remarkable performance and would face American Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the summit bout tonight.
While actress and BJP MP Hema Malini said it is "very surprising" and "feels strange that she has been disqualified for being 100 grams overweight", AAP MP Harbhajan Singh said it is very unfortunate that has been disqualified by a very small margin. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded a thorough probe into the "technical reasons" for the wrestler's disqualification.
Several chief ministers supported Phogat, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met his family members at Chakri Dadri during his visit to Haryana.Chief ministers Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam) and MK Stalin (Tamil Nadu ) expressed their anguish over the disqualification, but said Phogat is a champion and the actions against her cannot diminish her spirit and achievements.
Punjab-based Lovely Professional University (LPU) has announced a reward of Rs 25 lakh for its student and wrestler Phogat.
In a shocking reversal of fortune, Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics after she was found to be 100 grams overweight before her women's 50kg final, leaving her medalless just hours away from coming close to an unparalleled gold.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu described the setback as painful but said Phogat is a champion among defenders of India's more than 1.4 billion people and the nation's pride. In a statement at the Lok Sabha, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Indian Olympic Association lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling (UWW) over Phogat's disqualification and Prime Minister Modi asked IOA chief P T Usha , to take "appropriate measures."
Leaders of several parties, including Congress, demanded that accountability be established and the decision that led to her disqualification be reviewed.
On X, Modi said: "Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are the pride of India and an inspiration to each and every Indian." despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you personify resilience. It has always been your nature to face challenges head-on," he said. "Come back stronger! We all support you," Modi said.
President Murmu said: "While we all share her disappointment at her disqualification, she remains a champion in the hearts of 1.4 billion people." Phogat's extraordinary feats at the Paris Olympics have thrilled every Indian and made the country proud, he said in X.
Phogat had written history by becoming the first Indian wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in her category on Tuesday night. Until this morning she was assured of at least a silver medal, but now she will return empty-handed due to disqualification. International rules stipulate that any wrestler who is overweight at the time of weigh-in will end up at the bottom of the final standings.
The Congress urged the government and the IOA to make all-out efforts to appeal Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics, with party leader Rahul Gandhi expressing confidence that she will return stronger to the wrestling field. She is the pride of India, the party claimed.
"She went through a lot. From protesting on the sidewalk for justice to reaching the highest podium at the Olympics," he said, referring to Phogat being at the forefront of a long protest alleging government inaction against the former head of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan. Sharan Singh accused of sexual harassment by female wrestlers.Gandhi, leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, expected the IOA to strongly challenge this decision.
"Vinesh is not one to give up, we are sure that she will come back stronger to the field of wrestling. You have always made the country proud, Vinesh," he said.
Congress MP Kumari Selja questioned the management of the team and said: "The directors are there, it is their job. All our athletes and sportsmen go there and their every detail is supervised." In a statement in the Lok Sabha, the minister of Sports Union Mansukh Mandaviya said the government had provided all possible assistance to Phogat according to his needs, which included personal staff.
"Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight. Vinesh was playing in the 50 kg category and her weight had to be 50 kg for the competition. As per the rules and regulations of In all competitions, weigh-ins are organized every morning for the respective category," said Mandaviya.
BJP chief J. P. NaddaPhogat called her a true "champion" and said that although her disqualification from the Olympics dashed the hopes of millions of Indians, her triumph over a world champion was a testament to her prowess.Phogat, The 29-year-old had defeated defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan en route to the final on Tuesday in a remarkable performance and would face American Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the summit bout tonight.
While actress and BJP MP Hema Malini said it is "very surprising" and "feels strange that she has been disqualified for being 100 grams overweight", AAP MP Harbhajan Singh said it is very unfortunate that has been disqualified by a very small margin. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded a thorough probe into the "technical reasons" for the wrestler's disqualification.
Several chief ministers supported Phogat, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met his family members at Chakri Dadri during his visit to Haryana.Chief ministers Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam) and MK Stalin (Tamil Nadu ) expressed their anguish over the disqualification, but said Phogat is a champion and the actions against her cannot diminish her spirit and achievements.
Punjab-based Lovely Professional University (LPU) has announced a reward of Rs 25 lakh for its student and wrestler Phogat.
