New Delhi. India’s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was considered a strong contender for the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been disqualified for being just 100 grams overweight. After this news came out, every citizen of the country is heartbroken. After registering a spectacular victory in the semi-finals last night, Indians were confident that the ‘Dangal Girl’ would do wonders. But all hopes were shattered. After this announcement, as much pain is being felt by Vinesh, Bollywood stars are also in the same pain. With broken hearts, celebs are also giving their reactions fiercely.
On August 6, after winning three matches one after the other, Vinesh Phogat made history by making it to the finals. She defeated the Cuban wrestler in the semi-finals of the 50 kg freestyle event. But she was disqualified before the game, citing that she was 100 grams overweight. From Swara Bhaskar, Taapsee Pannu, Farhan Akhtar to Sonakshi Sinha, everyone has reacted on this matter.
Post by Swara Bhaskar.
Swara Bhaskar has written on X, ‘Who believes this 100 and overweight story?’ Along with this post, she has also shared a broken red heart emoji.
“Vinesh Phogat will get nothing now.”
—BJP MP Hema Malini
Look at her smiling face while making such disgraceful remarks.
This is how the BJP is celebrating her disqualification pic.twitter.com/5y8SbWosHf
— Amock (@y0geshtweets) August 7, 2024
