New Delhi. The matter of disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the final match of 50 kg freestyle wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024 created a huge uproar in the Lok Sabha today. Opposition MPs created a lot of noise demanding an answer from Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on this incident. After getting the assurance that the Sports Minister will give his statement on this matter at 3 pm, then peace could be established in the House. Vinesh Phogat had made her place in the final of 50 kg freestyle wrestling, but she was disqualified from the final match due to being overweight. This news proved to be a big shock for Indian sports lovers. The whole country was expecting Vinesh to win the gold medal. Vinesh’s final match was to be played at 12:45 pm tonight, but now she has been excluded from the final. Due to this decision, she will not even get a silver medal.
PM Modi boosted morale
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted and consoled Vinesh Phogat. He wrote, “Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are the pride of India and an inspiration to every Indian. Taking on challenges has always been your nature. Come back stronger! We are all praying for you.”
Indian Olympic Association statement
The Indian Olympic Association has also shared information related to Vinesh Phogat. The association said, “Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Indian contingent’s women’s wrestling 50kg category. Despite the best efforts made by the team overnight, her weight was a few grams more than 50kg this morning. There will be no further comment by the contingent at this time. The Indian contingent requests you to respect Vinesh’s privacy. She would like to focus on the current competitions.”
Opposition’s demand and Sports Minister’s reply
Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha demanded an answer from the Sports Minister and raised the issue loudly. The opposition said that such incidents demoralize Indian players and tarnish the country’s reputation. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya assured the opposition that he would present full information on the matter in the House at 3 pm. The news of Vinesh Phogat being disqualified has disappointed Indian sports lovers. People are expressing their reactions on social media and supporting Vinesh. Appreciating Vinesh’s struggle and her hard work, people are hoping that she will soon recover from this difficult time and return to the field again. Vinesh Phogat has not yet made any public statement on the matter. She has also not commented on her social media accounts. According to the Indian Olympic Association, Vinesh is currently focusing on her personal time and is preparing for the upcoming competitions.
