Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Reacts on Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification Ahead of Gold Medal Match in Women’s 50kg Wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024
Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final here, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold. Sources said the prime minister also spoke to IOA president PT Usha and sought first hand information from her on the issue and the options India has in the wake of the setback.
Paris, August 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described wrestler Vinesh Phogat as a "champion among champions" and exuded confidence that she would come back stronger following her disqualification from the final Olympic bout. Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final here, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold. Vinesh Phogat Hospitalised Due to Dehydration After Being Disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024 Women's 50 Kg Wrestling Final.
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Sources said the prime minister also spoke to IOA president PT Usha and sought first hand information from her on the issue and the options India has in the wake of the setback. He asked her to explore the full range of options to help Phogat's case. Modi urged Usha to file a strong protest regarding her disqualification if that helps Phogat.
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