Vinesh Phogat’s Retirement: Shashi Tharoor comments on Wrestler’s Decision after 2024 Paris Olympics Exit

The Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat recently experienced a devastating blow when she was disqualified from competing. Following the disqualification, she announced her retirement from wrestling.

Despite the setback, she had made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in her category during the Paris Olympic Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his support for her on social media, acknowledging her resilience and urging her to come back stronger.

As a three-time Olympian with gold medals in the Asian and Commonwealth Games, Vinesh Phogat has requested for a joint Olympic silver to be awarded to her. The decision on her request is awaited and an ad-hoc division of the CAS in Paris has been set up to resolve any disputes arising during the Olympic Games.

The wrestler who lost to Vinesh Phogat in the semifinals was replaced by another wrestler in the final, who went on to claim the gold. Vinesh Phogat is now hoping for a joint silver medal through arbitration by the CAS.