Vinesh Phogat in Paris Olympics 2024: From wrestler's historic wins, disqualification, appeal to retirement

<p>India’s Vinesh Phogat will likely learn the fate of her Paris Olympics disqualification in the women’s 50kg freestyle category on Tuesday (Aug 13). Vinesh, having been disqualified for being overweight by 100 grams before her gold medal match filed a petition at the Court of Arbitration for Sports(CAS) last Thursday to get a joint silver medal. While the United World Wrestling (UWW) rules clearly discharge the Indian wrestler of an Olympic medal, there is a loophole that could yet see Vinesh being awarded a silver medal.</p>

<h2><strong>Vinesh to get a silver medal?</strong></h2>

<p>Having postponed the hearing on the case, the CAS is likely to deliver its verdict on Tuesday with a good chance that the Indian wrestler could have a medal in her hand. It is reported that UWW breached a rule in the law books which could help boost Vinesh’s case. According to the rules, wrestlers having lost in the initial rounds can win a bronze medal if their conqueror reaches the Olympic gold medal match.</p>

<p>Had Vinesh competed in the gold medal match, Yui Susaki of Japan would have been eligible for the repechage round. Since Vinesh was disqualified, it should have been Yusneylys Guzman’s (promoted to the gold medal match after Vinesh’s disqualification) opponents who should have competed in the repechage round. However, it was Susaki who competed in the repechage round which could come as a big rule book breach by the UWW.</p>

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<p>On the same grounds, Vinesh could be handed a silver medal if a correct argument is raised in front of the judges of the CAS.</p>

<h2><strong>When is the hearing?</strong></h2>

<p>After the hearing was postponed on Saturday, the hearing will take place on Tuesday at the CAS with Harsih Salve defending the Indian wrestler. Joelle Monlouis, Estelle Ivanova, Habbine Estelle Kim and Charles Amson are the lawyers who represented Vinesh in the hearing earlier. The verdict is likely to be out by Tuesday evening as the hearing starts at 9:30 PM.</p>


India’s Vinesh Phogat will likely learn the fate of her Paris Olympics disqualification in the women’s 50kg freestyle category on Tuesday (Aug 13). Vinesh, having been disqualified for being overweight by 100 grams before her gold medal match filed a petition at the Court of Arbitration for Sports(CAS) last Thursday to get a joint silver medal.

India’s Vinesh Phogat will likely learn the fate of her Paris Olympics disqualification in the women’s 50kg freestyle category on Tuesday (Aug 13). Vinesh, having been disqualified for being overweight by 100 grams before her gold medal match filed a petition at the Court of Arbitration for Sports(CAS) last Thursday to get a joint silver medal. While the United World Wrestling (UWW) rules clearly discharge the Indian wrestler of an Olympic medal, there is a loophole that could yet see Vinesh being awarded a silver medal. Vinesh to get a silver medal? Having postponed the hearing on the case, the CAS is likely to deliver its verdict on Tuesday with a good chance that the Indian wrestler could have a medal in her hand. It is reported that UWW breached a rule in the law books which could help boost Vinesh’s case. According to the rules, wrestlers having lost in the initial rounds can win a bronze medal if their conqueror reaches the Olympic gold medal match. Had Vinesh competed in the gold medal match, Yui Susaki of Japan would have been eligible for the repechage round. Since Vinesh was disqualified, it should have been Yusneylys Guzman’s (promoted to the gold medal match after Vinesh’s disqualification) opponents who should have competed in the repechage round. However, it was Susaki who competed in the repechage round which could come as a big rule book breach by the UWW. ALSO READ | Paris Games silver medalist Neeraj Chopra's return to India delayed | Read Why On the same grounds, Vinesh could be handed a silver medal if a correct argument is raised in front of the judges of the CAS. When is the hearing? After the hearing was postponed on Saturday, the hearing will take place on Tuesday at the CAS with Harsih Salve defending the Indian wrestler. Joelle Monlouis, Estelle Ivanova, Habbine Estelle Kim and Charles Amson are the lawyers who represented Vinesh in the hearing earlier. The verdict is likely to be out by Tuesday evening as the hearing starts at 9:30 PM.

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Wrestler likely to learn fate soon as lawyers could exploit THIS key loophole

<p>Vinesh Phogat assured a medal for India after entering the final of women's wrestling at Paris Olympics. But her victory was followed by a slew of political potshots, given her participation in protests against the ruling government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opposition Congress took the opportunity to take potshots at Modi, asking him if he would congratulate her like he does for all sports achievers, while Kangana Renaut, an MP from Modi's ruling BJP, reminded Phogat that at one time the wrestler had said she would 'dig Modi's grave'.</p>

<h2><strong>Vinesh Phogat's feat at Olympics</strong></h2>

<p>On Tuesday (Aug 6), the 29-year-old became the first Indian woman to enter an Olympics wrestling final.&nbsp;On a single day, Phogat defeated three top wrestlers.&nbsp;She beat Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman in the semifinal of women's 50kg freestyle category, after stunning defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan and eighth-seeded Ukrainian Oksana Livach in the previous bouts. On Wednesday, she will face American&nbsp;Sarah Hildebrandt in the final.</p>

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<strong>How opposition Congress reacted to Vinesh Phogat's Olympics achievement</strong></h2>

<p>Rahul Gandhi, India's leader of Opposition&nbsp;said in a post on X: "Today, along with Vinesh, the entire country is emotional after defeating three top wrestlers of the world in a single day. All those who denied the struggle of Vinesh and her teammates, and even questioned their intentions and abilities, have got their answer."</p>

<p>"Today, the entire power system that had made India shed tears of blood collapsed in front of her brave daughter. This is the identity of champions, they give their answer from the field. Best wishes Vinesh. The echo of your success in Paris can be heard clearly till Delhi," said the Congress leader.</p>

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<p>Rahul Gandhi's sister and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi wrote on X: "I know that for you this is not just a tough match of Olympics. You defeated the world's number one player, but this is also a victory of your struggles inside and outside the field. Today the whole world is seeing the tricolour fluttering in your hands. You are the pride of this country and will always remain so. Best wishes. Jai Ho! Vijay Ho!"</p>

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<p>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh posted on X: "Vinesh Phogat is assured of a silver or a gold medal at Paris. Will the non-biological PM call her? To congratulate her of course but more importantly to apologise for the atrocious manner in which the Delhi Police misbehaved with her during the women wrestlers protest?"</p>

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— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/1820881846713860209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Reacting to the news, Kangana Renaut, actress and BJP lawmaker from Himachal Pradesh, pointed out that Phogat, at the height of wrestlers' protest, had said she would dig the grave of Modi, and yet was allowed to take part in Olympics.<br />
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"Fingers crossed for India's first Gold Medal. Vinesh Phogat at one point took part in protests where she raised the slogans of 'Modi teri khabr Khudegi' [Modi, will dig your grave]. Yet she was given the opportunity to represent the nation and best of the training, coaches and facilities. Beauty of democrac and a great leader," she posted on her Instagram stories.</p>

<h2><strong>Vinesh Phogat and the wrestlers' protest</strong></h2>

<p>In 2023, Vinesh Phogat along with some male and female wrestlers began a protest against Brajbhushan Singh, then a BJP lawmaker and the chief of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), alleging that he molested or sexually abused several wrestlers. In spite of their long protest, Singh refused to quit, and the government cracked down on the protest, forcibly removing them from Delhi streets. The protest eventually became a larger anti-government agitation. Singh eventually exited as WFI chief.<br />
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Even before the Indian wrestlers were to go to Paris, there were several uncertainties as to whether they will be allowed or able to participate.<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Vinesh Phogat assured a medal for India after entering the final of women's wrestling at Paris Olympics. But her victory was followed by a slew of political potshots, given her participation in protests against the ruling government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Vinesh Phogat assured a medal for India after entering the final of women's wrestling at Paris Olympics. But her victory was followed by a slew of political potshots, given her participation in protests against the ruling government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opposition Congress took the opportunity to take potshots at Modi, asking him if he would congratulate her like he does for all sports achievers, while Kangana Renaut, an MP from Modi's ruling BJP, reminded Phogat that at one time the wrestler had said she would 'dig Modi's grave'. Vinesh Phogat's feat at Olympics On Tuesday (Aug 6), the 29-year-old became the first Indian woman to enter an Olympics wrestling final. On a single day, Phogat defeated three top wrestlers. She beat Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman in the semifinal of women's 50kg freestyle category, after stunning defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan and eighth-seeded Ukrainian Oksana Livach in the previous bouts. On Wednesday, she will face American Sarah Hildebrandt in the final. How opposition Congress reacted to Vinesh Phogat's Olympics achievement Rahul Gandhi, India's leader of Opposition said in a post on X: "Today, along with Vinesh, the entire country is emotional after defeating three top wrestlers of the world in a single day. All those who denied the struggle of Vinesh and her teammates, and even questioned their intentions and abilities, have got their answer." "Today, the entire power system that had made India shed tears of blood collapsed in front of her brave daughter. This is the identity of champions, they give their answer from the field. Best wishes Vinesh. The echo of your success in Paris can be heard clearly till Delhi," said the Congress leader. एक ही दिन में दुनिया की तीन धुरंधर पहलवानों को हराने के बाद आज विनेश के साथ-साथ पूरा देश भावुक है। जिन्होंने भी विनेश और उसके साथियों के संघर्ष को झुठलाया, उनकी नीयत और काबिलियत तक पर प्रश्नचिन्ह खड़े किए, उन सभी को जवाब मिल चुका है। आज भारत की बहादुर बेटी के सामने सत्ता का… pic.twitter.com/MzfIrYfRog — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 6, 2024 × Rahul Gandhi's sister and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi wrote on X: "I know that for you this is not just a tough match of Olympics. You defeated the world's number one player, but this is also a victory of your struggles inside and outside the field. Today the whole world is seeing the tricolour fluttering in your hands. You are the pride of this country and will always remain so. Best wishes. Jai Ho! Vijay Ho!" शाबाश @Phogat_Vinesh ! मैं जानती हूं कि आपके लिए यह सिर्फ ओलंपिक का कठिन मुकाबला भर नहीं है। आपने दुनिया की नंबर वन खिलाड़ी को तो हराया ही, यह मैदान के भीतर और बाहर आपके संघर्षों की भी जीत है। आज पूरी दुनिया आपके हाथों में लहराता हुआ तिरंगा देख रही है। आप इस देश का गौरव हैं… pic.twitter.com/ATOuWuLRns — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 6, 2024 × Congress leader Jairam Ramesh posted on X: "Vinesh Phogat is assured of a silver or a gold medal at Paris. Will the non-biological PM call her? To congratulate her of course but more importantly to apologise for the atrocious manner in which the Delhi Police misbehaved with her during the women wrestlers protest?" विनेश फोगाट का पेरिस ओलंपिक में सिल्वर या गोल्ड मेडल पक्का है। क्या नॉन-बायोलॉजिकल प्रधानमंत्री उन्हें कॉल करेंगे? निश्चित रूप से उन्हें बधाई देने के लिए, लेकिन इससे भी महत्वपूर्ण यह है कि उस शर्मानाक घटना के लिए माफ़ी मांगने के लिए जब महिला पहलवानों के विरोध प्रदर्शन के दौरान… — Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) August 6, 2024 × Reacting to the news, Kangana Renaut, actress and BJP lawmaker from Himachal Pradesh, pointed out that Phogat, at the height of wrestlers' protest, had said she would dig the grave of Modi, and yet was allowed to take part in Olympics. "Fingers crossed for India's first Gold Medal. Vinesh Phogat at one point took part in protests where she raised the slogans of 'Modi teri khabr Khudegi' [Modi, will dig your grave]. Yet she was given the opportunity to represent the nation and best of the training, coaches and facilities. Beauty of democrac and a great leader," she posted on her Instagram stories. Vinesh Phogat and the wrestlers' protest In 2023, Vinesh Phogat along with some male and female wrestlers began a protest against Brajbhushan Singh, then a BJP lawmaker and the chief of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), alleging that he molested or sexually abused several wrestlers. In spite of their long protest, Singh refused to quit, and the government cracked down on the protest, forcibly removing them from Delhi streets. The protest eventually became a larger anti-government agitation. Singh eventually exited as WFI chief. Even before the Indian wrestlers were to go to Paris, there were several uncertainties as to whether they will be allowed or able to participate. (With inputs from agencies)

Vinesh Phogat enters Olympics wrestling final, Congress mocks PM, Kangana reminds her of anti-Modi stance