'Alvida, kushti': Vinesh Phogat announces retirement from wrestling after Olympics disqualification

Vinesh Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement from wrestling following her disqualification from the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at Olympics 2024. She shared her decision in an emotional post on X (formerly Twitter). "Maa kushti (wrestling) won against me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my courage have been broken. I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all for forgiveness," Phogat stated.


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[shreyanshtiwari]

Very sad moment for India....but you r a brave lady/women.
🙏🏻

[lalitsahu]

No metal could do justice to your mettle girl ! ❤🇮🇳

[ravicraoify]

No fault of Vineesh Phogat here. Fire the support staff. Potentially this negligence cost a medal to the nation. Set a strong example for future of professional sports in India.

[pilwatchgroup]

Vinesh retires gracefully after 'losing'. Modi clings to power after " is baar 400 Paar" fiasco.

[FoneRangers]

Karma has a habit of hitting you in an unusual way. Taking part in an Anti-national campaign at Jantar Very sad 😂😂

[varunfedele]

I feel for her hardwork but am 100% sure that congress will jump into her support and she will get into politics. She tried hard and failed, in someway she has to blame herself too as its her third olympics