Vinesh Phogat’s Struggles Weighed Lot More Than 100 Grams: Know the Real Reason for Disqualification

All of you know that Vinesh Phogat missed the Paris Olympic gold medal and couldn't retain her silver medal because of an ‘excess’ weight of 100 grams. But how did she reach that situation? Were rules broken by the Wrestling Federation of India ultimately responsible for such a crisis?

Watch Newsful with Tanushree Pandey on The Wire to understand how the country’s wrestlers have fared under a controversial federation and why some have alleged a ‘conspiracy’ against Vinesh Phogat.

Pandey interviews Jonathan Selvaraj of Sportstar, who is in Paris for the Olympics and has closely followed Phogat's struggles over the past two years. He explains how the WFI – under the leadership of a man linked to the disgraced former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh – went against its own rules to deny Phogat the chance to compete in her natural weight class.

#vineshphogat #parisolympics2024 #newsful #wfipresident #phogat_vinesh #olympics

[deshkanagrikhoon]

Imagine standing against the mighty wrestling federation of India and then being just one bout away from wining a Gold at the Olympics which is the Pinnacle of sports.She is no ordinary athlete.She is an extraordinary woman.

[lofiradio]

I hope Vinesh Phogat knows that even if the world has failed her, she has won in life. In human principle and her morality. I pray her a good life so forth. ❤

[veronicalemos]

What we need is educated, humble and honest leaders to govern our country and the country's constitutions.

I have stopped watching all the corrupt English as well as Hindi channels, TV serials cricket and Bollywood movies because it's a waste of time.

Our Own people are to blame for bringing the wrong and most wicked people to power.

That's why the poor are poor and rich are rich.

People open your blind eyes or continue to be in a mess before its too late.

Darryl Goa

[mrsubba]

Vinesh is our daughter. She is the daughter of the nation. We all proud of her.

[chater]

Vinesh Phogat u are our Pride of INDIA 🇮🇳 ♥️
DUA'S N LOVE ❤️ FOR YOU ❤🙌💪
FROM NEDERLANDS HOLLAND 🇳🇱 💕 🌷

[AftabKhan-tpyd]

Vinesh, please try for the next Olympics

[munibsiddiqui]

We need more of this zero theatric journalism

[lofiradio]

Thank you for covering this. I have been trying to find a video which really talks about what goes on in bts, like the whole story. I love the analysis you have put up. Its adding things up. Really brave of you! Thank you so much!

[debarajmurmu]

History will remember forever world wrestling champion Vhinesh Phogat 🙏

[malinathmapari]

Perfect analysis of behind the curtain!

[lakshmi]

This was a much needed summary for historical record keeping as well... Thank you Wire

[rekhakumar]

Vinesh Phogat paid heavy price for raising her voice against Brijbhusahan for sexual harassment.

[tilotommaa]

Vinesh is our inspiration! Sad that she is a Daughter of India. 😞

[mdosmanali]

Vinesh phogat Golden girl of India n world champion Wellcome to Home.

[jathamathew]

She is a hero and a gold medalist for me. God bless her. I believe in Karma she will get justice I am sure

[muditjain]

The Modi led government let down Vinesh working against its own athletes

[josevenanciofernandes]

Great fighter in the wrestling arena as well as outside the wrestling arena.

[saquibshaikh]

Good job 👍.. crisp, clear and insightful

[rajivnambiar]

Please share the Dec 2022 document ref by Jonathan Selvaraj.

[Lieen-sg]

That accused BJP guy explained how he saw them as... As "regressed women".... Thats his perspective on them.... That mentality makes it easier for me to believe on the accusations made against him because he talks like he had done so much favour on them, on the National Treasures!!