Vinesh Phogat disqualification has from Paris 2024 Olympics has sparked widespread discussion. Many famous personalities of the nation has come up in support of the wrestler.
Following Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal has also expressed her sympathy on Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification due to gaining weight. But Nehwal has also her stated her disappointment on the athlete despite having extensive experience how she made a crucial mistake instead she should have equipped herself from such unpredictable challenges.
Nehwal said, “I was cheering for her for the last three days. Every player trains for this moment. I know what she must be feeling. There are no words to describe this as an athlete. Maybe the weight shot up. She is a fighter and has always made glorious comebacks. Next time, she will make sure a medal comes.”
Further she added, “It is not like she is playing her first Olympics, it’s her third Olympics. As an athlete, she must know the rules. If there has been a mistake, I don’t know how it happened. At such a big stage, I have not heard any such thing about any other wrestler, that they have been disqualified due to being overweight. She is an experienced athlete. Somewhere, there has been a mistake on Vinesh’s part, too. She should take the blame too. Before such a big match, such a mistake is not right. She is an Asian Games champion and a Commonwealth Games champion. Because ahead of such a big match, any player will be alert that the weight should be within permissible limits. How such a mistake happened, only she or her coach can answer. But I am feeling dejected that we have missed one of the sure-shot medals.”
