Amidst the sorrow, Vinesh Phogat found happiness in Paris, which she will never forget for the rest of her life

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|17-08-2024

Paris Olympics was nothing less than a nightmare for Vinesh Phogat. She had secured a medal by reaching the final. She was also considered a contender for the gold medal this time, but something else was written in her fate. Before the final match, Vinesh's weight was found to be 100 grams more than her weight category. Due to this, she was disqualified. The result was that Vinesh, who had secured silver, did not get even a single medal. When she appealed against this decision in the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), her petition was rejected there too. Despite this, Vinesh is very happy, because in the midst of this sorrow, she got something in Paris, the happiness of which she will keep celebrating throughout her life.

Why is Vinesh happy despite losing the medal?

After facing disappointment in Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat is returning to her country on 17th August. She will land at Delhi airport at 10 am. All preparations have been made for her grand welcome in India. Indian wrestler is returning to the country after missing the medal in Paris. However, despite returning empty handed, Vinesh is not sad. The reason for this is the victory against world number 1 wrestler Yui Susaki in the quarter final match.

Vinesh's coach Woller Acos has revealed that she is happy despite not getting a medal. After being disqualified, he said, "Coach, don't be disappointed. I have defeated the best wrestler in the world. I have achieved my goal. I have proved that I am one of the best wrestlers. Our game plan has worked. Medal is just one thing, performance matters." From this, we can guess that Vinesh has got such happiness in Paris, which she will never forget.

Vinesh will get a grand welcome

Tremendous preparations have been made for the grand welcome of Vinesh Phogat. Wrestler Bajrang Punia has given this information. Punia has told through a social media post that after reaching Delhi airport, a road show will be held from Dwarka Expressway to Vinesh's village i.e. Balali village of Charkhi Dadri in Haryana. Apart from this, the Haryana government can also give her a grand welcome.

A route map has been prepared for the welcome program of Vinesh. An honor ceremony will also be held at the sports stadium of Vinesh Phogat's village Balali. Khap Panchayats and nearby villagers have been invited for this. According to reports, during this time, dishes made of desi ghee will be served to the people participating in the ceremony.

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