Mahavir Phogat on Vinesh Phogat Retirement:
Due to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification just before the gold medal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, she has lodged a case with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). The decision was expected on August 13th, but it has now been postponed to August 16th. Meanwhile, Vinesh Phogat's uncle Mahavir Phogat has given a statement regarding the decision.
Mahavir expressed hope that the decision would be announced on August 13th, eight days after the appeal. Although this did not happen, Mahavir is confident that Vinesh will receive the silver medal and will be welcomed like a gold medal winner when she returns home.
Mahavir Will Persuade Vinesh to Break Retirement
It is important to note that Vinesh's gold medal match was on August 7th. However, on the same day, during the 50 kg freestyle weight category event, her weight was found to be 100 grams over the limit, leading to her disqualification early that morning. The following day, on August 8th, 29-year-old Vinesh announced her retirement from wrestling.
In this context, Mahavir Phogat has made a significant statement. He mentioned that he and his entire family will persuade Vinesh to break her retirement and return to the ring. If Vinesh decides to reverse her retirement decision, preparations for the 2028 Olympics will commence.
Source: aajtak
Vinesh Will Be Welcomed Like a Golden Girl
Vinesh Phogat's uncle Mahavir Phogat and their entire family are eagerly awaiting the decision. They told AajTak, 'We have been waiting for the decision for the past 4-5 days. We hope she gets the silver medal. We will welcome her like a gold medalist.'
Star wrestler Vinesh took retirement after being disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Mahavir Phogat stated that they will convince her to break her retirement and compete in the next Olympics. He added, 'We will do our best and leave no stone unturned to persuade her to reverse her retirement decision and start preparing for the 2028 Olympics.'
