The Conspiracy Against Vinesh Phogat | Why She Lost? | Dhruv Rathee

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Vinesh Phogat faced disqualification from the Paris Olympics despite efforts to lose weight, leading to an appeal by Jordan Burroughs for a rule change. Her wrestling journey included overcoming struggles to achieve significant international success, with instances of lack of support and challenges along the way.

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  • Vinesh Phogat faced disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight by 100 grams, despite exhaustive efforts to meet the weight limit through various methods like running, sauna, and blood drawing.
  • Vinesh Phogat's wrestling journey has been marked by significant achievements, struggles with depression and COVID-19, challenges with support systems, and controversies, ultimately leading to her retirement announcement and a desire to enhance wrestling in India.

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Vinesh Phogat: Weight Struggles and Olympic Disqualification

  • Vinesh Phogat faced disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight by 100 grams.
  • The plan was for Vinesh's weight to increase by 1.5 kg after the first weigh-in, which could be reduced overnight to meet the weight limit.
  • Vinesh's weight was 52.7 kgs after the semifinal match, and she had 12 hours to lose 2.7 kgs before the next weigh-in.
  • Despite rigorous efforts including running, skipping, cycling, sauna, hair cutting, and blood drawing, Vinesh was still 100 grams overweight.
  • Vinesh's disqualification led to an appeal by American athlete Jordan Burroughs to change the rules and award her the silver medal.
  • Vinesh's natural weight is around 55-56 kg, making it challenging to compete in the 50 kg category.
  • Vinesh had previously won the gold medal in the 50 kg category at the Spanish Grand Prix, securing an Olympic quota.
  • Vinesh announced her retirement on Twitter following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics.
  • The Sports Minister revealed that ₹7,045,775 was spent on Vinesh for the Paris Olympics.
  • Vinesh's journey in wrestling began with overcoming struggles, inspired by her family and coach, leading to significant achievements in international competitions.

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Vinesh: Triumphs, Struggles, and Controversies

  • Vinesh's friend Neeraj Chopra also won a gold medal, creating an amazing feeling for both of them.
  • Vinesh won the Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to achieve this feat.
  • Vinesh faced struggles with depression and COVID-19, impacting her performance.
  • Vinesh faced challenges in the Tokyo Olympics due to lack of proper support and a dedicated physiotherapist.
  • Vinesh faced allegations of indiscipline from the Wrestling Federation of India, leading to a temporary suspension.
  • Vinesh defended herself against the allegations, citing adherence to quarantine rules and unintentional mistakes.
  • Vinesh highlighted the lack of support and understanding from authorities and the public, contrasting with the treatment of athletes like Simone Biles.
  • Vinesh faced challenges with her coach and foreign coaches, who played a significant role in her success.
  • Vinesh's success continued despite controversies and challenges, winning medals in various championships.
  • Vinesh's achievements include multiple gold medals in Commonwealth Games and a bronze in the World Championship, amidst growing public discontent towards Brij Bhushan Singh.

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Wrestlers protest treatment, face challenges, secure Olympics quota.

  • Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik led a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar due to the treatment they received after lodging an FIR.
  • Vinesh Phogat expressed her desire to enhance wrestling in India, even at the cost of her own career.
  • The wrestlers were dragged on the streets by the police, which was unprecedented for gold medalists in any other country.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi was criticized for not supporting the wrestlers during their protest, despite his previous interactions with Vinesh Phogat.
  • A propaganda campaign was launched against the wrestlers during the protests, with media trials being conducted against them.
  • Sakshi Malik announced her retirement from wrestling in protest against the system, leading to her inclusion in Time magazine's list of the World's 100 most influential people.
  • Vinesh Phogat faced a career-threatening injury in August 2023, which prevented her from participating in the Asian Games but later secured her quota for the Paris Olympics in the 53 kg category through exceptional performance in the 50 kg category.
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