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“ My dream is shattered. Goodbye wrestling, 2001-2024. I will always be grateful to you. I’m sorry. » Moved, disoriented, inconsolable. Vinesh Phogat (29) saw her hopes of becoming an Olympic wrestling champion dashed by 100 grams on Wednesday. While she was qualified for the -50 kg final, the Indian wrestler was unable to defend her chances against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt after missing her weigh-in.
The Indian staff, however, tried everything, between haircuts and cutting extreme, but it was not enough. The triple bronze medalist at the World Championships was even hospitalized. This Friday, Vinesh Phogat made a request to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to have a silver medal shared with the Cuban Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, drafted into the final after losing in the semi-finals against the Indian. The highest sporting court announced that a hearing will be held this Friday regarding this appeal.
“ You are the pride of India and a source of inspiration for every Indian “.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, on Vinesh Phogat.
Following this affair, the wrestler announced the end of her career and was even able to count on the support of the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. “ You are the pride of India and a source of inspiration for every Indian (…) At the same time, I know that you embody resilience. You have always been in your nature to take on challenges. Come back stronger! We are all with you. »