Neha Singh Rathore on Vinesh Phogat Disqualification: The entire nation was eagerly waiting for Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s final match in the women’s wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics 2024.
But on the morning of August 7, Indian fans were shocked when Vinesh Phogat, who had secured a spot in the 50-kilogram category final, was disqualified for being overweight.
This incident has prompted reactions from Bollywood as well, with many calling it unfortunate. Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore has also commented on this matter, and what she said is quite surprising. Find out what Neha had to say about it.
Neha’s Reaction on Social Media
Neha Singh Rathore expressed her anger over this matter on the social media platform X. She wrote, “The issue for the authorities was all about the medal, so they let the won medal go. If the athlete couldn’t manage her weight, she should have declared herself injured and withdrawn with the won medal. Weight management isn’t like doping, where you must give a sample even if you’re injured! It was the responsibility of the coach and Vinesh’s team to declare her injured if her weight couldn’t be managed today. The silver medal was certain. Due to a foolish mistake, India lost a sure Olympic medal. Read the last lines of the rule book, the silver medal was certain according to the rules.”
साहब को सारी समस्या मेडल से थी…
…इसीलिए जीते हुए मेडल को भी जाने दिया गया.
अगर खिलाड़ी का वजन manage नहीं होता तो नॉर्मली खिलाड़ी खुद को injured घोषित करके जीते हुए मैडल के साथ withdraw कर लेते हैं.
Weighing कोई डॉपिंग जैसी प्रक्रिया नहीं है कि आपको सैंपल देना ही देना है भले… pic.twitter.com/wMEanbjGkI
— Neha Singh Rathore (@nehafolksinger) August 7, 2024The Country’s Silver Medal Was Certain – Neha
According to Neha Singh Rathore, India’s silver medal was guaranteed if Vinesh Phogat and her coach had declared her injured. With this post, Neha also shared the Olympic rule book, which has led everyone to question whether this was a blunder or a significant conspiracy.
Mahavir Phogat’s Reaction
Vinesh Phogat’s uncle, Mahavir Phogat, also reacted to this incident. He said, “The whole country was hoping for a medal, and along with me, the entire nation is saddened. I have learned that she was disqualified due to an excess weight of 100 grams. The decision will be made according to the rules.” Mahavir Phogat also expressed concern, noting that the entire country was hopeful for Vinesh’s success, making this disappointing news even more disheartening.
Vinesh Phogat Made History
On August 6, Vinesh Phogat made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the finals of the Olympic Games. In the semi-finals, she defeated Cuba’s Yusnelis Guzman 5-0, igniting a new hope among Indians. But now, due to the weight issue, she has been disqualified, dealing a significant blow to the fans’ expectations. This incident has caused great disappointment in the Indian sports community, and Vinesh Phogat’s team and supporters are deeply saddened by this decision.