Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement at 5:17 AM on August 8. She shared this news on her social media platform. Vinesh decided to retire from wrestling after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 final due to a 100-gram weight increase.
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- Vinesh Phogat bids farewell to wrestling.
- Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement on the morning of August 8, 2024.
- “Wrestling defeated me, and I lost,” says Vinesh.
They say time can change in an instant, and sometimes, even after winning, the world may still see you as a “loser.” Time keeps moving, but it’s never wrong. True hard work and dedication bring success, even without victory.
The entire nation is currently supporting Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat with encouraging messages. Vinesh, a true champion of India, has faced many challenges in her career. On August 7, she was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 due to a 100-gram weight increase.
This disqualification deeply affected Vinesh. While everyone else was asleep, she announced her retirement at 5:17 AM on August 8. This decision must have been incredibly difficult for her. Only Vinesh can truly understand the situation she is going through after being disqualified. Her retirement is shocking news for her fans.
Vinesh Phogat Bids Farewell to Wrestling
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will no longer be seen on the wrestling mat. She announced her retirement on her social media platform. Having represented India in three Olympics, Vinesh wrote, “Wrestling defeated me, and I lost. Forgive me. Your dream and my courage have shattered. I have no more strength left. Goodbye, wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all. Sorry.”
