Highlights
The Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat also had a tragic disqualification in the Paris Olympics 2024 which made many celebrities and fans to express sadness. Despite all her preparations and passion towards her sport, she was disqualified for a matter of a few grams overweight, an incident which touched the Indian heart. Not only has the disqualification affected Phogat on a personal level but it has also brought up a national debate about the rigidity of the Olympic rules and the pressure that athletes go through.
Celebrities Express Their Support
Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Taapsee Pannu are some of the Bollywood celebrities who supported Phogat and came out on social media in her support. Alia Bhatt posted an emotional message on Instagram and said that Phogat is a fighter. She said, “Vinesh, your strength and determination have always been inspiring, this does not make you what you are, You are a true champion. ” Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan also tweeted words of encouragement for Phogat saying she is an inspiration to the whole nation. She wrote, “Vinesh, you have made us proud time and again. This is just a small bump in the road. Keep your head high and keep fighting.” Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar and actress Taapsee Pannu also shared their disappointment but also praised Phogat for her success not letting this incident define her. Farhan said through twitter, “Vinesh, you have taught the world what it means to be a fighter. This is but a blip. Your light will always be bright. ” Taapsee also tweeted, “Vinesh, your story has been inspiring. This is a momentary setback. You will emerge even stronger. We are with you.
Social Media Uproar
The news of Phogat’s disqualification went viral on social media and people, especially the fans of the wrestler came forward to express their feelings. Some people criticized the rules of weighing the competitors, as many of them were surprised that Phogat was disqualified for being a few grams overweight. Many celebrities including Swara Bhasker and Huma Qureshi reacted to the decision saying they could not believe it. Swara said on Twitter that she is a few grams over the limit? This is heartbreaking. Rules need to be re-evaluated to ensure they are fair and just. Huma said that she can’t believe this happened to Vinesh. She’s a warrior and this won’t stop her. Many people supported Vinesh Phogat through Twitter with the hashtag #StandWithVinesh and #VineshPhogat. People commented things like ‘keep on going’ and ‘you are a fighter’ and such like messages.
Effect on Phogat and the Future
Phogat, who has been disqualified and hospitalized in Paris due to dehydration, has been supported by her fans and the sports community. The Indian Wrestling Federation was disappointed but at the same time they also supported the decision and felt that Phogat has a bright future ahead of her. They said, “Vinesh has been a great support to Indian wrestling. This incident is unfortunate but we are sure that she will come back stronger again. ” Some of the sports analysts have also commented on how this incident may affect future competitions for Phogat. Some people think that although this is a major blow, Phogat’s spirit and past victories indicate that she will come out of this stage.
The story of Phogat in wrestling has been full of fights and achievements and she has been very much spirited. Though this was a recent one, her career is still glowing, and her spirit makes many people hope in the future. The encouragement from the sports community and her fans is believed to help her a lot in her rehabilitation and getting back to sports. The weight regulations are also deemed questionable by the analysts; the authors believe that such strict measures should be reviewed to avoid such occurrences in the future.
