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"Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024": Vinesh Phogat after disqualification at Paris Olympics 2024

India wrestler Vinesh Phogat seeks forgiveness from mother Premlata in an emotional note on her decision to retire after her Olympics dream crashes

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Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra posted the above picture with Vinesh Phogat on X; (right) India’s Vinesh Phogat. Pic/PTI

Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra posted the above picture with Vinesh Phogat on X; (right) India’s Vinesh Phogat. Pic/PTI

Her long-cherished Olympic dream shattered by a cruel twist of fate, Vinesh Phogat on Thursday bid adieu to her international wrestling career, saying she doesn’t have the strength to continue anymore.

The 29-year-old, who was disqualified for being 100gm overweight ahead of her 50kg category gold medal bout in the Olympics on Wednesday, announced her decision on social media, seeking forgiveness from everyone who supported her. 

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