India legendary wrestler Vinesh Phogat revealed how she felt after she failed to make weight for the final of Paris Olympics 2024 final. Vinesh got disqualified from the Paris Olympics after being found 100 grams overweight during the weight before her final in the 50-category women's wrestling final. Vinesh is the first Indian women wrestler who got qualified for the final of wrestling in the history of the Olympics.
After the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) dismissed her silver medal appeal the star wrestler shared a heartfelt note to thank her doctor, physio and support staff for staying with her during the Olympics. She also said that if things went in her favour then she could play till 2032.
“There is so much more to say and so much more to tell but words will never be enough and maybe I will speak again when the time feels right. On the night of 6th August and the morning of 7th August, all I want to say is that we did not give up, our efforts did not stop, and we did not surrender but the clock stopped and the time was not fair. So was my fate. To my team, my fellow Indians and my family, it feels like the goal that we were working towards and what we had planned to achieve is unfinished, that something might always remain missing, and that things might never be the same again. Maybe under different circumstances, I could see myself playing till 2032, because the fight in me and wrestling in me will always be there. I can't predict what the future holds for me, and what awaits me in this journey next, but I am sure that I will continue to fight always for what I believe in and for the right thing” wrote Phogat in her tweet.
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Here is the summary of Vinesh Phogat's post.
A heartfelt acknowledgement and tribute to the various individuals and teams who have supported the author throughout her athletic journey. She expresses profound gratitude for the contributions of
1. Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala - An orthopaedic surgeon who performed multiple surgeries and restored her faith in her own resilience.
2. Dr. Wayne Patrick Lombard - A physician whose expertise and supportive approach helped her recover from significant injuries.
3. Woller Akos- Her coach, praised for his exceptional guidance, humility, and unwavering support.
4. Ashwini Jeevan Patil - A physiotherapist who showed deep dedication and involvement in her recovery process.
5. Tajinder Kaur - A weight management specialist who assisted with her challenging weight loss and Olympic preparation.
6. OGQ and its team- An organization providing crucial support, particularly during tough times post-Tokyo Olympics and post-surgery.
7. CDM Gagan Narang and Olympic team support staff - Acknowledged for their kindness, empathy, and exceptional support during the Olympics.
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