Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reacting to wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s heartbreaking disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 said that the setback hurts and he has no words to express the sense of despair that he was experiencing.

He also urged her to come back stronger as the whole nation is rooting for her.

PM Modi also hailed Phogat’s resilience and lauded her for taking challenges head-on.

Paris Olympics: PM Modi dials IOA chief after Vinesh's setback

The PM also spoke to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha to seek first hand information on Vinesh’s disqualification. 

He sought the options India has and asked the IOA chief to explore the full range of options to help Vinesh’s case.

He also urged PT Usha to file a strong protest regarding the disqualification, if that helps the wrestler.

Vinesh’s uneventful exit from the competition

However, the wrestler now remains out of contention for any Olympic medal after failing to pass the women’s 50 kg category mark. The 29-year-old wrestler weighed 150 grams more than the 50kg weight limit.

She stands disqualified from the competition. She can’t compete in the final round and has been stripped of the confirmed silver medal.

Vinesh was supposed to take on USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt for the gold medal.

“It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s wrestling 50 kg class,” the Indian Olympic Association said in a release.

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