He also urged her to come back stronger as the whole nation is rooting for her.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cVinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing,\u201d PM Modi said on his X handle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
PM Modi also hailed Phogat\u2019s resilience and lauded her for taking challenges head-on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head-on. \u201cCome back stronger! We are all rooting for you,\u201d PM Modi further said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Notably, Vinesh Phogat was assured of a silver medal at least, after she stormed into the final round of women\u2019s 50 kg category. She started off her campaign by stunning world No. 1, Japan's four-time World Champion and Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Yui Susaki in previous bouts. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, the wrestler now remains out of contention for any Olympic medal after failing to pass the women\u2019s 50 kg category mark. The 29-year-old wrestler weighed 150 grams more than the 50kg weight limit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She stands disqualified from the competition. She can\u2019t compete in the final round and has been stripped of the confirmed silver medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vinesh was supposed to take on USA\u2019s Sarah Hildebrandt for the gold medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She stands disqualified from the competition. She can\u2019t compete in the final round and has been stripped of the confirmed silver medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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