On Thursday morning, a dejected Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling via a social media post, a day after getting disqualified from the Paris Olympics, hours before her gold medal match owing to her failure to clear the second weigh-in process. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Stating that Vinesh has brought glory to the country in the field of sports, Hooda said, \u201cHer performance at this Olympics was excellent. She defeated the best wrestlers from all over the world. In the very first match, she defeated a wrestler from Japan who was undefeated till then. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Assembly added, \u201cHad she not been disqualified, Vinesh would have surely won gold for the country. Therefore, she should be given the same rewards, respect, and position as a gold medal winner by the state government. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The Congress feels that Vinesh should be sent to the Rajya Sabha. This will boost the morale of all the players and women and send a positive message across the country.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Responding to a question from the media, the Congress leader said disqualifying the country's daughter and Haryana's pride from the Olympics \u201cwas a very unfortunate decision, and suspicions have been raised about a possible conspiracy\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Indian Olympic Association should challenge the decision to disqualify her and the matter should be investigated,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hooda also said there should be no shortage of any kind in rewarding the players because sports is the most powerful medium to give proper direction to the youth. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThat is why the Congress formed the 'Padak Lao, Pad Pao' policy during its tenure under which a provision was made for appointing successful sportspersons to high posts like DSP,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals in Paris, met Hooda along with her parents on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Congratulating Manu, Hooda said she has achieved greatness at a young age. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals in Paris, met Hooda along with her parents on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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