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Vinesh Phogat says 'Alvida' to wrestling after Paris Olympics disqualification (Lead)

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Vinesh Phogat Says 'Alvida' To Wrestling After Paris Olympics Disqualification (Lead)

By IANS News August 08, 2024 • 08:40 AM View: 651

American Sarah Ann Hildebrandt: Indian star wrestler Vinesh Phogat said "Alvida" to wrestling following her heartbreaking disqualification from the Paris Olympics.

Vinesh was disqualified from the women's 50 kg gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics after being weighed "few grams over" the permissible limits on Wednesday morning.

Following the major heartbreak at the grand sporting arena, Vinesh took to social media on Thursday morning to announce her decision to retire from wrestling via an emotional post on X.

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