Haryana has vowed to dub wrestler Vinesh Phogat an Olympic medalist, although she has recently been disqualified. Vinesh, a pride of the state, gave a splendid performance at the Tokyo Olympics; she reached the finals of the event only to be ousted because of differing weight categories that she could compete in.
YC’s Nayab Singh Saini urged people to give Vinesh the same respect and rewards as Olympic silver medalists. As is usually the case, Haryana’s sports policy entails promises of hefty cash rewards to Olympic medalists, and the government has promised Vinesh the same.
One wrestler in Tokyo was Vinesh Phogat of Haryana, a highly-touted wrestler who easily won her match in the semi-finals. However, this was to change for her when she was disqualified during the mandatory weigh-in as she was found to be overweight.
Disappointed, Vinesh bid farewell to the international wrestling floors, but the Haryana government’s decision to award medals is a testimony to the fact that the state never stops supporting its athletes.
The appreciation of the state for Vinesh’s splendid show and courageous instincts gives a positive signal that Haryana supports its champions.
