Paris Olympic 2024 / As soon as Phogat was declared ineligible, PM Modi became active, called Paris directly

Paris Olympic 2024: India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been barred from participating in the final of the Paris Olympics. Vinesh had reached the 50 kg final, but her weight was found to be 100 grams more. She has been disqualified after being found to be over the prescribed weight. After the action on Vinesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become active. He has called Paris along with praising Vinesh Phogat. PM Modi has said that Vinesh you are a champion. You are the pride of the country and an inspiration to every Indian.

According to sources, PM Modi spoke to IOA President PT Usha and sought information from her about the options available to India on this issue. He asked to explore all options to help in Vinesh's case. He also urged PT Usha to lodge a strong protest regarding her disqualification if it helps Vinesh.

Vinesh, 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.

At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2024

PM Modi praised Vinesh

Earlier, PM Modi praised Vinesh Phogat. He said, Vinesh, you are a champion among champions. You are the pride of India and an inspiration to every Indian. Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the feeling of disappointment that I am experiencing. It has always been your nature to face challenges boldly. Come back stronger. We are all in your favor.

What did the opposition say?

On Vinesh being disqualified, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said that there should be a thorough investigation of the technical reasons behind the discussion of Vinesh Phogat not being able to play in the final and it should be ensured what is the truth and what is the real reason behind it.

At the same time, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said that this is an insult to the country, not Vinesh. Vinesh was going to create history in the whole world, it is a grave injustice to disqualify her by showing her 100 grams overweight. The whole country stands with Vinesh. The Government of India should intervene immediately, if the matter is not accepted then boycott the Olympics.

The Indian Olympic Association said that despite the best efforts of the team overnight, Vinesh's weight increased by a few grams to over 50 kg this morning. There will be no further comment by the team at this time. The Indian team requests you to respect Vinesh's privacy. It would like to focus on the current competitions.

Prime Minister Modi encouraged Vinesh Phogat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged Vinesh Phogat and said that I know that it has always been your nature to face challenges boldly. Come back stronger! We are all with you.

PM Modi spoke to PT Usha

PM Modi has also spoken to Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha in this regard. The Prime Minister inquired about the matter from PT Usha and also discussed all the options. The Prime Minister asked her to explore all options to help Vinesh in her case. He also urged PT Usha to lodge a strong protest regarding her disqualification if it helps Vinesh.

Indian Olympic Association gave this information

Let us tell you that the Indian Olympic Association said that the Indian team shares with you the news of Vinesh Phogat being disqualified from the women's wrestling 50 kg category. Despite the best efforts made by the team overnight, this morning her weight was a few grams more than 50 kg. There will be no further comment by the team at this time. The Indian team requests you to respect Vinesh's privacy. She would like to focus on the current competitions.