In an emotional post on social media, Vinesh Phogat announced retirement a day after the heartbreaking disqualification after reaching the Olympic final.
The post said
“Mom, wrestling won against me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream, my courage is all broken, I don’t have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024, I will always be indebted to you all for forgiveness”
Vinesh Phogat had been awake the whole night before the final match, to reduce her weight, sauna, treadmill for 6 hours, and no food or water but still fell short by 100 grams.
