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Hema Malini reacts to Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics disqualification.
Vinesh Phogat, set to make history in Olympic wrestling, was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight, losing her chance at a medal.
In a shocking turn of events, Vinesh Phogat, who had made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic wrestling final, was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight in the 50 kg category. The disqualification came just a day after she secured India at least a silver medal by defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the freestyle semi-finals.
Despite staying awake all night and trying every possible measure to reduce weight, Phogat couldn’t shed the extra grams in time for the final weigh-in. This disqualification not only cost her the opportunity to compete for gold but also stripped her of the silver medal, leaving the category with only a gold and bronze medallist.
Reacting to the unfortunate incident, veteran actor and politician Hema Malini expressed her disbelief. “It is very surprising and bada ajeeb sa bhi lagta hain ki 100 gm ki wajah se woh disqualify ho gayi. Kitna mehatwa hain apna weight aur wazan ko theek se rakhna! Hum sab ko isse ek achha seekh milna chahiye sab kalakaro ko, mahilayon ko sabko… ki 100 gm also matters a lot! We feel very sad for her. I wish she loses that 100 grams quickly lekin milega nahi abhi (It is very surprising, and it feels strange that she was disqualified for being 100 gm overweight. It is important to keep the weight in check. It is a lesson for all of us. I wish she loses that 100 gm quickly but she would not get an opportunity),” she told PTI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also voiced his support, tweeting, “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 been your nature to take challenges head on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you.”
Vinesh’s disqualification has left fans and fellow athletes heartbroken, but many believe she will bounce back stronger from this setback, continuing to inspire millions with her determination and resilience.
