Paris Olympics: PM Modi, President Murmu, Rahul Gandhi and others react on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat will be a champion and her disqualification from the Olympics is heartbreaking Lok Sabha members said on Wednesday after she was disqualified from Paris Olympic 2024 finals after being found slightly overweightPM Modi President Droupadi Murmu and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi were among others who reacted on Vinesh Phogats disqualificationPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described wrestler Vinesh Phogat as a champion among champions and exuded confidence that she would come back stronger following her disqualification from the final Olympic boutVinesh you are a champion among champions You are Indias pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian PM Modi posted on XVinesh you are a champion among champions You are Indias pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian Todays setback hurts I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencingAt the same time I know that you epitomise resilience It has alwayshellipmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi August 7 2024Todays 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 he saidCome back stronger We are all rooting for you PM Modi saidPresident Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday that wrestler Vinesh Phogats extraordinary feats at the Paris Olympics have thrilled every Indian and made the country proudWhile we all share her disappointment at the disqualification she remains a champion in the hearts of 14 billion people Murmu saidVinesh Phogatrsquos extraordinary feats at the Paris Olympics have thrilled every Indian and done the country proud While we all share her disappointment at the disqualification she remains a champion in the hearts of 14 billion people Vinesh embodies the truly indefatigablehellipmdash President of India rashtrapatibhvn August 7 2024The Congress on Wednesday urged the government to make all efforts to appeal against Vinesh Phogats disqualification from the Olympics with party leader Rahul Gandhi expressing confidence that she will come back stronger to the wrestling arenaTerming wrestler Vinesh Phogats disqualification from the Olympics as unfortunate Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hoped the Indian Olympic Association will strongly challenge this decision and expressed confidence that she will come back stronger to the wrestling arenaIn a post in Hindi on X Gandhi said It is unfortunate that Vinesh Phogat Indias pride who reached the finals after defeating world champion wrestlers was disqualified on technical grounds We have full hope that the Indian Olympic Association will strongly challenge this decision and provide justice to the daughter of the country hellipmdash Rahul Gandhi RahulGandhi August 7 2024WATCH VIDEO In a shocker for India wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the OlympicsPriyanka Gandhi said in a post on X My sister do not consider yourself alone and remember that you were our champion and you will always be our champion I have full faith that you will come back even strongerShe said I have seen your courage hard work and dedication You were fighting for the dreams of millions of girls of the country in the Olympic arena Your brilliant game has given wings to the dreams of millions of girls who come from small towns struggle with all the challenges fight the system defeat adverse circumstances and aspire to reach big stages Your brilliant game filled the entire country with pride Phogat_Vinesh hellipmdash Priyanka Gandhi Vadra priyankagandhi August 7 2024The position you have reached through your tireless hard work fighting all the challenges was not easy This incredible journey of yours has given strength to millions of dreams she saidCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Indias pride Vinesh Phogat defeated world champions but has been disqualified due to technical reasonsShe went through a lot From protesting at the footpath for justice to reaching the pinnacle podium of the Olympics It is extremely distressing of what she must be going through Kharge said in a post on XIndiarsquos pride Vinesh Phogat defeated world champions but has been disqualified due to technical reasonsShe went through a lot From protesting at the footpath for justice to reaching the pinnacle podium of the Olympics It is extremely distressing of what she must be goinghellip pictwittercomjQnCKNdq0Lmdash Mallikarjun Kharge kharge August 7 2024Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said Vinesh Phogat is the pride of all Indians and termed her a winner and championAdityanath said in a post on X in Hindi Vinesh Phogat ji you are a pride for all Indians a winner a champion Dont be disappointed Your excellent performance in Paris Olympics2024 has illuminated Mother India with a golden glow on the global stage Not just hope but I have complete confidence that you will soon return to the field stronger than before The whole country stands with you 2024 hellipmdash Yogi Adityanath myogiadityanath August 7 2024Meanwhile Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday met the family of wrestler Vinesh Phogat who was disqualified from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her womens 50 kg final bout