Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reacted to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit, describing her as a “champion among champions.” He also expressed confidence that Vinesh Phogat would come back stronger from this setback.
“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,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
“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.”
