Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024: PM Modi, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and more react, 'Nothing can take away your resilience'
Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics before her final match. The internet is filled with shocking reactions.
Vinesh Phogat made India proud by entering the finals for the wrestling 50 kg women's match at the Paris Olympics 2024. Sadly, on August 7, the Indian Olympic Association stated that the wrestler is now disqualified from the Olympics. In its statement on X, the IOA wrote that Vinesh has been disqualified as she weighed a few grams over 50 kg this morning. The post mentions that the comedian won't make any statements in this regard and wants people to respect Phogat's privacy. The news has sent shockwaves across the nation, and several Bollywood celebs have shared their reactions too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also shared his reaction.
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Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, and others have reacted to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics. The celebrities are shocked, but they also reminded the wrestler that she's an inspiration to many. PM Narendra Modi wrote on X, "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 on challenges head-on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you."
Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram story to share her thoughts. The Raazi actress praised Vinesh Phogat for her resilience and being a fighter. Bhatt wrote, "You are an inspiration to the entire nation. Nothing can take away your resilience, nothing can take away your courage, & nothing can take away the hardships you've been through to create history! Today you must be heartbroken, to say the least, and we are heartbroken with you."
Vicky Kaushal called the wrestler a "winner beyond medals.". Taapsee Pannu also called the news heartbreaking. However, the Khel Khel Mein actress wrote on Instagram that Phogat has made her mark beyond gold.
Check out the reactions below -
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
Please tell me something can be done ? They have to let her fight ?? @Phogat_Vinesh @Olympics @OGQ_India @IndianOlympians
Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) August 7, 2024
Who believes this 100grams over weight story??? ?
Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) August 7, 2024
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Just like Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and others, netizens are also heartbroken with the news. On X, many people have shared their reactions and have praised Vinesh for being such an incredible fighter and making India proud with her match yesterday.