'My fight has just begun': Vinesh Phogat Sets New Goal After Gold Medal Felicitation by Haryana Khap

Vinesh Phogat has been receiving acclaim and recognition since she arrived in India from Paris, France. Vinesh's Olympic campaign ended abruptly after she was disqualified from Women's 50kg Freestyle Final. But her return has been celebrated as a gold medalist. Olympian expressed her appreciation to all fans and her family for pomp and celebration when she returned to country.

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Vinesh Phogat Expresses Her Gratitude to People, but Reveals Her Fight is Not Done

After returning to her hometown in Haryana, Vinesh Phogat was felicitated by Haryana Sarvkhap Panchayat, who presented her with a gold medal. At event, Phogat expressed gratitude towards people and Khap panchayat for felicitation and revealed that her fight was not over. Inste, her battle has just begun. She also opened up about love and support she received after her return to India and is grateful for acclaim she received.

"My fight has not ended, it has rar just begun. fight for our daughters' honour has just started. We said same thing during our sit-in.

"When I could not play in Paris, I thought I was very unfortunate but after returning to India and experiencing all love and support here, I feel that I am very fortunate. I will forever be indebted for this honour which is above any medal," Vinesh Phogat said.

Vinesh's fight refers to one when she was part of Wrestlers Protest against n Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment last year

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Vinesh Phogat faced a heartbreaking exit after being disqualified on day of her Women's 50-kg Freestyle Wrestling final event at 2024 Paris Olympics. After CAS dismissed her case for a joint silver medal, she returned to India. Upon Vinesh's arrival, she was received with a lot of applause and reception at IGI Airport in Delhi.