Vinesh Phogat Appears to Faint from Exhaustion During Felicitation Ceremony in Her Hometown Balali

Vinesh Phogat returned to India and received grand applause from the people. The people received her with open arms and raucous applause. Vinesh came to India from Paris after her disqualification from the Women's 50kg freestyle Wrestling Final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The wrestler went to her native village in Haryana, where she was felicitated. But during the event, Vinesh was seen fainting as she was sitting on the stage alongside other wrestlers and dignitaries.  

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Vinesh Phogat seemingly fainted during felicitation ceremony at hometown Balali

Vinesh Phogat landed in Delhi on Saturday morning, and she then went to her hometown, Balali, in Haryana. A grand felicitation ceremony was kept in place to applaud her relentless efforts during the Olympics campaign. But Vinesh was seemingly exhausted due to travel fatigue as she laid back while sitting in her chair. It is not yet confirmed whether she fell unconscious or was just napping while leaning back. The video of the moment went instantly viral on social media.

Vinesh was seated beside fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia and Uncle Mahavir Singh Phogat. In another footage, she could be seen sipping water as Uncle Mahavir conveyed something to Bajrang. The stage had other people as well, and it was set up to felicitate Vinesh's valiant effort and her never-say-die attitude as she fought for the medal despite being disqualified from the summit clash.

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Grappler Vinesh Phogat had stayed back as she was waiting for the CAS verdict as she had appealed for a joint silver medal following her disqualification. During the weigh-ins, the Indian Grappler was found 100 grams overweight, which led to her disqualification. A medal was assured for Vinesh, but all her chances were thwarted after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed the wrestler's plea. Phogat had announced her retirement after her ousting, which left the wrestling fraternity in shock.

With Vinesh back in India, it is yet to be seen if the grappler would consider reversing her retirement decision. Uncle Mahavir, her fellow wrestlers, and the WFI may try to talk her out from retirement. It is yet to be seen what happens next.