'Vinesh was on her way to gold. But then, this disqualification happened. I felt...': Neeraj Chopra

Vinesh Phogat's disqualification before her final match in Paris Olympics was an unfortunate circumstance. wrestler was found 100gm overweight during pre-match weigh-ins of women's 50kg freestyle event, which led to her being ousted. A heartbroken Vinesh would also go on to anunce that she is retiring from sport. t just fans, but athletes have also stood up for Indian grappler. India's Javelin ace, Neeraj Chopra, has vented his dissatisfaction over scenario and has also backed Vinesh in this difficult time.

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Paris Olympics Silver medalist Neeraj Chopra displays support for Vinesh Phogat after her disqualification

Neeraj Chopra, who won silver medal in Men's Javelin Event, has hailed Vinesh's efforts to reach final. Chopra revealed that her disqualification h me him s and that defeating a wrestler like Yui Susaki was a big deal. Neeraj also touched upon Vinesh's journey where she h to go through several setbacks in all of her campaigns in Olympics.

"Whatever she has done here, woh ek misaal hai. To beat Yui Susaki is in itself such a big thing. And after that, whatever she has been through, I don't understand rules of wrestling that well. But, she was on her way confidently to gold. But n, this (disqualification) happened. I felt really, really s.

"Jo Vineshji ki journey rahi hai, everyone kws how tough it has been. In 2016 (Rio Olympics), to overcome such a dangerous injury, and n in 2020 to have more injuries. She has been through so many personal setbacks," Neeraj Chopra said.

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Vinesh Phogat was assured of a silver after she won semifinal bout. However, disqualification left her medal-less, and entire country was disheartened. But Vinesh has asked for a joint silver medal, and her appeal was accepted by CAS. A formal hearing will take place today, and entire situation will w depend on what CAS hoc committee will decide.