Vinesh Phogat To Return To Wrestling? Haryana MLA's Cryptic Post Leaves Fans Guessing

Vinesh Phogat has had an eventful last quarter full of ups and downs. The former Wrestler startled the world with her heroics in the Summer Olympics 2024 held in Paris, where she reached the final of the 50-kg category only to suffer a heartbreaking disqualification. Her appeal for a Silver medal was rejected by the Court of Arbitration of Sport. Facing the plight, she announced her retirement from the sport, only to return to India and explore a career in politics. She won the 2024 Haryana assembly election from Julana constituency representing the Indian National Congress .

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Vinesh Phogat's Cryptic Post Gives Birth To Speculations

Having attained success in the political career in a short span of time, Vinesh Phogat is actively present on social media. Most of her posts have lately been related to her pitch as a leader, however, the recent one came out of the blue and has left the fans speculating about a potential comeback to the world of wrestling. In a cryptic post written in Hindi, Phogat hinted that her objective is still intact, and complemented the caption with a picture of her from the Paris Olympics.

"मान लिया तू है आज थक गया, मान लिया तू है आज घायल परिंदा, पर हौसला तुझमें अब भी बाकी है, लक्ष्य के लिए अब भी तू है जिंदा।" (Granted, you're tired today. Granted, today you're a wounded bird. But you still have courage within you. You're still alive for the sake of your goal)," Vinesh wrote.

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Why Led To Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification At Paris Olympics?

Vinesh Phogat failed to cut the required weight on the date of her final bout in the Paris Olympics. She could not reach the standard issued for the 50kg category and hence faced the consequences in the form of disqualification. Her dismissal cut out a sure shot medal from India's tally. Moreover, it was a big setback for Vinesh as the potential tag of being the first woman Gold medalist from India, was taken away from her.