'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 the Paris Olympics was an unfortunate circumstance. The wrestler was found 100gm overweight during the pre-match weigh-ins of the women's 50kg freestyle event, which led to her being ousted. A heartbroken Vinesh would also go on to announce that she is retiring from the sport. Not just the fans, but athletes have also stood up for the Indian grappler. India's Javelin ace, Neeraj Chopra, has vented his dissatisfaction over the scenario and has also backed Vinesh in this difficult time.Also Read: 'Want to know details of your injury': PM Modi extremely concerned for Neeraj Chopra after OlympicsParis Olympics Silver medalist Neeraj Chopra displays support for Vinesh Phogat after her disqualificationNeeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal in the Men's Javelin Event, has hailed Vinesh's efforts to reach the final. Chopra revealed that her disqualification had made him sad and that defeating a wrestler like Yui Susaki was a big deal. Neeraj also touched upon Vinesh's journey where she had to go through several setbacks in all of her campaigns in the 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 the rules of wrestling that well. But, she was on her way confidently to gold. But then, this (disqualification) happened. I felt really, really sad.India's Vinesh Phogat and Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman, right, compete during their women's freestyle 50kg wrestling semifinal match, at Champ-de-Mars Arena, during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France | Image: AP "Jo Vineshji ki journey rahi hai, everyone knows how tough it has been. In 2016 (Rio Olympics), to overcome such a dangerous injury, and then in 2020 to have more injuries. She has been through so many personal setbacks," Neeraj Chopra said.Also Read: Can India Win Anymore Medals At Paris Olympics After Neeraj Chopra Misses Out On Gold?Vinesh Phogat was assured of a silver after she won the semifinal bout. However, the disqualification left her medal-less, and the entire country was disheartened. But Vinesh has asked for a joint silver medal, and her appeal was accepted by the CAS. A formal hearing will take place today, and the entire situation will now depend on what the CAS ad hoc committee will decide.

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

Paris Olympics Silver Medalist Neeraj Chopra expresses his thoughts Vinesh Phogat's disqualification, saying that her ousting had made him very sad.

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