'Alvida, kushti': Vinesh Phogat announces retirement after Paris Olympics disqualification
A disappointed and heartbroken Indian wrestler, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling on Thursday following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. Vinesh shared an emotional message on social media. She was disqualified after being found 100 grams overweight during the weigh-in ahead of her gold medal match. Vinesh made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in her category on Tuesday. She was assured of at least a silver medal before the disqualification.