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Samantha Ruth Prabhu comes out in support of Vinesh Phogat after her disqualification from Paris Olympic 2024: 'A higher power is watching over you'
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, among many other celebrities, supported Vinesh Phogat after she got disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024. Read on to know more.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has publicly supported Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight by just 100 grams. This disqualification came shortly after Phogat made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic wrestling final, having secured her spot by defeating the world number one and defending Olympic champion in the semifinals.
Samantha took to her Instagram handle to share a photo of Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics. Showing support, she wrote in the caption, "At times, the most resilient individuals encounter the toughest obstacles. Remember that you are not alone, a higher power is watching over you. Your remarkable ability to persist in the midst of difficulties is truly admirable. We will always stand by you through all your highs and lows.@vineshphogat."
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Vinesh Phogat faced a significant setback at the Paris Olympics when she was disqualified from the women's 50 kg wrestling event just before her gold medal match. In response to this unfortunate situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his support for Phogat.
PM Modi took to his X handle and wrote, "Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you."
The Indian Olympic Association confirmed the disqualification, stating that despite the team's best efforts to help Phogat meet the weight requirement, she ultimately did not qualify for the match.
The IOA has since lodged a protest with the United World Wrestling (UWW) regarding the disqualification, although the rules regarding weight limits are strict and offer limited room for negotiation once an athlete fails to meet the criteria.
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