paris olympics-2024 vinesh phogat controversy : Indian women wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics due to overweight before the women's wrestling final. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PM Narendra Modi) to all opposition leaders are reacting to Vinesh Phogat's outspokenness. Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress MP (TMC) and Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee has demanded that wrestler Vinesh Phogat be given Bharat Ratna or she should be made a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee wrote on the social media platform that she should be nominated for the Rajya Sabha seat.
At least we can do this for Vinesh Phogat
Abhishek Banerjee further wrote, “The least we can do for Vinesh Phogat is that she has shown extraordinary courage and has endured struggle. No medal can fully reflect her true potential.”
Geeta and Babita Phogat made the demand
After Vinesh Phogat was disqualified in the 50 kg freestyle category of Paris Olympics, Geeta and Babita Phogat had demanded a silver medal for her. American wrestler Jordan Burroughs has also come out in support of Vinesh. Along with giving a silver medal to Vinesh, he also demanded a change in the rules of United World Wrestling (UWW).
PT Usha narrated a shocking incident
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha reacted after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified. PT Usha has called Vinesh Phogat's disqualification shocking. She also said that the IOA is providing her medical assistance. Vinesh entered the final by winning all three of her matches on Tuesday. But, a few hours before the final match, Vinesh was disqualified for exceeding the maximum weight limit of 50 kg.