Vinesh Phogat, one of India's greatest wrestlers, was on the verge of making Olympic history when an unexpected disqualification ended her journey. This video dives into her incredible career, her courageous stand against injustice, and the emotional farewell that touched millions. Watch to discover the untold story behind her rise and fall. Share your thoughts on Vinesh's legacy and what it means to you.
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00:00Vinesh Phogat, an icon of Indian wrestling, a beacon of courage, and a symbol of resilience.
00:06From the moment she stepped onto the wrestling mat, she fought not just for victory, but
00:11for her dreams, her family, and her country.
00:15Winning gold at the Commonwealth Games, clinching world championship medals, and standing tall
00:20as an Asian champion, Vinesh's journey was nothing short of legendary.
00:25She was on the brink of making history as the first Indian wrestler to win Olympic silver
00:29and maybe even gold.
00:31But in a cruel twist of fate, Vinesh was disqualified, just 100 grams over the limit.
00:38The dream, so close, was shattered in an instant.
00:41The disqualification stunned a nation.
00:44Prime Minister Narendra Modi called her a champion among champions.
00:48But Vinesh's story is more than just about medals.
00:51It's about standing up for what's right.
00:54Last year, she led protests against sexual assault within the Wrestling Federation, bravely
00:59speaking out alongside fellow Olympians, only to be met with police brutality.
01:04Where did she find the strength to fight, even when her career was on the line?
01:08Vinesh credited her courage to her mother, a single parent who battled society's scorn
01:13and cancer, raising her children to be warriors, both on and off the mat.
01:18But in the end, Vinesh felt she had nothing left to give.
01:22In a heartfelt message to her mother, she announced her retirement saying,
01:26Mother, Wrestling won, I lost.
01:29Forgive me, but I do not have the courage or energy anymore.
01:33Vinesh Phogat may have stepped off the mat, but her legacy lives on.
01:37What does her journey mean to you?
01:39Was her decision the right one?