Vinesh Phogat will return to the wrestling mat. file photo
Samvad Sutra, Julana (Jind). Vinesh Phogat, Olympian and Congress MLA from Julana, who has brought laurels to the country at the international level, has withdrawn her decision of retirement and expressed her desire to get on the wrestling mat again. Vinesh shared an emotional post on her official internet media account explaining that she is preparing herself to participate in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028.
Vinesh Phogat wrote that for a long time she was asked whether Paris Olympics 2024 was her last stop. But after taking time to understand himself, overcoming fatigue and taking some distance from the sport, he realized that his true identity still lies with the wrestling mat.
He admitted that amidst the expectations, pressure and struggles for years, he did not give himself a chance to breathe. This break gave him an opportunity to understand his journey, ups and downs, injuries, sacrifices and unheard struggles.
In this introspection, he realized that the same passion and fire is still present in his veins, which is inspiring him to compete again.
Vinesh wrote on internet media
In the silence I found what I had forgotten, the fire that never went out. Discipline, routine and passion are still alive within me. No matter how far I went, a part of me always remained on the mat.
Now she is moving towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics with full confidence. This time his younger son will also be with him, whom he described as his biggest inspiration and wrote that his company makes this journey even more special.
Was disqualified due to being 100 grams overweight
Vinesh Phogat became the first female wrestler from the country to reach the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, she was disqualified in the final when her weight was found to be 100 grams more. After this he said goodbye to wrestling.
He joined the Congress party and contested the elections from Julana assembly constituency last year. She became MLA by winning by a margin of 6015 votes. Vinesh Phogat had received 65,080 votes and second place BJP candidate Captain Yogesh Bairagi had received 59065 votes.