Vinesh Phogat Arrives In Delhi After Paris Olympics Heartbreak, Security Tightened At Airport

Champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Saturday following the heartbreak in Paris Olympics where she was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final. There was a thick security cover as Phogat, who was found 100 grams overweight on the day of her bout earlier this month, landed in the national capital. Phogat had to stay back in Paris after she had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a joint silver which was eventually dismissed on Wednesday.

Upon her arrival in New Delhi, Vinesh received a grand welcome from the fans, who had gathered at the airport hours before her arrivals. Vinesh's family members and relatives were also present outside the airport to welcome her.

#WATCH | Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat receives a warm welcome at Delhi's IGI Airport

She arrived here from Paris after participating in the #Olympics2024Paris. pic.twitter.com/VlTk0g68Lt

London Olympics bronze medal-winning shooter Gagan Narang, who was the chief de mission of the Indian contingent in Paris, called her a champion, posting a photo with Phogat at the Paris airport. Both of them were on the same flight to Delhi.

"She came as a champion on day 1 into the games village and she will always remain our champion. Sometimes one doesn't need an Olympic medal to inspire a billion dreams.. @vineshphogat you have inspired generations. Salute to your grit," Narang posted on X.

She came as a champion on day 1 into the games village and she will always remain our champion .
Sometimes one doesn't need an Olympic medal to inspire a billion dreams.. @vineshphogat you have inspired generations. .
Salute to your grit pic.twitter.com/8m6zQVSS2L

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