NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler who was disqualified from the 50kg final at the Paris Olympics due to being overweight, expressed her determination to continue her fight against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) despite the overwhelming reception she received upon her return to India. The athlete, whose appeal against her disqualification was rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), remained hopeful that "truth will prevail" in her ongoing battle with the federation.
The journey from Delhi to her native village of Balali took Vinesh nearly 13 hours, as she covered a distance of 135 kilometers. Along the way, she was honored by her supporters and khap panchayats in various villages, who recognized her courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
