Vinesh Phogat Returns Home To Massive Welcome, Wrestler Emotional With Outpouring Of Love | ABP News

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has returned to India from Paris, landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on the morning of August 17. She received a grand welcome at the airport, with Olympic medalists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik also present to greet her. The reception featured vibrant celebrations, including dancing and singing. After arriving, Punia and Malik spoke with Phogat and offered their support. Although she did not secure a silver or gold medal, the entire nation stood by her during the CAS hearings. Her homecoming was celebrated with the same fervor as that of a gold medalist. Vinesh was visibly emotional, with tears in her eyes, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love. She became an inspiration as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the Olympics wrestling final, though she was disqualified due to a weight discrepancy before the final match.