'You are still alive for the goal': Vinesh Phogat's latest Instagram post hints at retirement U-turn

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling following her heartbreaking disqualification just before her gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics 2024. She was disqualified for weighing 100 grams more than the permissible limit of United World Wrestling(UWW). She knocked on the Court of Arbitration of Sports' door to seek justice but was met with disappointment. Shortly after the unfortunate turn of events, she hung her boots, saying she didn't have the strength to continue.?

However, an intriguing post shared by the wrestler on Monday (November 5) has hinted at her comeback. Her post has raised eyebrows as it comes just months after she won her debut election from Haryana's Julana on Congress' ticket.?

What did Vinesh's post say??

Hinting at her return to the mat, Vinesh in an Instagram post wrote, "I agree that you are tired today. I agree that you are the injured bird today. But you still have courage. You are still alive for the goal."

Her post has garnered significant buzz on social media, with fans wondering if she's hinting at her comeback to wrestling. Phogat's good friend and celebrated wrestler Sakshi Malik liked the post.?

About Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking Paris Olympic journey?

India was looking forward to its first gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 after Vinesh stormed into the 50kg freestyle final. She beat Japan's Yui Susaki, the defending champion in the category, to secure at least a silver medal. However, many dreams were shattered when Vinesh was disqualified just hours before the final match on August 7, 2024, for being 100gm overweight, a decision that evoked a sharp reaction from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

As per the UWU rules, if a wrestler fails to pass the weight test at any point in the tournament, all their previous results become null and void despite their performance. Vinesh's disqualification from the event also ended her quest for a medal. The disheartened wrestler appealed to CAS to overturn the decision but the court ruled against her. Despite the heart-wrenching loss, India welcomed a teary-eyed Vinesh with open arms. She was also awarded a gold medal by the Sarvkhap Panchayat of Haryana on her birthday, August 25, 2024.?