Vinesh Phogat

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is a three-time Olympian and a multiple medal winner for India across World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

She became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final at Paris 2024, but soon after her semi-final win she was disqualified after failing a weigh-in

The 30-year old was a prominent face of protests against the former Chief of Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Singh. He has been accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers. Singh denies all charges.

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