Vinesh Phogat back from retirement, sets sights on LA28 Olympics

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News18•12-12-2025, 13:09
Vinesh Phogat back from retirement, sets sights on LA28 Olympics
- •Vinesh Phogat announced her return to wrestling, aiming to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- •The 31-year-old wrestler had previously retired after being disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to being overweight.
- •She explained her return in an emotional Instagram post, stating her passion for the sport never died.
- •After her retirement, she won the Haryana assembly election from the Julana seat.
- •Phogat was a prominent figure in protests against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Why It Matters: Vinesh Phogat's return to wrestling for LA28 highlights an athlete's unwavering passion.
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