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By: Megha Mallick

Vinesh Phogat Receives Hero's Welcome On India Return

Aug 17, 2024

Vinesh Phogat Arrives In India

Vinesh got a grand welcome on her return to India with hundreds of supporters gathering outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

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Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik Receive Vinesh

Stars such as Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and panchayat leaders received Vinesh, who endured a heartbreaking exit at the Paris Olympics.

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Vinesh Phogat Arrives In India

Heavily garlanded, Vinesh Phogat stood in an open Jeep and thanked all the supporters.

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Sakshi Malik Receives Vinesh

There was a thick security cover as Vinesh Phogat, who was found 100 grams overweight, landed in the national capital.

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Vinesh Phogat Arrives In India

Vinesh's caravan left for her native village Balali in Haryana and on the way she met her supporters.

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Vinesh & Her Team Offer Prayers In New Delhi

Vinesh, accompanied by a group of 50 people, offered prayers at a temple in New Delhi's Dwarka before continuing their journey towards Balali.

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Why Did Vinesh Arrive Later Than The Indian Contingent?

Vinesh had stayed back in Paris after challenging her disqualification in the Court of Arbitration for Sport and demanding a joint silver.

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Gagan Narang's Special Wish For Vinesh

London Olympics bronze medal-winning shooter Gagan Narang called Vinesh a champion.

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Will Vinesh return for 2028 LA Olympics?

Vinesh, in her first reaction after her disqualification, said that under different situations she could see herself competing till 2032 because she still has a lot of wrestling left in her.

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