Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024 Finals: PM Narendra Modi, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma and more call her 'gold'

PM Narendra Modi and Bollywood celebrities like Anushka Sharma, Taapsee Pannu and more took to their social media handles and reacted to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Olympics 2024 finals.

Updated on Aug 08, 2024  |  11:31 PM IST |  159K
Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics 2024 Finals: Celebs react to heartbreaking news
Pic Courtesy: Narendra Modi, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and Kareena Kapoor Instagram

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat created history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian wrestler to reach the Olympics finals. While the entire nation was counting on her promising performance at the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, the 29-year-old was disqualified after being found 150 grams overweight during the weigh-in on the final day.

Soon after the update surfaced, the internet started reacting to the heartbreaking development. PM Narendra Modi and several celebrities including  Taapsee Pannu, Farhan Akhtar and more have reacted to the news.

Reacting to the news of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics finale, Indian PM Narendra Modi wrote on X, "Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you."

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Alia Bhatt penned a long and emotional note hyping up Vinesh Phogat, and Ananya Panday hailed her as a 'Champ'. 

Pic Courtesy: Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday Instagram

Ranveer Singh, Karisma Kapoor and Varun Dhawan also reacted to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and sent words of encouragement on their respective social media handles.

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Pic Courtesy: Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan and Karisma Kapoor Instagram

Calling Vinesh a 'true champion', Anushka Sharma penned, "We are all heartbroken but I cannot imagine what you must be going through. You are a true champion, you make us proud as an Indian and the world will celebrate you again."

PC: Anushka Sharma on Instagram

Vicky Kaushal also took to his Instagram stories and shared Phogat's photo expressing, "A winner beyond medals!@vineshphogat" and Bhumi Pednekar also called her a "winner".

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Pic Courtesy: Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar Instagram

Kareena Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra shared special notes for 'legend' Vinesh Phogat.

Pic Courtesy: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Parineeti Chopra Instagram

Sonakshi Sinha took to her Instagram stories and wrote, "UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! I can’t imagine how you’re feeling right now and don’t know what to say except you were, are and always will be a champion!!!! @vineshphogat".

Taapsee Pannu also expressed remorse stating, "This is heartbreaking but honestly this woman has already made her mark beyond gold by now! @vineshphogat." In addition to this, Rakul Preet Singh called it "heartbreaking".

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Pic Courtesy: Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha and Rakul Preet Singh Instagram

Farhan Akhtar also shared a photo of Vinesh and penned a long note sending her immense courage. He wrote, "Dear @vineshphogat .. One can only try and imagine how devastated you must be but still not fully understand. Heartbroken for you that the quest ended like this. But please know that we are all very proud of you and all you have done for the sport. You will always be a champion and an inspiration to millions. Keep your chin up."


Take a quick look at more reactions from Bollywood celebrities


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Meanwhile, it has been reported that Phogat was hospitalized minutes after she was disqualified. The Olympian fainted due to dehydration. Currently, she is in the polyclinic of the Olympic Village, where she is stable and resting.

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