Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris 2024 Olympics: Live reactions from PM Modi, Sakshi Malik, P V Sindhu and others

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…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2024

Completely gutted . Sometimes u dont need a gold medal to be a true champion to people….

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 7, 2024

Dear @Phogat_Vinesh, you will always be a champion in our eyes. I was deeply hoping you could win the gold. The little time I spent with you at PDCSE was watching a woman with a superhuman will fight to get better. It was inspiring. I am here for you always, sending all the…

— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) August 7, 2024

This is heartbreaking 💔 #Olympic2024pic.twitter.com/Pm4fwWJ5iN

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) August 7, 2024

Not sure about how it works, but this could not be more painful for all of us! Can't even guess what she is feeling! But isn't the weight count for the day of match? If she was under 50 kg yesterday, is it not a legit win, then why out of medal contention? #vineshphogat…

— Joydeep Karmakar OLY (@Joydeep709) August 7, 2024

🚨 It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women's Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50kg this morning. No further comments will be made…

— Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) August 7, 2024

WHAAAAT??? 😭😭😭😭 why does god have to always test his strongest soldiers???! Vinesh is my Gold medalist or Paris 2024!! #wrestling#Paris2024Olympichttps://t.co/DVbvXiQeC9

— Tejaswin Shankar (TJ) (@TejaswinShankar) August 7, 2024

Vinesh Phogat, you are a true champion and the pride of India! Today's hurdle is tough, but your true strength shines through adversity. Keep inspiring every Indian with your unwavering spirit! @Phogat_Vinesh#OlympicGames#Paris2024#Olympic2024

— Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 7, 2024

You gave it everything & more! You've won our hearts many times over! Surely a moment of despair but your exemplary resilience will shine through 🙏🏼 @Phogat_Vinesh You are our Pride and our Golden Girl! 🇮🇳✨🏅🫂 pic.twitter.com/VUGn36V6Za

— Deepa Malik PLY (@DeepaAthlete) August 7, 2024

A few meters, seconds, or grams can mean the difference between a nation celebrating you or forgetting you in a week, making you a symbol of sympathy. Athletes don't need that ,they need respect. We must change our mindset towards sporting losses. #respect 🫶🏻

— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) August 7, 2024