Vinesh Phogat’s comeback was not goodImage Credit source: PTI
Famous wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s return from break was not good and she was eliminated after losing in the trials of the Asian Games. After a lot of controversy and court orders, Olympian Vinesh Phogat, who came to take part in the trials being held in New Delhi, made a strong start but her journey ended in the semi-finals itself. Vinesh was defeated 6-4 by Asian Championship bronze medalist Meenakshi Goyat in the 53 kg category. In this way Vinesh missed out on reaching the finals and the opportunity to stake her claim for the Asian Games slipped away from her hands.
Vinesh Phogat returned to the wrestling mat with the trials starting from May 30 in New Delhi. Vinesh was participating in a competition for the first time in almost two years after being disqualified from the final of Paris Olympics 2024. She also made a strong start and defeated Jyoti easily 7-1 in the very first match. After this, he defeated Nishu 7-6 in the next match and made it to the semi-finals. In this match, Vinesh came back from 0-5 down and won amidst huge ruckus.
VIDEO | Delhi: Vinesh Phogat’s Asian Games dream dashed as wrestler loses semifinal bout to Meenakshi 6-4.
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