Mahavir Singh Phogat Saddened by Vinesh Phogat Joining Politics Before 2028 Olympics
Charkhi Dadri (Haryana) [India], September 10: Dronacharya awardee and wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat expressed his sadness over Olympian wrestler and Congress candidate from Julana, Vinesh Phogat, joining politics. He believes she should have waited until after the 2028 Olympics to make this decision.
“She did very well in the Paris Olympics but got disqualified in the final. It is my personal opinion that she should participate in the 2028 Olympics. Gold medal is my dream; she did not get it but the people of India gave her immense love and they had expected a Gold from her. People were disheartened…The decision that she has taken, I am saddened by it that she had joined politics. But she could have taken this decision after the 2028 Olympics, it would have been better,” Mahavir Singh Phogat said.
He further mentioned that Vinesh Phogat had no prior plans of joining politics and contesting elections. “There was no such planning (of joining Vinesh Phogat politics and contesting elections) earlier. Neither Bajrang, nor she had this idea. I don’t know how Congress did it but she had no intentions earlier to contest elections,” he added.
Regarding Babita Phogat not getting a BJP ticket, Mahavir Phogat said that the party’s decision should be accepted. “Not everyone gets a ticket. The decision that has been taken by the party has been taken with due deliberations. What the party decides, should be accepted,” he said.
On September 6, Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat joined the Congress, boosting the party. Vinesh Phogat, on September 7, expressed confidence in winning the Julana seat in the upcoming Haryana Assembly Elections. She said, “It feels good, people are very excited, the responsibility we have been given, the Congress party has sent us here as candidates, so people are giving us love and supporting us. Our people will make me win, and I am a winner in their eyes, so nothing can be bigger than this.”
Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling shortly after being disqualified from the Paris Olympic Games for being overweight by about 100 gm in her 50-kg category weigh-in.
The voting for the 90-member legislative assembly in Haryana will be held on October 5, and the last date for filing nominations is September 12. The counting of votes will be held on October 8. In the 2019 assembly polls, BJP became the single-largest party with 40 seats, and Congress won 30 seats.
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Mahavir Singh Phogat -: Mahavir Singh Phogat is a famous wrestling coach from India. He trained many successful wrestlers, including his daughters and nieces.
Vinesh Phogat -: Vinesh Phogat is an Indian wrestler who has competed in the Olympics. She is known for her achievements in wrestling and is part of the famous Phogat family.
Politics -: Politics is the activities associated with the governance of a country or area. It involves making decisions that apply to members of a group or community.
2028 Olympics -: The 2028 Olympics is a major international sports event that will take place in the year 2028. Athletes from around the world compete in various sports during the Olympics.
Congress -: Congress is a major political party in India. It is one of the oldest political parties in the country and has been involved in Indian politics for many years.
Julana seat -: The Julana seat refers to a specific area or constituency in Haryana, India. People in this area will vote to elect their representative in the Haryana Assembly Elections.
Haryana Assembly Elections -: The Haryana Assembly Elections are elections held to choose representatives for the legislative assembly of the state of Haryana in India. These elections determine who will make important decisions for the state.
