Phogat wrestles for power in political arena
The Straits Times|October 02, 2024
JULANA – Indian Olympic wrestling star Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Games, but she is determined to keep fighting for her constituency and against sexual harassment of women as she contests state elections on Oct 5. Phogat retired from wrestling after she was disqualified ahead of the women's 50kg freestyle final for failing to make weight by 100g despite starving herself for a week.
Phogat wrestles for power in political arena

She now spends her days campaigning in her native state of Haryana for the main opposition Congress Party, receiving blessings from party elders and building on the momentum she and other wrestlers created in 2023 by protesting against a politician who allegedly sexually harassed women athletes.

“I'm here to bring change in all sectors and take care of everyone equally, especially the women in my constituency,” Phogat, 30, said ahead of one of her door-to-door campaigns.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

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