New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat made it to the Olympic finals by defeating top female wrestlers in the Paris Olympics. She was close to winning the gold medal, but shocking news came out on Wednesday, August 7. She was disqualified before the final match. As soon as Vinesh Phogat was out of the Olympics, many Indians were disappointed. They suspected a conspiracy against Vinesh Phogat. While common people and film stars posted in her support, on the other hand, there was a lot of politics on her. However, after Hema Malini, her husband Dharmendra is in the news due to his comments on Vinesh Phogat.
Stars like Kangana Ranaut, Hema Malini supported Vinesh Phogat after she was out of the Paris Olympics. Now Hema Malini’s husband and veteran actor Dharmendra has posted a lovely post in support of Vinesh. Dharmendra prayed for Vinesh Phogat’s health and happiness. He wrote in the post, ‘Dear daughter Vinesh, we are very sad to hear this news. You are a brave daughter of this earth. We love you and always pray for your health and happiness. May you remain happy, healthy and strong for your family and loved ones.’
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Hema Malini encouraged Vinesh
Before Dharmendra, Hema Malini had commented on social media in support of Vinesh Phogat. The actress wrote in the post, ‘Vinesh Phogat, the whole country stands behind you. You are our heroine of this Olympics. Don’t lose courage – you are made for great achievements and you have a bright future ahead of you! Just move forward bravely.’
Vinesh Phogat retired
Vinesh Phogat had expressed her disappointment on social media after the disqualification. She told about her decision to retire on social media and said that she no longer has the strength to move forward. In a post dedicated to her mother Premlata, Vinesh Phogat wrote, ‘Maa wrestling won, I lost. Forgive me, your dreams and my courage, everything is broken. I no longer have the strength. Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024. I will remain indebted to all of you. Please forgive me.’
Tags: Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Vinesh Phogat
FIRST PUBLISHED : August 8, 2024, 22:55 IST