In what it could be a tragic incident, young wrestler Ritika Phogat, cousin of champion wrestlers Geeta and Babita Phogat ended her life. Reports claimed that the 17-year-old wrestler died by suicide.
Going into details, the young wrestler lost a wrestling tournament final held in Rajasthan recently. Unable to bear the feeling of losing the state-level competition with a mere one point, Ritika ended her life, reports claimed.
According to the information, Ritika was found dead at her uncle Mahavir Singh Phogat's residence late Monday. Ritika is undergoing training by her uncle, legendary Indian wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat at Haryana.
"May Ritika, my little sister, my uncle's daughter, rest in peace. This is a painful time for my family. Ritika was a very able wrestler. Don't know what she took this decision. Winning and losing is a part of a player's life and no one should take such a step," Geeta Phogat's tweet reads.
After the news broke out, celebrities to fans everyone condoled the sudden and tragic demise of the young wrestler. Netizens expressed their shock at the pressure Ritika took with the tournament result.
Haryana Police registered a case in this investigation and the investigation, in this case, has already started. The cops are investigating to check for the possibility of a suicide angle. More details are awaited.
Going into details, the young wrestler lost a wrestling tournament final held in Rajasthan recently. Unable to bear the feeling of losing the state-level competition with a mere one point, Ritika ended her life, reports claimed.
According to the information, Ritika was found dead at her uncle Mahavir Singh Phogat's residence late Monday. Ritika is undergoing training by her uncle, legendary Indian wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat at Haryana.
"May Ritika, my little sister, my uncle's daughter, rest in peace. This is a painful time for my family. Ritika was a very able wrestler. Don't know what she took this decision. Winning and losing is a part of a player's life and no one should take such a step," Geeta Phogat's tweet reads.
After the news broke out, celebrities to fans everyone condoled the sudden and tragic demise of the young wrestler. Netizens expressed their shock at the pressure Ritika took with the tournament result.
Haryana Police registered a case in this investigation and the investigation, in this case, has already started. The cops are investigating to check for the possibility of a suicide angle. More details are awaited.