Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Scores 'Gold' in Elections
Running as a Congress candidate, she defeated BJP's Yogesh Kumar by over 6,000 votes, showing her popularity and support from the local community.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has achieved a major milestone by winning her first election from the Julana constituency in Haryana. Running as a Congress candidate, she defeated BJP's Yogesh Kumar by over 6,000 votes, showing her popularity and support from the local community. This victory is being celebrated as her scoring 'gold' in politics.
Vinesh's win comes after a challenging experience at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she was disqualified from the women's 50kg freestyle competition just before her gold medal match because she was 100 grams overweight. This was a disappointing moment for Vinesh, who had made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. After this incident, she expressed her disappointment with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and announced her retirement from wrestling.
Despite this setback, Vinesh focused on her political career. She campaigned hard, addressing important issues like women's rights and farmers' welfare. Her background as an Olympian helped her connect with voters and made her a strong candidate.
As she begins her new role as a politician, Vinesh Phogat's election victory shows her resilience and dedication. She hopes to make a positive impact in her community. Vinesh has truly scored 'gold' in the political arena, proving that determination can lead to success beyond wrestling.