Dronacharya awardee and wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat has expressed his disappointment over his daughter, Olympian Vinesh Phogat’s, decision to enter politics, particularly as a Congress candidate from Julana in the upcoming Haryana Assembly Elections. He believes that she could have postponed her political career until after the 2028 Olympics, where she still had the potential to fulfill her dream of winning a gold medal. Despite his views, Vinesh has joined the Congress party and remains optimistic about her political journey.
BulletsIn
- Mahavir Singh Phogat expressed sadness over Vinesh Phogat joining politics.
- He felt Vinesh should have waited until after the 2028 Olympics to enter politics.
- Mahavir mentioned that winning a gold medal in the Olympics was his dream for her.
- Vinesh was disqualified in the Paris Olympics, which disappointed her supporters.
- Vinesh Phogat recently joined the Congress party and is contesting from Julana.
- According to Mahavir, Vinesh had no prior plans to enter politics or contest elections.
- He expressed surprise at how Congress convinced her to run for office.
- On Babita Phogat not getting a BJP ticket, Mahavir stated that such decisions are made after careful deliberation.
- Vinesh Phogat retired from wrestling after her disqualification in the Paris Olympics.
- The Haryana Assembly Elections will take place on October 5, with results announced on October 8.
