New Delhi: An unlucky disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics has turn out to be a focus for political events in Haryana because the state is all set to go to polls inside a number of months.
Haryana Chief Minister and BJP chief Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday introduced that Phogat can be honoured on the similar stage as a bronze medallist and given a grand welcome upon her return.
Saini shared a put up on microblogging website X and stated Phogat is a daughter of Haryana and say nay not been capable of play within the finals within the Olympics however she is a champion for all of us.
“Our courageous daughter of Haryana, Vinesh Phogat, carried out brilliantly and entered the finals of the Olympics. Because of some causes, she might not have been capable of play the ultimate of the Olympics however she is a champion for all of us. Our authorities has determined that Vinesh Phogat shall be welcomed and felicitated like a medalist. All of the respect, rewards and services that the Haryana authorities provides to the Olympic silver medalist shall be gratefully given to Vinesh Phogat as effectively. We’re pleased with you Vinesh!” Saini wrote in Hindi on X.
हरियाणा की हमारी बहादुर बेटी विनेश फौगाट ने ज़बरदस्त प्रदर्शन करके ओलंपिक में फाइनल में प्रवेश किया था। किन्हीं भी कारणों से वो भले ही ओलंपिक का फाइनल नहीं खेल पाई हो लेकिन हम सबके लिए वो एक चैंपियन है।
हमारी सरकार ने ये फैसला किया है कि विनेश फौगाट का स्वागत और अभिनंदन एक…
— Nayab Saini (@NayabSainiBJP) August 8, 2024
As per the federal government coverage, Olympic gold medallists obtain Rs 6 crore, silver medallists get Rs four crore, and bronze medallists are awarded Rs 2.5 crore.
Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda stated the federal government ought to honour Vinesh at par with a gold medallist and reward her accordingly. Reportedly, Hooda talked about that if he had a ample majority within the Meeting, he would have ensured Phogat’s election to the Rajya Sabha as a Congress nominee.
Mahavir Phogat Counters Bhupinder Hooda’s Comment
Mahabir Phogat countered Bhupendra Hooda’s comment and stated that when Bhupendra Singh Hooda was the Chief Minister of Haryana, he discriminated towards Geeta and Babita and what he’s saying in the present day about Vinesh is only a political stunt. Phogat through the Commonwealth Video games in 2005 and 2010, Babita received the silver medal and Geeta received gold medal. In 2012, Geeta was the primary feminine wrestler to qualify for the Olympics.
Mahavir additionally stated that as per the sports activities coverage, each Geeta and Babita needed to turn out to be DSPs, however Hooda Saheb discriminated at the moment and appointed Geeta as Inspector and Babita as Sub Inspector after which we filed a petition within the court docket later Geeta was appointed as DSP.
