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Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who returned to India from Paris on Saturday, celebrated the occasion of Rakshabandhan with her brother, who gifted her money. read more
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Vinesh Phogat celebrated Rakshabandhan with her brother in their village Balali. Image: Video screengrab
Former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat celebrated Rakshabandhan with her brother in their village Balali on Monday. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Vinesh can be seen talking after receiving money as a gift from her brother.
“This money… I am almost 30 years of age. Last year also he had given me 500 rupees and now this (shows a thick wad of banknotes). The amount that is in my hands is what he has earned in his entire life. Thank you brothers and sisters,” Vinesh said in the video.
Vinesh was recently in the news after she was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being overweight by 100 grams on the day of the women’s 50 kg final, where she was due to face USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt.
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She then filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a joint-silver medal on 7 August, but on 14 August, her appeal was dismissed by the CAS. On 8 August, a day after her disqualification, Vinesh announced her retirement from wrestling. On 17 August, Phogat made an emotional return to India from Paris following her Olympics heartbreak.
Here’s how some other Indian sportspersons celebrated the occasion of Rakshabandhan:
Celebrating Raksha Bandhan with a touch of hockey spirit! 🌟🏑 Our stars spend quality time with their brothers and sisters, embracing the familial support that keeps them motivated. #RakshaBandhan #FamilyJoy #HockeyIndia#Hockey
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.@CMO_Odisha @IndiaSports @Media_SAI… pic.twitter.com/7fQBaLTeqe
Raksha Bandhan wishes to my bhaiya Ajay!
Growing up, I was his mini-me, following him everywhere & copying everything he did (even dragging myself to school!).
And our crazy fights were the best! Waiting to get back and create more fun memories 🧿 pic.twitter.com/8gQHRxkLsa
On this Raksha Bandhan, let’s honor the beautiful connections that tie us together in love and care. 💫💛 #RakshaBandhan #LoveAndProtection
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) August 19, 2024Wishing all the Indian Football fans a happy Raksha Bandhan as we celebrate love, happiness and true relationships! ♾️💙#IndianFootball ⚽️ #RakshaBandhan2024 pic.twitter.com/bSbaVWjSBw
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) August 19, 2024)
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