'Should have shaved her head': Uncle Mahavir Singh Phogat blames coaches for Vinesh's disqualification at Paris Olympics
Wednesday, 7 August 2024 () Grappler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50kg women's wrestling event at the Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams. Her uncle, Mahavir Singh Phogat, blamed her coaches, claiming they should have managed her diet better and suggesting that shaving her head could have reduced her weight. He criticized the current coaches for poor weight management and expressed hope in preparing her for future Olympics. Prime Minister Modi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu extended their support, highlighting Vinesh's resilience despite the setback.
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