Vinesh Phogat Arrives In Delhi, Fans Storm The Airport To Get A Glimpse

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport after a heartbreak in Paris Olympics. She was disqualified after being 100 grams overweight after she reached the 50kg wrestling final. The airport is completely covered with security but fans have stormed the airport to show their massive support. Vinesh had to stay back in Paris as she waited for the verdict from the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) but the decision did not turn into her favour and she did not even receive the silver medal.

As Vinesh arrived in New Delhi, she received  a heartwarming welcome from the fans who gathered in large number at the airport and waited for her. Sakshi Malik was also seen to be present there.

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Gagan Narang, the bronze medal winning shooter at the London Olympics called her a champion. Both of them were on the same flight returning back to Delhi.

"She came as a champion on day 1 into the games village and she will always remain our champion. Sometimes one doesn't need an Olympic medal to inspire a billion dreams.. @vineshphogat you have inspired generations. Salute to your grit," Narang posted on X.

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"Vinesh is returning to the country. People have come here at the (Delhi) airport to welcome her. People are also waiting to welcome her at our village. People are exciting to meet Vinesh and encourage her," her brother Harvinder Phogat said.