She took to her instagram stories and shared a long yet inspirational note. Alia’s note read, “Vinesh Phogat you are an inspiration to the entire nation. Nothing can take away you resilience, nothing can take away your courage & nothing can take away your hardships you’ve been through to create history! Today you must be heartbroken to say that least and we are heartbroken with you. But woman you are gold, you are iron and you are steellll!!! AND NOTHING CAN TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU! A champion for ages! There is no one like you @vineshphogat”
An excerpt from Farhan Akhtar’s post read, “Please know that we are all very proud of you and all you have done for the sport. You will always be a champion and an inspiration to millions.”
The weight discrepancy occurred due to a combination of factors, including the rigorous nature of training and perhaps dietary or management issues. Despite her outstanding performance and her historic achievement of reaching the finals, the technical and regulatory aspects of the sport were not in her favour.