Vinesh Phogat Opts For Rs 4 Crore Cash Prize From Haryana Govt After Paris 2024 Heartbreak

Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler-turned-politician, has opted for a cash prize after the Haryana government recently offered her benefits equivalent to an Olympic silver medallist, asking her to choose from various options. According to news agency PTI, Phogat was disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for being overweight ahead of her gold medal bout in the 50-kg category.

Phogat led a protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh. She successfully contested the Haryana Assembly elections from Julana in Jind district last year on a Congress ticket. Recently, the Haryana government offered three choices to Phogat under its sports policy.

News agency PTI, quoting officials, said that she opted for a cash award of Rs. 4 crore. She submitted a letter to the state sports department on Tuesday to inform them of her decision.