Vinesh Phogat, the renowned Indian wrestler, has hinted at a potential return to the sport after retiring in 2022. On November 4, she posted a cryptic message on Instagram, accompanied by a photo from her Olympic appearance in Paris earlier this year.
“Granted, you’re tired today. Granted, today you’re a wounded bird. But you still have courage within you. You’re still alive for the sake of your goal,” Vinesh wrote in Hindi.
This post has sparked speculation among fans and wrestling enthusiasts alike, as Vinesh has previously expressed her desire to reconsider her retirement decision. After being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 due to a weight issue, she had announced her retirement.
Vinesh’s journey has been marked by both triumph and adversity. She became the first Indian female wrestler to qualify for an Olympic gold medal match, defeating four-time world champion Yui Susaki of Japan. However, her Olympic dream was shattered when she was disqualified for being overweight.
Despite the setback, Vinesh returned to India as a hero and subsequently joined the Congress party. She won the Haryana assembly elections, becoming the second female wrestler from the state to enter politics after her cousin Babita Phogat.
Vinesh’s Instagram post has reignited hopes of her return to wrestling. Her words suggest a renewed determination and a desire to achieve her goals. Whether or not she decides to make a comeback remains to be seen, but her cryptic message has certainly left the wrestling world buzzing with anticipation.
