Today’s Ten: 100 gm crushes a billion dreams
By Pragadish Kirubakaran in Media News on Thursday, 08th August 2024 at 3:55pmIn what can only be described as a cruel twist of fate, Vinesh Phogat's Olympic journey, marked by relentless struggle and determination, ended in heartbreak. Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian wrestler to reach an Olympic final, faced an agonising disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 due to a minor weight discrepancy. Despite her monumental efforts to overcome personal and professional adversities, she was just 100 grams over the weight limit, crushing the hopes of billions and denying her a historic medal. To put that into perspective, that's the weight of a bar of soap, 2 whole eggs, or even your favourite tee-shirt.
Vinesh’s journey over the past two years has been a rollercoaster. From being beaten, arrested, and labelled anti-national during the wrestlers' agitation to los...
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