The Commonwealth & Asian games Gold medalist Vinesh Phogat accused the Wrestling federation Chief & multiple coaches of sexual harassment which is an eye opener not only for all of the athletes but for the society as a whole. She said that 10 to 20 girls have told me their stories of the national camp as well which is backed by several of them now on the social media.
Vinesh Phogat is a well-known name in Indian wrestling, particularly in the freestyle category. She hails from Haryana, a state known for producing many successful wrestlers in India. Vinesh began her wrestling career at a young age and quickly made a name for herself in the national scene. She won her first major international medal in 2012, when she won a bronze at the Junior World Wrestling Championships in Thailand.
Vinesh made her debut in the senior category in 2013 and has since then, represented India in several international competitions including the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and World Wrestling Championships. In 2014, she won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. She followed this up with another gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.
In 2018, Vinesh also won a gold medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. She secured her victory by defeating Japan's Yuki Irie in the final. She also won a bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships in 2019 and also has 2 silver and 1 bronze in commonwealth wrestling championship.
Vinesh's success has made her a role model for many young girls in India, and she is considered to be one of the top female wrestlers in India. She is known for her aggressive wrestling style and her determination to succeed.
