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Vinesh Phogat Ends Retirement, Targets LA 2028

The three-time Olympian returns after a Paris weigh-in disqualification upheld on appeal, citing renewed motivation from public service and motherhood.

Overview

  • Phogat announced on Friday that she is resuming competitive wrestling with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as her goal.
  • She said her infant son will be part of her support team as she restarts training.
  • At Paris 2024 she was disqualified on the morning of the final for being about 100 grams over 50kg, which voided her prior wins under UWW rules.
  • Her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport was rejected, leaving the disqualification and loss of results in place.
  • During an 18-month hiatus she retired, joined the Congress party, won the Julana assembly seat in Haryana, and gave birth in July 2025.