Indian Olympian Vinesh Phogat swaps wrestling arena for politics


Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat poses for a picture, after an interview with Reuters, at her residence in Sonipat, northern state of Haryana, India, June 10, 2023. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo

JULANA, India (Reuters) - Indian Olympic wrestling star Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Games, but she's determined to keep fighting for her constituency and against sexual harassment of women as she contests state elections this Saturday.

Phogat retired from wrestling after she was disqualified ahead of the women's 50 kg freestyle final for failing to make weight.

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