Sat Sep 07 13:02:08 UTC 2024: – Vinesh Phogat, India’s top wrestler, has joined the Congress party after retiring from the sport due to Olympics disqualification
– Announcement comes days before assembly elections in Haryana, her home state
– Phogat wants to serve people, especially women, with the same dedication as her wrestling career
– Fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia also inducted into the party, met with Rahul Gandhi before joining
– Phogat has supported farmers’ protests in the past, resigns from Indian Railways post
– In the past, Phogat played a key role in protests against former federation chief accused of sexual harassment
– Phogat’s disqualification from Olympics final match crushed India’s hopes of winning gold, challenged decision at Court of Arbitration for Sports
– Disqualification came after weighing a few grams above weight limit on morning of match

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