In a major development for Indian sport, wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced a U-turn on her retirement, confirming her decision to return to the mat and focus on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Speaking to India Today, Chief Correspondent Nitin Srivastava says the 31-year-old is driven by her “unfulfilled dream” of winning an Olympic medal following her heartbreaking disqualification at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Phogat, who gave birth to a baby boy in July 2025, said she would be having her second labor. shifts. Srivastava credits the crucial support of her husband and fellow fighter Somvir Rathee in her preparation. The report underscores Phogat’s determination to overcome past setbacks and reclaim his position on the global stage.
