Actor Gulshan Devaiah reacted to Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification at the Paris Olympics 2024. Expressing his views on the social media platform, the ‘Uljhan’ actor wrote that he hopes her silver medal appeal is accepted, but feels it would be “unfair” to the other athletes who were disqualified earlier.

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the gold medal match in the 50kg category at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 7 as she was 100 grams overweight. Following this, several celebs came out in her support and praised her efforts and perseverance. Gulshan Devaiah also shared his opinion on the incident.

Taking to Twitter, the actor wrote, “Emotionally I hope the appeal is accepted and Vinesh is awarded the silver but I also feel it is unfair to all the other athletes who have previously been disqualified under similar circumstances. I am deciding to accept it and move on but it’s not really about how I feel. This must be unimaginably devastating for Vinesh and her team. As a fellow Indian I say thank you champion!!! Stay healthy Vande Mataram (sic).”

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After being disqualified, Phogat wrote a heartbreaking note on her official X account, in which she announced her retirement. She said that she is defeated and has lost courage.

,ma wrestling (Mom, wrestling) won over me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my courage are broken. I don’t have the strength anymore. Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024,” she wrote in the post.

However, Vinesh will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to appeal to be recognised as the joint silver medallist in the event. The result is likely to be announced after 5 pm today, August 8.