Vinesh Phogat’s priceless gift from brother on Raksha Bandhan, his ‘whole life's earnings’
Chandigarh, August 19
It’s been a journey of tears and smiles for our champion Vinesh Phogat.
The wrestler has won hearts since she returned to India after Paris Olympic heartbreak. Where ever she went she was showered with love and support. Like others, the wrestler, too, celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her brother Harvinder Phogat in Balali village of Haryana.
In a video—which has gone viral—she is heard joking with her brother. Holding a bundle of Rs 500 notes, Vinesh revealed the special' gift from her brother on Raksha Bandhan, saying it’s his "whole life's earnings"
“I am almost 30 years old. Last year, he gave me Rs 500. After that this (showing the bundle of notes). He has earned this much money only in his whole life (jokingly), which he has given to me,” Vinesh is quoted as saying.
Charkhi Dadri, Haryana: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat celebrates Raksha Bandhan with her brother in their village Balali pic.twitter.com/YgahqHmDPq
— IANS (@ians_india) August 19, 2024
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Vinesh, 29, reached her native village around Saturday midnight and was accorded a grand welcome. Her neighbours and friends met her with tears and smiles and patted her for the courage she has shown.
Exhausted after a tiring journey that began in Paris, Vinesh addressed the gathering before calling it a day.
The two-time World Championships medallist wished that someone from Balali would better her wrestling achievements.
Before arriving in Balali, Vinesh had said that her fight against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) would continue.