30
May
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Vinesh Phogat’s highly anticipated return to competitive wrestling ended in heartbreak on Saturday following a hard-fought 4-6 loss against Asian Championship silver medallist Meenakshi Goyat in the 53-kg semifinals of the Asian Games selection trials. The defeat leaves the seasoned wrestler just short of re-entering the national squad following the emotional trauma of her disqualification at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stepping onto the competitive mat for the first time since Paris, Phogat's campaign was marked by high drama even before the bouts commenced. During the official morning weigh-in, sports officials initially informed her that she could…
