Vinesh Phogat

2024 - 9 - 7

Wrestling Politics: When Vinesh Phogat Tackled the Ring and the Rally!

Bajrang Punia - Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh - Haryana Assembly Elections - Olympics - Politics in Sports - Sports Endorsements - Vinesh Phogat - Wrestling Federation of India

Vinesh Phogat enters politics as Brij Bhushan steps in the ring—wrestling never looked so political!

Vinesh Phogat, India’s celebrated wrestler, has recently stepped into a new arena—politics! After a disappointing disqualification at the Paris Olympics, she, along with fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia, has joined the Congress party, intending to bring some reform in the wrestling federation. In the midst of their political debut, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh commented that Vinesh deserved her fate at the Olympics, suggesting the moral high ground is a bit slippery when you're in the wrestling business. Is this a case of "you throw me under the bus, I’ll throw you under the ring?"

In response to the political jabs from Brij Bhushan, Bajrang didn’t hold back. He called out the former Wrestling Federation of India president, standing firm against the accusations of cheating and disrespect. The wrestling ring has turned into a microphone for their political aspirations, and it seems their opponents are just as troublesome as those they face on the mat. Meanwhile, the Phogat clan is buzzing with opinions, as Mahavir Phogat, Vinesh's uncle, advised her to steer clear from Congress politics. It's a family affair, but this time, it’s served with a side of political drama!

But the wrestling world isn’t the only thing transforming—Vinesh, who recently ditched her railway job to focus on her political career, is also becoming a hot commodity in marketing, with around 15 brands itching to buddy up with her! This surge in popularity suggests Vinesh has likely mastered the art of combining accolades in wrestling with flourishing brand deals. It just goes to show that while Vinesh may have fallen out of the Olympics spotlight, her fame is merely transitioning to the political landscape.

Interestingly, Vinesh and Bajrang's presence in politics has raised eyebrows about their real intentions. Are they being genuine advocates for athletes, or merely chess pieces in a larger political scheme? Whatever it is, this fierce woman might soon have Rahul Gandhi in a headlock if the rivalry stays heated!

Did you know that Vinesh Phogat made history as the first Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Olympics? With numerous accolades under her belt, she’s not just a wrestler; she’s a symbol of hope for aspiring athletes. As the intrigue of wrestling meets politics, we can only wait with bated breath for the next round of this enthusiastic bout!

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Brij Bhushan gloating over Vinesh Phogat's Olympic loss: Bajrang ... (India Today)

Reacting to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's statement that Vinesh Phogat deserved to be disqualified from the Paris Olympics, Bajrang Punia said the ex-WFI ...

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Vinesh Phogat: चाचा महीवार फोगाट ने विनेश की राजनीति में एंट्री पर जताई ... (Dainiktribune)

Vinesh Phogat: विनेश फोगाट के चाचा महावीर फोगाट ने कहा कि विनेश को राजनीति में नहीं आना चाहिए था। खासकर कांग्रेस में तो नहीं।

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“I too got offers” says Sakshi Malik, terms Bajrang Punia, Vinesh ... (The Hindu)

Olympians Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat join Congress, while Sakshi Malik remains apolitical to focus on women in wrestling.

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Brij Bhushan's first reaction as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join ... (Hindustan Times)

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in his first reaction to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining Congress, said, “The move began two years ago.

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Vinesh Phogat: India's top wrestler joins opposition Congress party (BBC News)

Vinesh Phogat was recently in the news after she was disuqalified at the Paris Olympics.

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'God punished you': Brij Bhushan Singh makes 'cheating' claim on ... (Times of India)

India News: Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accused wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia of cheating and disrespecting women after ...

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Vinesh Phogat Salary: रेलवे में OSD की नौकरी छोड़ी... जानिए अभी कितना ... (आज तक)

विनेश फोगाट को करीब 15 ब्रांड्स अपने ऐड हिस्‍सा बनाने के लिए तैयार हैं. क्योंकि इनकी पॉपुलैरिटी इस कदर बढ़ी है कि पूरे देश में विनेश फोगाट ...

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Vinesh Phogat अब नहीं लड़ पाएंगी चुनाव! सामने आया ये बड़ा अपडेट (Patrika News)

Haryana Assemble Elections 2024: पहलवान विनेश फोगाट (Vinesh Phogat) और बजरंग पुनिया (Bajrang Punia) भारतीय रेलवे (Indian Railway) से इस्तीफा ...

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विनेश फोगाट के पति क्या करते हैं, परिवार में कौन-कौन? जानिए सबकुछ (Zee News Hindi)

Vinesh Phogat Family: कांग्रेस ने हरियाणा विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए 32 उम्मीदवारों की पहली सूची जारी कर दी है, जिसमें पहलवान विनेश फोगाट का भी ...

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Haryana polls: Cong releases first list; fields Vinesh Phogat from ... (Business Standard)

The Congress on Friday released its first list of 31 candidates for the Haryana Assembly polls, fielding former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda from ...

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Bajrang Punia hits back at Brij Bhushan Singh on ex-WFI chief's ... (Hindustan Times)

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, who participated in last year's protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, joined the Congress on Friday | Latest News ...

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Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia used by Cong as pawns: Brij ... (Business Standard)

Wresters Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia were used by the Congress as "pawns" in their "conspiracy" to take control of the Wrestling Federation of India and ...

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Vinesh Phogat Net Worth: कितनी कमाती हैं विनेश फोगाट, जानिए कितनी ... (News18 इंडिया)

भारतीय महिला पहलवान विनेश फोगाट इनदिनों सुर्खियों में हैं. विनेश ने हाल में रेलवे की नौकरी को छोड़कर राजनीति में कदम रखा है.

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विनेश फोगाट किसी दिन राहुल गांधी को भी फंसा सकती हैं कि उन्होंने खींच लिया ... (Jansatta)

बृजभूषण सिंह ने विनेश फोगाट पर हमला करते हुए कहा कि वो किसी दिन राहुल गांधी को ना फंसा दें।

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Brij Bhushan says allegations against him were “conspiracy” after ... (The Hindu)

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia join Congress, sparking controversy and accusations from BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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'God punished Brij Bhushan ... ': Congress hits back at ex-WFI chief ... (Times of India)

India News: Congress leader Supriya Shrinate pointed out Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's absence from Parliament and Vinesh Phogat's potential MLA victory.

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Bajrang Punia counters Brij Bhushan Singh after 'cheating' dig at ... (Livemint)

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress on Friday, sparking a war of words with former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh.

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New journey not just politics, but fight for justice, says Vinesh Phogat (Business Standard)

Vinesh expressed her happiness after meeting the Congress leader and recounted her experience during the protest in a sexual harassment case against ex-MP ...

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'मुझे पूरा विश्वास है...', कांग्रेस ने बजरंग पूनिया को सौंपी बड़ी जिम्मेदारी तो ... (ABP News)

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कांग्रेस से हरियाणा विधानसभा चुनाव लड़ेंगी विनेश फोगाट, ये पांच ओलंपियन ... (ABP News)

Vinesh Phogat: हरियाणा विधानसभा चुनाव 2024 से पहले ओलंपियन विनेश फोगाट कांग्रेस में शामिल हो गईं. वह विधानसभा चुनाव भी लड़ेंगी.

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Vinesh Phogat Net Worth: कितना कमाती हैं विनेश फोगाट, जानें संपत्ति ... (Zee News Hindi)

Haryana Vidhansabha Chunav 2024: हरियाणा विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए कांग्रेस ने अपने 32 उम्मीदवारों की पहली लिस्ट शुक्रवार को जारी कर दी थी.

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'देश के टैक्स का 75 लाख रुपये...', विनेश के 'चुनावी दंगल' में उतरने पर बोले ... (ABP News)

Sanjay Singh on Vinesh Phogat: भारतीय कुश्ती संघ (WFI) अध्यक्ष संजय सिंह ने कहा कि विनेश फोगाट का वजन कैसे बढ़ा, देश एक मेडल से चूक गया ...

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Railways initiate process to relieve Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia (The Hindu)

Railway wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia to be relieved for election contest, despite notice period norm.

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Vinesh Phogat first reaction to Brij Bhushan's 'cheating' allegation ... (Livemint)

A day after BJP leader Brij Bhushan accused her of "cheating", Wrestler and Congress leader Vinesh Phogat said, "the pain of not getting a medal had ...

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Vinesh Phogat and Punia: विनेश फोगाट व पुनिया को जल्द पदमुक्त करेगा ... (Dainiktribune)

पुनिया और फोगाट हाल में कांग्रेस में शामिल हुए। फोगाट को हरियाणा में जुलाना विधानसभा सीट से चुनाव लड़ने के लिए टिकट दिया गया है। रेलवे के एक ...

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रेलवे से 'फ्री' नहीं हुईं विनेश फोगाट, बजरंग पूनिया का भी इस्तीफा पेडिंग ... (ABP News)

Vinesh Phogat:कांग्रेस ज्वॉइन करने से पहले विनेश फोगाट ने अपनी रेलवे की नौकरी से इस्तीफा दिया था. इस बात की जानकारी उन्होंने सोशल मीडिया ...

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