New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a big statement about wrestler Vinesh Phogat. Prime Minister Modi has described Vinesh Phogat as the brave daughter of the country. PM Modi said that Vinesh created history by reaching the final of the Paris Olympics. The Prime Minister said this while talking to the Olympic athletes on 15 August.

It is worth noting that Vinesh had to be disqualified before the final of 50 kg freestyle wrestling in Paris Olympics due to being overweight. After this, Vinesh filed an appeal against it in the Sports Arbitration. Also, she demanded to be jointly awarded the silver medal. However, on August 14, the Sports Arbitration rejected Vinesh's appeal.

'Daughter of the nation'

India won six medals in the Paris Olympics. This included one silver and five bronze medals. Modi met the athletes who returned from Paris at the PM residence. During this, he encouraged all the players and praised them. During this, the PM said about Vinesh Phogat, Vinesh is the brave daughter of the country. She created history by reaching the finals.

Sad news came on 14 August

Let us tell you that on the news of Vinesh Phogat being disqualified, PM Modi had asked the Indian Olympics Association (IOA) to lodge a strong objection on this matter. Vinesh Phogat had appealed to CAS regarding the medal dispute. The case was heard for three hours on 9 August. The court said that the decision would be given before the Olympics ended, but gave the decision on 14 August.