Our fight will continue, the truth will prevail: Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming reception she received upon her arrival at the IGI Airport in Delhi.
Despite being disqualified for exceeding the weight limit in the 50 kg final, Vinesh remains determined to continue her fight for the betterment of Indian Wrestlingand declared that “the truth will prevail.”
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), through its Ad Hoc Division, dismissed Vinesh’s appeal against her disqualification.
“Our fight is not over and the fight will continue and I pray to God that truth will prevail,” Vinesh said in his address to the crowd.
Together with his Olympic colleagues Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, Vinesh has been actively protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its former boss Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for over a year.
The wrestlers have accused Singh of sexually harassing female wrestlers.
Last year, Vinesh and five other wrestlers staged a protest rally at Jantar Mantar demanding action against the former WFI chief, but were dispersed when they tried to march towards the new Parliament building.
Vinesh admitted that the warm welcome she received upon her return gave her the strength to carry on and get on with her life. She remains true to her cause and believes that the truth will eventually come out.
“Having experienced love from my fellow Indians, my village and my family, I believe I have found the courage to let this wound heal. Maybe I can return to wrestling,” said 29-year-old Vinesh.
“I just want to say that the loss of the Olympic medal is the biggest wound in my life. I don't know how long it will take to heal this wound. I don't know if I will continue wrestling or not, but I want to channel the courage I had today (Saturday) in the right direction,” she added.
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