Vinesh Phogat's Homecoming: Wrestler receives a warm welcome after Paris heartbreak

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Vinesh Phogat was warmly welcomed upon her return to the country on August 17, 2024.

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After being honored by numerous supporters and 'khap panchayats' on the way to her village Balali, the celebrated wrestler remarked that the reception felt even more rewarding than winning a thousand Olympic medals.

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Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the IGI airport here and welcomed Vinesh to the beats of 'dhol'.

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Fellow wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik received Vinesh at the airport.

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An emotional Vinesh, stood in an open Jeep and thanked all the supporters for their love and support.

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