Vinesh Phogat Receives Emotional Hero’s Welcome Upon Return From Paris Olympics

Aug 17, 2024 Vishakha Bhardwaj

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was greeted with a grand reception upon her return to India from the Paris 2024 Olympics

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The Delhi airport was filled with fans cheering her arrival

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Vinesh, who missed out on a medal by just 100 grams, was visibly emotional

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Emotional upon reuniting with her loved ones, Vinesh expressed gratitude to the fans

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