Did Vinesh Phogat get Rs 16 crore as reward? Know the truth of the viral claim

Vinesh Phogat Paris Olympics 2024: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was welcomed in a grand manner after her return. Vinesh missed out on winning a medal in the Paris Olympics 2024. She was disqualified before the gold medal match. Now a post is going viral on social media about Vinesh. It is being claimed that Vinesh has received prize money of more than Rs 16 crore. But the truth of this claim is something else. Vinesh’s husband Somveer Rathi has denied it.

Actually, it is being claimed that Vinesh has been given prize money by different organizations of the country. Vinesh has been given Rs 2 crore each by Haryana Vyapar Sangathan, International Jat Mahasabha and Punjab Jat Association. Similarly, the total amount in the post is stated to be Rs 16 crore and Rs 30 lakh. But Vinesh’s husband Somwar Rathi has denied this claim. He has shared the post on Instagram and termed it wrong.

Vinesh Phogat had secured the silver medal in the Paris Olympics. But before the gold medal match, she was found overweight. Vinesh’s weight was 100 grams more. She was disqualified for this reason. After this, Vinesh also appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for the silver medal. But her appeal was rejected. This shocked not only Vinesh but also her fans. After Vinesh’s return to India, she was welcomed in an interesting manner.

Vinesh Phogat has not received any money from the following organizations, businessmen, companies and parties. All of you are our well-wishers, please do not spread false news. This will not only harm us but will also harm social values.

This is just a means to gain cheap popularity. pic.twitter.com/ziUaA8ct1W

— Somvir Rathee (@somvir_rathee) August 18, 2024

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