Vinesh Phogat's bid to qualify for the Asian Games 2026 ended with a 4-6 semi-final loss to Meenakshi Goyat in the women's 53kg trials. After the defeat, the former World Championships medallist accused WFI officials of celebrating her loss and claimed the federation wanted her "to die quickly." Despite the setback, the 31-year-old vowed to make a strong comeback and silence her critics.
New Delhi: A heartbroken but defiant Vinesh Phogat launched a stinging attack on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after failing to qualify for the Asian Games 2026, alleging that sections within the federation wanted her 'to die' while vowing to continue her fight against all odds.
The former World Championships medallist saw her Asian Games hopes come crashing down after a 4-6 defeat to Meenakshi Goyat in the women's 53kg semi-finals at the selection trials held here at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
Moments after her defeat, the 31-year-old did not hide her frustration with the federation.
“WFI officials were cheering when I lost. Let them celebrate for now. I’m incredibly stubborn and driven, and setbacks only fuel my determination. I’ll make a comeback, and when I do, I’ll silence every doubter with my performance. Right now, the federation wants me to die quickly — that’s what they think,” Phogat told IANS after failing to qualify for the Asian Games.
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