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When 100 gram weight blocked the way, she got her hair cut, ticket for World Championship canceled, Vinesh Phogat faced pain

Samira Vishwas | June 18, 2026 3:24 AM CST

Many times the difference between victory and defeat in sports is very small. Something similar happened with 16 year old wrestler Rohini Devba from Maharashtra. During the national trials, his weight was just 100 grams more than the prescribed limit. For a moment it seemed that her dream of playing in the World Championship would be shattered, but instead of accepting defeat, Rohini took a decision which surprised everyone. Selection trials for the Under-17 World Championship were going on in Sonipat. Rohini had arrived fully prepared, but at the time of weight check, it was found that her weight was slightly above the prescribed limit.

In such a situation, he faced the danger of being out of the competition. Many players get nervous in such a situation, but Rohini immediately found a way out. He asked his coach to cut his hair. Within a few minutes, her hair was cut short and in the weight check again she came within the prescribed limit. After this, Rohini heaved a sigh of relief and concentrated completely on her matches.

turned a difficulty into an opportunity

Rohini’s confidence after her weight problem was over was worth seeing. She won one match after another and reached the finals. Even in the last match, he played brilliantly and won. With this performance he secured a place in the Indian team for the Under-17 World Championship. For many who watched the trial, it was not just a victory, but an example of courage and spirit. The player whose dream seemed shattered a few minutes ago, was standing in front as the winner after a few hours.

Moving away from the village towards big dreams

Rohini comes from a small village in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. His family lives a simple life and is not very strong financially. Despite this he never let his dreams become small. At a young age, Rohini has won many big medals and has made her mark at the national level. Along with sports, he has good command over studies also. Now her eyes are on the World Championship, where she would like to perform brilliantly for India. Rohini’s story tells that if the intentions are strong, then even a small obstacle like 100 grams cannot stop a big dream.

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