Vinesh Phogat receives visa for Spain.Vinesh Phogat, a bronze medallist at the World Championships in wrestling, faced uncertainty regarding her participation in the Grand Prix of Spain 2024 in Madrid. Despite having her flight booked for Wednesday night, Phogat had not received her Schengen visa until Wednesday morning.
In an effort to resolve the issue, Phogat reached out to Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and the Ministry of External Affairs, seeking “urgent help” as she lacked information about the status of her visa application.
Vinesh Phogat receives visa for Spain
Thanks to the intervention and assistance from the government, Phogat’s visa was eventually granted, allowing her to travel to Spain and compete in the event.
“Dear authorities, Im requesting for urgent help. I applied for my Schengen visa in Bangalore on 24th june. I have to leave tonight for a competition in Spain on 6th July but have no information on visa.
Dear authorities, Im requesting for urgent help. I applied for my Schengen visa in Bangalore on 24th june.
I have to leave tonight for a competition in Spain on 6th July but have no information on visa. Requesting @mansukhmandviya @BangaloreFrance @MEABharat to help.
— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) July 3, 2024
Approximately three hours after her post, Phogat shared an update revealing that her Schengen visa had been successfully obtained.
“I have just now received my Schengen visa. I would like to sincerely thank all the authorities who have helped me get the visa so quickly. Means a lot. Thank you @mansukhmandviya @Bangalore France @MEABharat @DGSAI, TOPS and MOC team,” she wrote on X again.
I have just now received my Schengen visa. I would like to sincerely thank all the authorities who have helped me get the visa so quickly. Means a lot. Thank you @mansukhmandviya @BangaloreFrance @MEABharat @DGSAI , TOPS and MOC team
— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) July 3, 2024
Following her training and competition experience in Spain, Phogat is set to embark on a 20-day training program in France as part of her preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
FAQ’s:
Is Vinesh Phogat qualified for the Olympics?
Vinesh Phogat secured a Paris 2024 Olympics quota for India at the 2024 Asian Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Asian Games bronze medal-winning wrestler Antim Panghal will also train in Europe at the Olympic Training Centre in Tata, Hungary
Is Vinesh Phogat related to Geeta Phogat?
Vinesh is the daughter of wrestler Rajpal Phogat and cousin of wrestlers Geeta and Babita. Both her cousins have won a gold in the 55 kg category at the Commonwealth Games
Why is Vinesh Phogat famous?
Born on August 25, 1994, in the Bhiwani district of Haryana, Vinesh Phogat is an Indian wrestler. She is the daughter of wrestler. Hailing from the family of famous wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari, she became the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold in both Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Why are wrestlers protesting in India?
In January 2023, Indian wrestlers began protesting for investigation into allegations of sexual harassment of female wrestlers by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh during his tenure as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
Is Vinesh Phogat married?
Asian Games champion Vinesh Phogat tied the knot with fellow wrestler Somvir Rathee.
