Controversies Shadowing India’s First Female Triple Commonwealth Wrestling Champion

While Vinesh Fogat's achievements are celebrated, her career has also been marred by disputes. In 2023 she lodged a sexual harassment complaint against the president of the Indian wrestling federation, Brijbhushan Singh, alongside fellow wrestlers Bajrang Punia and others, staging a protest at Jantar‑Mantar.

Later, on the eve of the Paris Olympics, Vinesh was declared ineligible for the final after officials found her weight 100 grams above the required limit, despite having secured a silver medal in the qualifying rounds. The decision sparked heated debate within the wrestling community.

These controversies have placed Vinesh under intense media scrutiny, yet she continues to focus on her sport, aiming to add more international accolades to her name.