From Street Protest to Olympics Glory, Vinesh Phogat Leads from the Front

Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 07/08/24 Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

Vinesh Phogat

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Olympics Triumph

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Wrestler's Protest

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Crucial Part

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Knee Surgery

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Last Olympics

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Beaten Reigning Champion

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A Final for the Books

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Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Illustrious Career Decoded

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