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Xtra Time Web Desk: Geeta and Babita Phogat have subtly criticized their cousin Vinesh Phogat for not mentioning their father, Mahavir Phogat, in her public statement following her disqualification at the Paris Olympics.

Vinesh's omission of Mahavir from her list of acknowledgments, despite his significant role in her wrestling career, has led to cryptic social media posts from Geeta and Babita. This controversy adds to the drama surrounding Vinesh's disappointing Olympic experience, where she was disqualified for missing the weight limit by just 100 grams.

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Vinesh's emotional message after the disqualification thanked many supporters, but the absence of her uncle’s name was noted by the family. Despite this discord, Vinesh received a warm welcome upon her return to India, with fellow Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among those who greeted her.

कर्मों का फल सीधा सा है
'छल का फल छल '
आज नहीं तो कल

— geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) August 16, 2024

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"हर वो कामयाबी हार है"
"जिसका मकसद सिर्फ हर किसी को नीचा दिखाना है"।

— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) August 17, 2024

Mahavir, although disheartened by the Olympics outcome, has continued to support Vinesh and encouraged her to focus on the 2028 Games. In her statement, Vinesh also touched on personal struggles, including the loss of her father and her mother’s battle with cancer, and left the possibility open for a return to wrestling. The family rift, highlighted by the omission of Mahavir’s name, has added complexity to her already challenging journey.