Reba Monica John calls Vinesh Phogat a ‘Fighter’ after Olympics 2024 disqualification

Mollywood actress Reba Monica John has voiced her support for Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the Paris Olympics just before the women’s 50 kg freestyle final. Reba took to Twitter to share her admiration for Vinesh, who faced a heartbreaking end to her Olympic journey.

In her tweet, Reba Monica John shared a picture of Vinesh Phogat and wrote, “You are a fighter! Irrespective of the Result, you’re an absolute inspiration and the entire country is so proud of you. Thank you for an outstanding, memorable fight! @Phogat_Vinesh #IndiaAtOlympics.” Reba’s message underscores the widespread respect and admiration for Vinesh, highlighting her courage and impact despite the setback.

Several Malayalam celebrities such as Mohanlal, Mammootty, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and others have also reacted to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.

According to the latest update, following her disqualification, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling through a somber social media post on Thursday morning. In her message on X, she expressed her deep disappointment, writing, "Wrestling won match against me, I lost... Your dreams and my courage are shattered. I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will forever be indebted to all of you. Sorry."