After fighting hard for Olympic glory and protesting against sexual violence, Vinesh Phogat has now stepped into a new role: the politician

ON THE CAMPAIGN trail at Karsola village in poll-bound Haryana’s Jind district is the Congress’s most talked-about candidate, Vinesh Phogat. The ace wrestler is trying to deliver a speech. Her voice is hoarse―the hectic campaign has given her an inflamed larynx.

Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat expressed confidence in securing victory in the Haryana Assembly elections with the support of Julana's people. Her decision to enter politics before the 2028 Olympics was met with disappointment by her coach,

Meet wrestler Vinesh Phogat in her new avatar as Congress's Haryana Assembly Election 2024 candidate from Julana constituency.

Vinesh Phogat is many things to many people: the face of Indian wrestling and the face of protest. But for the women of Haryana’s Julana Assembly constituency, she is what they want their young girls to be — fearless.

Vinesh Phogat's election rally in Haryana sees her vying for the Julana seat as a Congress candidate. Despite delays and challenges, she receives strong support from the local community, especially women.