Wrestler Vinesh Phogat prays at Golden Temple, Amritsar

Amritsar, August 30

Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50-kg women’s final match in the Paris Olympics, said she prayed for strength and courage in her life at the holiest Sikh shrine — the Golden Temple — here on Friday.

After coming out of the Sikh shrine accompanied by Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Harpreet Singh, she said, “I am feeling a positive energy...I prayed to Waheguru to give me strength and courage.” She said,“May all our loved ones remain healthy, our country remains safe and continues to progress. I have sought blessings from Waheguru to guide us and help us work in the right direction for humanity.”

Donning a saffron headgear and wearing a white salwar suit with green patterns, the wrestler, along with her husband Somvir Rathee, offered prayers at the Golden Temple.

When asked about her future plans, she preferred not to reveal her cards. She thanked the countrymen for showering immense love on her after she returned from the Paris Olympics.