While speaking on the Haryana elections, Dronacharya awardee & BJP leader Mahavir Singh Phogat said that the last 10 years of BJP government have been good for the state. He further called Vinesh Phogat’s decision to join Congress “her own”.

Babita Phogat revealed how her father, Mahavir, helped Vinesh overcome personal loss and become one of India's most decorated wrestlers. Babita said it has been disappointing to see Vinesh not acknowledging coach Mahavir's contributions.

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's excellent run at the Paris Olympics ended on a sour note after her disqualification for being overweight, which prompted her retirement from the sport and a subsequent shift into politics,

Former Indian wrestler Babita Phogat has expressed her disappointment that her cousin, Vinesh Phogat, did not acknowledge Babita's father, Mahavir Singh Phogat, in a recent thank-you note following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics.

One of the biggest controversies in the Paris Olympics was when Vinesh Phogar was disqualified from the competition. Ahead of her final round match, Vinesh weighed over the limit and she was out of the competition despite being assured of a medal.