Beautiful piece. Was gut wrenching to see her disqualified not because I wanted us to win the medal but for what it would mean for her and all that she stood and fought for. She is a living hero in so many ways ❤️
When this whole episode was unfolding, I was angry sad and distraught. You have a gift and you have nurtured it well as I could articulate and resonate with many of my emotions through this piece. Thank you
A brilliant piece indeed! The way you write is mesmerizing and this piece especially gave me goosebumps. It was absolutely crushing to hear what Vinesh had to go through, I just hope she finds peace and is able to work through her grief!
What a beautiful celebration of Vinesh. I don’t write on sports because I don’t watch or understand it as much. However, I do understand human spirit that makes ordinary humans into heroes. Vinesh is one. You are right Sarthak.
This is a fitting tribute to Vinesh Phogat. My words fail me Sarthak- I just read it out to the good man at home and I found myself choking with emotion. Yes, we want our heroes to be 'whole' people; Vinesh Phogat will be one such. Thank you so much for writing this and just so brilliantly. 🎖️
Loved this, Sarthak! An important topic and beautiful writing. Your metaphor game is so strong - "fought with bare hands against the iron fist of the Indian state" - really leaves an impression in the mind.
Fantastic. You’ve done her a great service by placing the Paris Olympics next to all her other battles, and putting things in perspective. Thank you for this piece.
It is heartbreaking and yet, like you said, she has inspired us - the sport and its medal being secondary. Not often that such Titans walk amongst us. Her gift to all of us extends beyond wrestling. I really hope she knows that.
Vinesh Phogat's life should become a part of our children's syllabus, so that our future generation can be inspired from an individual who made the entire system that was against her, bow before her.
She went to the Olympics as a hero, and returned with an even greater aura.
Wow. You made me shed some tears again. This piece is so beautifully written. After Vinesh's news and Neeraj's silver, I was thinking about this—about heroes. It’s like reading my own thoughts, but your writing has given so much depth to them. With Vinesh's retirement announcement, and as Neeraj said, I hope we collectively don’t forget what she has been able to accomplish, with or without the medal.
Beautiful piece. Was gut wrenching to see her disqualified not because I wanted us to win the medal but for what it would mean for her and all that she stood and fought for. She is a living hero in so many ways ❤️
Thank you, Ila! Was indeed so crushing to read that news. I don't think anyone could quite believe their eyes.
Sarthak, you are a poet—a keen observer who uses words as a surgeon wields a scalpel. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the kind words :)
When this whole episode was unfolding, I was angry sad and distraught. You have a gift and you have nurtured it well as I could articulate and resonate with many of my emotions through this piece. Thank you
Thank you so much, Jeff!
A brilliant piece indeed! The way you write is mesmerizing and this piece especially gave me goosebumps. It was absolutely crushing to hear what Vinesh had to go through, I just hope she finds peace and is able to work through her grief!
Thank you, Harry.
And totally. Hope she finds some rest.
What a beautiful celebration of Vinesh. I don’t write on sports because I don’t watch or understand it as much. However, I do understand human spirit that makes ordinary humans into heroes. Vinesh is one. You are right Sarthak.
Thank you, Rituparna! :)
This is a fitting tribute to Vinesh Phogat. My words fail me Sarthak- I just read it out to the good man at home and I found myself choking with emotion. Yes, we want our heroes to be 'whole' people; Vinesh Phogat will be one such. Thank you so much for writing this and just so brilliantly. 🎖️
Thank you so much, Charulatha! Very kind of you :)
Loved this, Sarthak! An important topic and beautiful writing. Your metaphor game is so strong - "fought with bare hands against the iron fist of the Indian state" - really leaves an impression in the mind.
Thank you, Amrita! :)
Fantastic. You’ve done her a great service by placing the Paris Olympics next to all her other battles, and putting things in perspective. Thank you for this piece.
Thank you so much, Maanav. :)
Years later when someone looks up for writing on Vinesh, this will be read.
That is very kind, Bharadwaj. Thank you:)
Sarthak this is go good. You emote so well through words.
About Vinesh, my only wish for her is she get some peace and happiness in the days to come. She is a hero of this country. I hope she knows that.
Thank you, Sanket! And I swear to god man.
It is heartbreaking and yet, like you said, she has inspired us - the sport and its medal being secondary. Not often that such Titans walk amongst us. Her gift to all of us extends beyond wrestling. I really hope she knows that.
What a beautiful essay! Especially the last segment on heroes. Thank you for writing this :)
Thank you so much, Sanskriti! :)
I will keep coming back to this. Brilliant post. Thanks Sarthak!
Thank you, Avinash!
Brilliant writing, Sarthak! I loved every para
Thank you, Ayush!
Vinesh Phogat's life should become a part of our children's syllabus, so that our future generation can be inspired from an individual who made the entire system that was against her, bow before her.
She went to the Olympics as a hero, and returned with an even greater aura.
You have a way with words Sarthak, superb
Thank you, Sameer!
Wow. You made me shed some tears again. This piece is so beautifully written. After Vinesh's news and Neeraj's silver, I was thinking about this—about heroes. It’s like reading my own thoughts, but your writing has given so much depth to them. With Vinesh's retirement announcement, and as Neeraj said, I hope we collectively don’t forget what she has been able to accomplish, with or without the medal.
Thank you, Pooja. :) And indeed, Neeraj is so right.