Vinesh Phogat gets engaged at airport after clinching Gold in 50kg freestyle wrestling at Asian Games
Vinesh Phogat, Indian wrestler secured a gold medal in 50kg freestyle wrestling at the Asian Games at Jakarta in Palembang. Phogat got engaged to wrestler Somvir Rathee on her return to India.
Both Vinesh Phogat and Somvir Rathee reportedly exchanged rings near the arrival gate of the Delhi airport on Monday night.
She later shared a pictures of the ceremony on her Instagram account and wrote "Thank you everyone for making me feel special with your warm and beautiful birthday wishes. I am really touched and humbled with all the blessings showered on us. This birthday will always be a memorable one."
Somvir Rathee had posted a picture after the thumping victory of Vinesh Phogat at the Asian Games he wrote “I know how much hard work has come before this victory. Whatever she is today is because of her hardwork and the entire nation’s faith and love for her, without which this would not have been possible".
"Please keep giving your love and faith always. Every Indian is proud of you always and I pray you will continue to make the nation proud in the future as well,” he said.
First published: 28 August 2018, 16:46 IST