It was a crushing moment for the whole country when Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics mere hours before her final match that would’ve guaranteed a Silver or a Gold. Vinesh was heartbroken and announced her retirement from wrestling. Her story is one of grit, hard work, determination and rising from multiple setbacks. She is a hero and will continue to inspire millions of people around the world for years to come.

Read stories about the triumphs and struggles of other great Olympians including wrestler Khashaba Jadhav, the first Indian to win an individual medal in the Olympics in 1952, on the Tinkle comics app.