India, March 7 -- Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning former wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced that she is pregnant with her first child. The 30-year-old, who retired from wrestling in stunningly dramatic circumstances after the 2024 Paris Olympics, made the announcement alongwith her husband, wrestler Somvir Ratheee, through their Instagram handles.

"Our love story continues with a new chapter," the couple posted on the social media platform with the emoji of a baby's foot and a heart sign. Considered among the best in the world for a long time, Vinesh made waves after qualifying for the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics. She beat Japan's Yui Susaki in her opening bout, thus ending the latter's 82-0 unbeaten re...