Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who pulled out of Asian Games because of a knee damage, on Thursday underwent a surgical procedure in Mumbai and vowed to come back again stronger. Phogat, who was on the forefront of the protest towards WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, had received a direct entry to the Hangzhou Asian Games however suffered an damage whereas coaching on August 13.

Phogat posted an image on X, previously twitter, along with her physician Dinshaw Pardiwala, who operated on her left knee.

“Whenever I have fallen, you have stood by my side against all odds.

Just like my faith in god, my faith in you is beyond measurable. Today I look at you as not just my doctor but someone I look up to for life-advice,” she wrote. “Every conversation with you gives me confidence, hopefulness and clarity. I thank you with everything sir.

“I’m certain we’ll bounce again stronger than earlier than and look again at this era as a small stepping stone to what waits forward,” she added.