August 20, 2016 10:22 AM

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Sushma Swaraj today spoke to Wrestler Vinesh Phogat who sustained injury at Rio Olympics

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today spoke to Wrestler Vinesh Phogat who sustained injury during her medal chase at the Rio Olympics. In a tweet, Mrs Swaraj said, Physiotherapist Dr Rucha Kashalkar is attending the injured wrestler and Consulate General of India in Sao Paulo Abhilasha Joshi is in constant touch. Phogat had left a quarterfinal match on a stretcher after she hurt her right knee in the middle of her 48 kg quarterfinal fight. The 21-year-old, who was widely seen as a medal prospect, suffered a ligament tear. Vinesh will have to undergo a surgery for her fractured knee when she returns back home. She is expected to be shifted to Mumbai for the surgery.

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