Jaipur : Even after reaching the final of Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat did not get any medal. She was disqualified in the 50 kg weight category due to being 100 grams overweight. However, later Vinesh Phogat appealed to CAS and demanded a joint silver medal, but her demand was rejected by CAS. Vinesh Phogat may not have won any medal in Paris Olympics, but her tremendous performance in the semi-finals has brought Phogat great fame.
Vinesh received a grand welcome on her return to India
After returning from Paris, Vinesh Phogat was given a grand welcome in India. It took Phogat about 12 hours to cover a distance of 135 km from Delhi airport to her native village Balali. Panchayats honoured Phogat at various places on the way. Along with a grand welcome in Balali, the elders also honoured Vinesh Phogat with a gold medal. The Olympic Games, which are held every four years, have increased the demand for Vinesh Phogat as a brand ambassador along with fame.
Earlier she used to charge 25 lakhs for an advertisement
According to a report by Economic Times, Vinesh Phogat’s advertising fees have increased compared to the fees charged before the Paris Olympics. All this has happened due to her increased brand value. According to the information, Vinesh used to charge Rs 25 lakh for every advertisement before the Paris Olympics 2024. Now she is demanding advertising fees ranging from Rs 75 lakh to Rs 1 crore from a brand.
Big brand value of Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra
Apart from Vinesh Phogat, the brand value of Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals in Paris Olympics, and Neeraj Chopra, who won silver, has also increased tremendously. According to the report, Neeraj Chopra’s brand value has increased by 30-40 percent to 40 million US dollars or Rs 330 crore. Neeraj Chopra earlier used to charge Rs 3 crore for a deal from a brand, which has now increased to Rs 4 to 4.5 crore. At the same time, Manu Bhaker, winner of two bronze medals in Paris Olympics, is now asking for Rs 1.5 crore for a deal. Earlier she used to charge Rs 25 lakh from a brand for an advertisement.
