{\"time\":1616044940762,\"strCount\":1626,\"blocks\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Wrestlers Geeta and Babita Phogat's cousin, Ritika, has died, reportedly by suicide on Wednesday, after she lost a wrestling match, according to media reports. The 17-year-old wrestler took part in the state-level sub-junior, junior women, and men wrestling competition at Lohagarh Stadium in Bharatpur. The competition was held between March 12 and 14.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read: Japan appoints 'loneliness' minister after rise in suicide case during COVID-19 pandemic\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"In the final, played on March 14, Ritika lost by a single point. \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"According to a News18 report, she hanged herself at around 11 pm. \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also read: K-drama fans mourn actor Song Yoo-Jung’s death\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Union Minister General VK Singh said it was a \\\"terrible news\\\" and that Ritika had a \\\"brilliant career ahead.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"The world has changed from where it was some decades ago. Athletes are facing pressures which were not there earlier. An essential part of their training should be to deal with these pressures,\\\" he tweeted.\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"

Terrible news that we lost #RitikaPhogat who had a brilliant career ahead. The world has changed from where it was some decades ago. Athletes are facing pressures which were not there earlier. An essential part of their training should be to deal with these pressures.
— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) March 18, 2021

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Terrible news that we lost #RitikaPhogat who had a brilliant career ahead. The world has changed from where it was some decades ago. Athletes are facing pressures which were not there earlier. An essential part of their training should be to deal with these pressures.
— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) March 18, 2021

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Rest in Peace choti behen Ritika. I still can't believe what just happened with you Will miss you forever 💔💔 Om Shanti 🥺😢🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/LiLum1kbYB
— Ritu phogat (@PhogatRitu) March 18, 2021

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Rest in Peace choti behen Ritika. I still can't believe what just happened with you Will miss you forever 💔💔 Om Shanti 🥺😢🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/LiLum1kbYB
— Ritu phogat (@PhogatRitu) March 18, 2021

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I have been getting messages all morning today. I am very sad and disturbed about what happened in my family. I urge people to not spread and believe in any rumours and act responsibly. These are tough times for me and my family and I urge you all to respect our privacy.
— Ritu phogat (@PhogatRitu) March 18, 2021

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I have been getting messages all morning today. I am very sad and disturbed about what happened in my family. I urge people to not spread and believe in any rumours and act responsibly. These are tough times for me and my family and I urge you all to respect our privacy.
— Ritu phogat (@PhogatRitu) March 18, 2021

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#RitikaPhogat

Geeta Phogat's cousin Ritika, 17, dies by suicide after losing wrestling match: Report

Ritika Phogat took part in a wrestling competition in Rajasthan's Bharatpur She lost the match on March 14 She hanged herself on Wednesday, according to reports

Ritika Phogat took part in a wrestling competition in Rajasthan's Bharatpur

She lost the match on March 14

She hanged herself on Wednesday, according to reports