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Why wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from participating in Paris Olympics final?
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from taking part in the Paris Olympics final for being overweight. Vinesh was assured of a silver medal and was set to compete for the gold medal on Wednesday (August 7).
Updated Aug 11, 2024, 08:08 IST
Vinesh Phogat disqualified
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday (August 7) was disqualified from taking part in the final of her event at the Paris Olympics. She was scheduled to face USA's Sarah Hildebrandt in the final.
Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat was found overweight on the morning of the final. She weighed 100 grams more than 50 kg on the day of the final.
Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat spent a sleepless night and did not eat or drink the night before the final. Vinesh also cut her hair to lose weight but she wasn't able to reduce those 100 grams.
Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat participated in three matches on Tuesday (August 6). She won the round of 16, quarter-final and the semi-final to assure herself of a silver medal.
Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat was ruled out of the 2016 Olympics due to an injury in the quarter-final. She lost the quarter-final in the 2021 Olympics too. Vinesh was assured of a medal in Paris.
Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat was India's strongest medal contender in wrestling. Her disqualification came as a big blow to the country.
IOA issues statement
PT Usha, the president of IOA, issued an official statement after her disqualification. Vinesh is physically and mentally normal, as per the IOA's statement.
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