Indian wrestling sensation Vinesh Phogat ’s Olympic journey came to a shocking end when she was disqualified from the women’s 50 kg category in the Paris Olympics. The reason? She was 100 grams overweight for the final weigh-in.
Phogat had created history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic wrestling final. She had defeated top contenders like Japan’s Yui Susaki. However, a cruel twist of fate awaited her.
The weight regulations in wrestling are strict. Athletes must make the weight limit on both competition days. Despite intense efforts to shed the extra weight, including rigorous exercise throughout the night, Phogat couldn’t meet the requirement.
This is not the first setback for the determined wrestler. She suffered injuries at the Rio Olympics, was eliminated in Tokyo, and now faces this heartbreaking disqualification. The Indian Olympic Association has requested privacy for Phogat during this difficult time.
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The Vinesh Phogat disqualified means Phogat will not win any medal, and the gold will go to her opponent, Sarah Hildebrandt.
This unexpected turn of events has left the nation in shock and disbelief.
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