In a major heartbreak for India, expectation of winning a gold in wrestling, Vinesh Phogat, who lodged a stunning victory in the 50kg freestyle wrestling semi-final on Tuesday, has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she was found overweight ahead of the gold medal bout.
Paris Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat disqualified for being overweight. Vinesh was scheduled to compete against the United States' Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the gold medal match. As India loses one medal, do you think there might have been a conspiracy behind Vinesh's disqualification?
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India's ace boxer Vinesh Phogat suffered a medal heartbreak in the women's 50kg category after being found 100 gm overweight before her final bout for the gold medal on Wednesday. She was disqualified by the IOA just before her bout, causing a strong protest from Indian fans.
Crores of Indians were expecting a gold medal from Vinesh Phogat in the Paris Olympics; however, she was disqualified before the final due to an increase in weight of just 100 grams. However, Vinesh worked very hard to reduce her weight. Let's know how many kilos can one lose in a day.
Day 12 of the Paris Olympics didn't start on a good note for India as Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from competing in the final. She weighed 100 grams more than 50kg and hence, was disqualified and ranked last. IOA Chief PT Usha has now released an official statement on the matter.
India's decorated wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who had qualified for the Gold medal match in the 50kg category for women at the Paris Olympics, was disqualified from participation due to being overweight. Phogat will hence finish last and will not be able to return with any medal.
Rahul Gandhi expressed disappointment and called for the Indian Olympic Association to challenge the decision, praising Vinesh’s resilience. Priyanka Gandhi lauded Vinesh’s dedication and hard work, emphasising that her journey has inspired many.
In her semi-final match, Vinesh defeated Japanese world champion Yui Susaki and assured a silver medal for India. She was set to wrestle in her final match for gold. However, according to the rules, she will now finish last.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been hospitalised due to dehydration after being disqualified from competing in the final of 50kg freestyle wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024 due to overweight.
In a heartfelt message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded wrestler Vinesh Phogat, calling her "India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian." Despite a recent setback, PM Modi expressed his unwavering support and admiration for Phogat's resilience.
It was supposed to be a big day for India but Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified for being 100 grams overweight in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category. But what do the rules say? Check everything in detail here...
Indian women's wrestler in the 50kg category, Vinesh Phogat, set to fight in the Gold medal match bout has been disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024 after being found 150 grams overweight. It was a morning shocker for the Indian contingent as the protest continues but Vinesh will miss the medal.
Paris Olympics Live Updates: It could have been a historic day for India at the Games but Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from competing in the final. The developments have been shocking from Paris as she has been hospitalised as well.
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