India’s Olympic campaign has seen a significant setback. Because of his weight, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was guaranteed a medal, has been ruled out of the competition. Every sports enthusiast’s heart is shattered by this news.
Though it was anticipated that Vinesh would win the gold in the 50 kg competition, she will now return without a medal. Not much can be done at this point, according to renowned coach Mahavir Phogat, who is Vinesh’s uncle.
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Why Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Disqualified from Paris Olympic 2024?
Vinesh had to compete in her last game today (7 august). Each player’s weight is measured prior to the contest. Vinesh weighed 150 grammes over than the recommended 50 kg at this weight measurement.
Vinesh’s uncle and famous wrestling coach Mahavir Phogat said that nothing can happen now. Now no medal is going to come. He said that now nothing can happen. He said that maybe she must have eaten something at night. Due to the diet, her weight increased by 150 grams. He said that the whole country is very sad about this. He said that there can be no solution.
Mahavir said that now she will try again. She will try for 2028 and then try again. He said that according to the rules, this happens after gaining more weight. Now there is no solution.Â
Vinesh had reached here by defeating world number one wrestler Susako in her journey to the final. However, the Indian team opposed the decision of the International Olympic Association, but according to the rules, it cannot be given much importance. Vinesh came close to victory but missed the medal. Now she will have to wait for 4 years again.
The International Olympic Association’s rules state that a player is disqualified if their weight exceeds the recommended weight. Vinesh was eliminated from the tournament under the rules. She won’t be receiving any medals now.
First Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the Olympics
inesh Phogat defeated the Japanese player in the pre-quarterfinals, who is the current number one wrestling player and won the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics. Vinesh Phogat created history by defeating Japan’s Yui Susaki 3-2, as she had not lost any wrestling match for a long time.
After this, Vinesh reached the semi-finals by defeating Ukraine’s Oxana Livach 7-5 in the quarter-finals. She entered the final by defeating Cuba’s Yusnelis Guzman 5-0 in the semi-finals. These matches were played within 24 hours and the final was to be played on August 7 (12:30 pm), but now it will not be held.
For your information, Vinesh Phogat has been playing in the 53 kg category for a long time. She also played in the 53 kg weight category in the Tokyo Olympics 2021, but she qualified for the 50 kg weight category for the Paris Olympics. She lost to her junior in the 53 kg weight category and she did not even play the World Championship, so she did not get a place in that category.
