India got a big shock, Vinesh Phogat disqualified before the gold medal match
Vinesh Phogat Disqualified: Vinesh's weight was found to be 100 grams more than the set standard. According to the rules of the competition, the wrestler is weighed before every match. In which Vinesh was found to be overweight.
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On the 12th day of the Paris Olympics, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who emerged as India's gold medal hope, got a big shock. She was disqualified before the final match due to excess weight. Due to this, she has not only been out of the final match but has also missed the medal.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed this and said that Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified due to being overweight. The association said, 'The Indian team is saddened that Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the 50 kg category of women's wrestling. Despite the best efforts made by the team overnight, this morning she weighed a few grams more than 50 kg. No further comment will be made by the team at this time. The Indian team requests you to respect Vinesh's privacy. She would like to focus on the current competitions. '
According to Patrika, Vinesh's weight has come out to be 100 grams more than the set standard. According to the rules of the competition, the wrestler is weighed before every match. Vinesh was found overweight. According to the rules of the competition, Vinesh will not be eligible for the silver medal either. Now only gold and bronze medals will be given in this category.
Vinesh Phogat was to play the final match against America's Sarah Hildebrand tonight. Now due to her exit, Sarah will be given the gold medal. Sarah has won a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics. At the same time, she has 2 silver and two bronze medals to her name in the World Championship.
