Vinesh Phogat Paris Olympics: It was heartbreaking for India’s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat to be disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024. Her 100 grams extra weight proved to be a burden for Vinesh. She tried everything possible to reduce her weight. According to reports, Vinesh even got some blood extracted. But all her efforts failed.
Vinesh has been playing in 53 kg freestyle till now. Her weight range has been 57 kg. When she was weighed before the qualifiers, her weight was 49.9 kg. Till the semi-finals, her weight was 52.7 kg. She also took a good diet during this time. But in the end things went wrong. Why and how was Vinesh disqualified and what can happen now, read the answers to important questions here…
Vinesh tried everything possible –
All the sports in the weight category get very nervous before the weighing. In such a situation, they even stop eating and drinking. Along with this, continuous running or cycling is a common thing. Therefore, Vinesh also tried everything possible. According to a report by NDTV, Vinesh tried to get some blood drawn along with getting her hair cut. But still, she could not succeed.
So will Vinesh get the silver medal? –
Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified. So now she will not get any medal. She will be in last place in her weight category. No silver medal will be given in the women’s 50 kg category.
Can Vinesh challenge the decision –
The rules of the Wrestling Federation are very strict. If the weight of any player is even 1 gram more, he will be thrown out. Vinesh had tried her best to reduce her weight. But she failed. So now Vinesh cannot challenge the decision under any circumstances.
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