A tragic turn of events occurred when Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the Paris Olympics, just as India was hoping to win a gold medal in the 50kg wrestling event with the help of the famous wrestler. The 29-year-old Phogat was disqualified after failing to meet the weight limit ahead of the gold medal bout.
The Indian Olympics Association (IOA) released a statement expressing regret and pain over Vinesh Phogat’s exit after she weighed a few grams over 50kg on Wednesday morning, the 12th day of the Paris Olympics 2024.
The news of Vinesh’s disqualification from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class has shocked the nation, which was hopeful for a historic gold medal. During this difficult period, the Indian Olympic team and the Indian Olympic Board requested the wrestler’s privacy.
The IOA clarified that despite the team’s best efforts through Tuesday night, Phogat could not make the weight. Rather than focusing on this major setback, the team aims to focus on the remaining competitions in the Olympics, the statement added.
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Reason for Vinesh Phogat Disqualified ahead of Finals
There was earlier speculation that the wrestler exceeded the permissible weight limit by roughly 100 grams. On Wednesday morning, sources also hinted at a possible disqualification, as this does not comply with competition rules.
Vinesh Phogat is now not eligible for even the silver medal, says Olympic rules. With the shocking and heartbreaking exit of the Indian wrestler, the women’s 50kg wrestling division at the Paris Olympics 2024 will only feature gold and bronze medal winners.
In order to compete for the gold medal, wrestlers must, however, make sure that, until the completion of the event, their weight stays within the category requirements. Sources indicated that Vinesh Phogat was 2kg overweight on Tuesday night and made an effort to reduce her weight, including cycling, jogging, and skipping.
Despite their pleas for additional time to drop the last 100 grams, the Indian Olympic delegation. Phogat’s dreams of competing for the gold medal against Sarah Hilderbrandt of the USA were dashed when this rule required her to be disqualified.
Why was Vinesh Phogat competing in the 50kg wrestling category?
Vinesh had earlier competed in the 53kg category, and she struggled to cut weight to compete in the 50kg wrestling category at the Paris Olympics 2024. The switch was challenging as the 50kg division was a lower one compared to the previous category where Phogat usually competes. She faced similar difficulty during the Olympic qualifiers but was eventually cut.
On Tuesday, Vinesh Phogat made history by reaching the 50kg wrestling Olympics final bout by stunning world champion and Tokyo gold medalist Yui Susaki of Japan. After that, Phogat continued the winning streak with two more tactically dominating wins over the Ukrainian and Cuban wrestlers.
Why Vinesh Phogat Disqualified and Did Not Win a Medal?
Her opponent, Hilderbrandt, will win the gold medal as a result of Phogat’s disqualification from the competition. And Phogat will return empty-handed. As per the competition rules, the 50kg wrestling event of the Paris Olympics 20204 will now have gold and bronze medalists, as one of the gold medal contenders was disqualified and couldn’t participate in the final bout.
Vinesh not winning a medal despite reaching the finals left Indian Olympic followers heartbroken and teary-eyed, as many feel she deserved it more than anyone else, especially after the setbacks in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
Comment down below that was these taken in the olympic was correct or not. Moreover , all we can do now is that to support Vinesh in her low time.