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"There Has Been Mistake On Vinesh Phogat's Part Too": Saina Nehwal To NDTV On Wrestler's Olympic Disqualification
Vinesh Phogat's day of triumph turned into abject despair on Wednesday morning after the wrestler was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh had qualified for the 50kg women's wrestling final - the first Indian woman to do so. But now she will have to return empty-handed from Paris. The Indian Olympic Association requested privacy for the wrestler, who was competing in her third Olympics.
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Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Out Of Paris Olympics Over Weight, India Files Appeal
India's ace grappler Vinesh Phogat stood on the cusp of ultimate glory in the Paris Olympic Games 2024 but has now be disqualified from the competition entirely. Vinesh, who was competing in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category, is out of the competition, having been weighed over the limit for her event. Vinesh usually competes in the 53kg category but brought her weight down to 50kg for the Paris Olympics. On Day 2 of her weigh-in, however, Vinesh was found weighing over the desired limit, though by a small margin of about 100 grams. An appeal has already been filed by the Indian Olympic Association on the matter.
"100 Grams Overweight Is Nothing": Vijender Singh Fumes After Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics Disqualification
It was supposed to be Vinesh Phogat's day at the Paris Olympics 2024. After qualifying for final of the women's 50kg wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024, Vinesh Phogat was primed for the gold medal as she was in top form.
Can Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification Be Overturned? PM Modi Asks Olympics Body
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, hoping to win India a gold medal at Paris Olympics, received a shock today after being disqualified from her event hours before the final. The reason: she was 100 grams overweight to compete in the 50-kg wrestling event. The news has broke the heart of millions of Indians, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has requested the Indian Olympic Association to explore all options to appeal against the disqualification.
Wrestling-India's Phogat out of gold medal bout after failing to make weight
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the women's 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday after failing to make weight, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said.
Paris Olympics 2024: How India Can Add Four More Medals To Tally Today
Three bronze medals in the kitty, at least a silver assured, the Indian contingent is already confirmed of 4 medals from the Paris Olympic Games. All three medals that India have at the moment, have come from shooting, with Manu Bhaker playing a big role in two of them. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's entry into the women's 50m freestyle wrestling final has assured India of a silver medal at least, though the veteran grappler would be keen to script history by clinching the prized yellow metal in the final on Wednesday.