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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.

South African slap fighter wants rule book for little-known sport

JOHANNESBURG : He started out as a boxer, then switched to the wrestling ring. Now, South Africa's Danie "Pitbull" van Heerden wants recognition and rules for his new sport - slap fighting.

Vinesh Phogat Admitted To Hospital Due To Dehydration After Paris Olympics Disqualification: Report

In a shocking reversal of fortunes, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on Wednesday from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold. She took some extreme steps to fall under the desired weight category, including skipping meals and not drinking enough water. The 29-year-old grappler is said to have suffered extreme dehydration and had to be given medical care, media reports have suggested. At present, Vinesh is in the polyclinic of the Olympic Village, and is said to be stable and resting.

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.

Haircut, No Water Or Food For Days: What Vinesh Phogat Did To Compete In Lower Weight Category

A piece of heartbreaking news emerged from the Paris Olympic Games as India's Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50kg women's freestyle wrestling final. Over a billion people were gunning for Vinesh as she accomplished an unprecedented feat by becoming the first woman from the country to qualify for a wrestling final in the Olympic Games. But, just as prayers had started across the country ahead of Vinesh's gold medal bout, the entire sporting fraternity received a massive shock as Vinesh was disqualified for roughly weighing 100 grams over the limit of 50kg.

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.

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"There Has Been Mistake On Vinesh Phogat's Part Too": Saina Nehwal To NDTV On Wrestler's Olympic Disqualification

South African slap fighter wants rule book for little-known sport

Vinesh Phogat Admitted To Hospital Due To Dehydration After Paris Olympics Disqualification: Report

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Out Of Paris Olympics Over Weight, India Files Appeal

"100 Grams Overweight Is Nothing": Vijender Singh Fumes After Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics Disqualification

Haircut, No Water Or Food For Days: What Vinesh Phogat Did To Compete In Lower Weight Category

Can Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification Be Overturned? PM Modi Asks Olympics Body

Wrestling-India's Phogat out of gold medal bout after failing to make weight