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Vinesh Phogat Disqualified from Paris Olympics Final for Weight Over Limit

Posted : 08 August 2024

Vinesh Phogat, the Indian wrestler who had been a strong contender for the gold medal in the women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics, faced an unexpected setback just hours before her final match. Phogat was disqualified from the competition after weighing in 100 grams over the 50 kg limit on the morning of the finals. This disqualification meant she could not compete against American Sarah Hildebrandt for the gold medal and was effectively eliminated from the competition without the chance to win a medal.

 

The disqualification also led to Cuban wrestler Yosenilis Guzman Lopes, who had lost to Phogat in the semi-finals, being named as the competitor in the final match against Hildebrandt. Guzman Lopes eventually lost to Hildebrandt, who went on to win the gold medal. As a result of Phogat's disqualification, she finished the competition without any medal, despite her strong performances leading up to the finals.

 

In response to Phogat's disqualification, the Indian Olympic Committee expressed its disappointment but acknowledged the clear rules of the World Wrestling Federation, which mandate disqualification for competitors who do not meet weight requirements. Despite protests from the Indian committee, Phogat’s disqualification was upheld, and she was ranked last in the competition due to the missed weight limit.

 

Phogat had previously delivered impressive performances, including a significant victory over Japanese wrestler Yui Susaki, who was a favorite for the gold medal. She also defeated competitors from Ukraine and Cuba. However, her Olympic journey in Paris ended prematurely due to the weight limit issue, overshadowing her earlier successes.

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