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Vinesh Phogat Announced Retirement: A Champion's Farewell

Vinesh Phogat, an Indian woman wrestler, was disqualified from the 50kg gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics 2024 due to her weight in the final match, she announced her retirement from wrestling.

The Disqualification Saga

  • Vinesh Phogat disqualified from 50kg gold medal bout at Paris Olympics 2024
  • Found 100 grams overweight on the morning of the final match
  • Actually exceeded weight limit by 2.7 kg after semi-final bout
  • Desperate attempts to lose weight included restricting food and water intake
  • Medical team's efforts unsuccessful in meeting required weight limit
  • Disqualification led to reshuffling of final match participants

Phogat's Olympic Journey and Retirement

  • Became first Indian woman wrestler to reach Olympic final
  • Defeated Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in semi-finals
  • Was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the US in gold medal match
  • Announced retirement from wrestling on social media platform X
  • Emotional message, apologizing for broken dreams
  • Wrestling career spanned from 2001 to 2024

Legal Challenge and Appeal

  • Appealed against disqualification to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
  • Requested to be awarded joint silver medal despite disqualification
  • CAS verdict expected on Thursday morning
  • United World Wrestling (UWW) stated current weigh-in rules cannot be changed retrospectively
  • IOA chief P T Usha met with UWW President to discuss the situation

Impact on Tournament and Phogat's Health

  • Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez replaced Phogat in final
  • Sarah Ann Hildebrandt won gold medal in revised final bout
  • Phogat spent significant time at polyclinic due to severe dehydration
  • Dehydration caused by desperate measures to make weight
  • Measures included going hungry, avoiding fluids, and staying up all night

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