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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