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Vinesh Phogat was disqualified due to 100 grams overweight

Vinesh Phogat, an Indian woman wrestler, was disqualified from the 50 kg gold medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024 due to 100 gram overweight issue.

Disqualification Due to Weight Issues

  • Vinesh Phogat disqualified from 50 kg gold medal match at Paris Olympics 2024
  • Found approximately 100 grams over the permissible weight limit
  • Wrestlers must maintain weight category on both days of competition
  • Phogat was nearly two kilograms overweight on Tuesday night
  • Spent the entire night trying to lose weight through jogging, skipping, and cycling
  • Indian delegation's request for additional time denied
  • Not eligible for podium finish according to tournament rules

Historic Performance Leading to the Final

  • Became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final
  • Achieved significant victories in earlier rounds
  • Defeated world number one and defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan
  • Won against competitors from Ukraine and Cuba
  • Was set to face Sarah Hildebrandt in the final, whom she had previously beaten
  • Typically competes in the 53 kg category

Consequences of Disqualification

  • Ineligible even for the silver medal as per Olympic rules
  • 50 kg category will only have gold and bronze medal winners
  • Sarah Hildebrandt to be awarded the gold medal by default
  • Phogat leaves the competition without any medal
  • Missed opportunity to potentially become India's first female wrestling Olympic champion

Vinesh Phogat's Wrestling Career and Achievements

  • Three-time Olympian from Haryana, India
  • First Indian woman wrestler to win gold at both Commonwealth and Asian Games
  • Only Indian woman wrestler to win multiple medals at World Wrestling Championships
  • First Indian athlete nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards in 2019
  • Has faced weight-related challenges before, including during Olympic qualifiers
  • Usually competes in the 53 kg category

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