Vinesh Phogat weight management News
Vinesh Phogat’s journey to the Paris Olympics final was nothing short of extraordinary. As the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, expectations were sky-high.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024, leaving the Indian wrestling community and sports fans in shock. This disqualification occurred just hours before she was set to compete in the gold medal match of the Women’s 50kg Freestyle wrestling category. The distressing news came as a result of Phogat weighing in slightly over the 50kg limit. Many athletes have faced disqualification before this. Scroll down to check the list.
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg final at the Paris Olympics on August 7 for being 150 grams overweight. The disqualification led to dehydration, causing her to faint and requiring hospitalization.
The drama unfolded on the morning of August 7, 2024, when Vinesh Phogat, who had battled through intense bouts to reach the final, was found to be 100 grams over the prescribed weight limit.
Reports indicate that Phogat faced a challenging night before the weigh-in.
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