Hema Malini on Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Olympics: "Important to keep weight in check"
Hema Malini on Wednesday expressed surprise and disappointment at Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight. «It is very surprising, and it feels strange that she was disqualified for being 100 gm overweight. It is important to keep the weight in check. It is a lesson for all of us. I wish she could lose that 100 gm quickly, but she would not get an opportunity,» Malini said.
Vinesh Phogat’s journey to the final
Indian hopes were high as Vinesh Phogat advanced to the Women’s Wrestling 50kg final. She began her Olympic campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Japan’s Yui Susaki, the defending Olympic and world champion, who had been unbeaten in 82 international matches. Phogat continued her impressive performance with a commanding 5-0 win over world number 7 Ukrainian Ostava Livach and a decisive victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, securing her place in the final.
Disqualification alters medal standings
Phogat's journey took a dramatic turn when she was disqualified for surpassing the 50kg weight limit during the weigh-in. As a result, American wrestler Sarah Hildebrandt will now compete for the gold medal against Guzman Lopez. Meanwhile, Japan’s Yui Susaki and Ukraine’s Oksana Livach will vie for the bronze.
IOA’s statement
The Indian Olympic Association expressed deep regret over Phogat’s disqualification. «It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the
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