Olympics: Vinesh Phogat rushed to hospital after disqualification
Vinesh Phogat was taken to a hospital in Paris on Wednesday, August 7, after being disqualified from the women’s 50kg final at the Paris Olympics.
She fainted from dehydration, sources report. Vinesh was disqualified for exceeding the weight limit by 150 grams during the weigh-in on the competition’s second day. Although she was set to compete for the gold medal, she missed the weigh-in.
Vinesh is currently stable and resting in the polyclinic at the Olympic Village. The Indian team cannot appeal the decision. Despite the best efforts of Vinesh, her coaches, and support staff, including drastic measures like cutting her hair and attempting to draw blood, they couldn't meet the weight requirement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted IOA President P.T. Usha for direct information on the issue and to explore any options for India.
According to UWW rules, «If an athlete does not attend or fails the weigh-in, he/she will be eliminated from the competition and ranked last without rank.» Vinesh is the first athlete to be disqualified from her final for not making weight. On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, she became the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the Olympic final after defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman 5-0, securing a medal for India.
The Indian Olympic Association released a statement: «It is with regret that the Indian team shares news of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class.
Despite the team's best efforts through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50kg this
