Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics? Here is what the rules say
Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics after failing to meet weight requirement for her 50 kg gold medal. As per the report, Phogat was reportedly over the permissible weight limit by just 100 grams, which may lead to her disqualification. According to competition rules, she will not be eligible for a silver medal, leaving only gold and bronze winners in the 50 kg category.
«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 best efforts by the team through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50kg this morning. No further comments will be made by the contingent at this time. The Indian team requests you respect Vinesh’s privacy. It would like to focus on the competitions on hand,» Indian Olympic Association said in a statement.
Vinesh Phogat Struggled to Meet Weight Requirements
As per Indian Express report, Vinesh Phogat had successfully made weight for Tuesday’s bouts but was required to stay within her weight category on both days of the competition. Sources indicate she was around 2 kilos overweight on Tuesday night. Despite spending the night jogging, skipping, and cycling, she could not shed the last 100 grams.
The Indian delegation requested additional time for Phogat to meet the weight criteria, but their pleas were denied. This situation is not new for Phogat, who usually competes in the 53 kg category. She faced a similar challenge during the Olympic qualifiers, narrowly making
