Paris Olympics 2024 / Vinesh Phogat loses medal, out of Paris Olympics, disqualified from final

Paris Olympics 2024: India has suffered a major setback in the Paris Olympics 2024 in which female wrestler athlete Vinesh Phogat, who made it to the gold medal match of the 50 kg freestyle wrestling event, has been disqualified from the final match due to being overweight. Vinesh was to play her gold medal match against the USA wrestler at 12:45 tonight, but now she is out of this entire match in which she will not even get a silver medal.

Big setback to Vinesh Phogat

The Indian Olympic Association has also confirmed the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat. The IOA said in a statement that Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the 50 kg work wrestling match. Vinesh Phogat's weight was found to be more than the prescribed limit. After Vinesh was disqualified, now in the 50 kg category. No wrestler will get a silver medal. Now the American wrestler will get the gold medal in this category.

Statement issued by the Indian Olympic Association

After Vinesh Phogat's exit, a statement has been issued by the Indian Olympic Association in which they said that it is very disappointing news that Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was to play the gold medal match in the 50 kg freestyle category, has been disqualified before this match due to being overweight. The team tried to reduce her weight overnight but this morning her weight was slightly more than 50 kg. There will be no comment from the Indian team right now. We all request you to respect Vinesh's privacy so that she can focus on the upcoming events.