India’s premier wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, was on the brink of achieving unparalleled success at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. she has now been disqualified from the competition. Competing in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category, Vinesh was disqualified after exceeding the weight limit. Although she typically competes in the 53kg category, she had reduced her weight to 50kg for the Paris Olympics. Unfortunately, on the second day of her weigh-in, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit. Despite her efforts to lose weight by skipping meals and staying up all night, Vinesh could not meet the required weight. Indian officials even requested additional time from the Olympic committee, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
Previously, Vinesh had made history as the first Indian woman to reach the final of a wrestling event at the Olympics, but destiny had different plans for her. The Indian coach disclosed that Vinesh was found to be 100 grams overweight on Wednesday morning. Although the excess weight was minimal, the rules did not permit any exceptions.
The Indian coach reported that she exceeded the weight limit by 100 grams this morning, resulting in disqualification according to the regulations.
Vinesh is unlikely to achieve any medals during the Paris Games. Although she was assured of a silver medal, her disqualification means she will return home empty-handed.
Vinesh’s first match at the Paris Games was incredibly challenging, as she faced Japanese wrestler Yui Susaki, who had never lost an international bout and was a four-time world Olympic champion. However, Vinesh’s off-field struggles fueled her determination, and she executed a perfect game plan, stunning the reigning Olympic champion in one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Games.
Next, Vinesh defeated Ukraine’s Oksana Livach to secure a place in the semi-finals of the women’s 50kg freestyle event. Tears of joy streamed down her face, but the journey was far from over.
In the semi-finals, Vinesh overpowered Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, guaranteeing a medal and becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final.
However, on Tuesday morning, the dreams of Vinesh and 1.4 billion Indians were shattered.
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