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Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phgat Disqualified From Women’s 50kg Wrestling

By IANS News August 07, 2024 • 12:26 PM View: 253

Indian Olympic Association: In what will be a major heartbreak for Indian wrestling, Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the women’s 50kg event at the Paris Olympics after being weighed "few grams over" the permissible limits on Wednesday morning.

"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," the Indian Olympic Association said.

Moreover, the Indian grappler will be placed last in the as per UWW rules.

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