Paris Olympics 2024: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified, found to be 100g overweight
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It usually never happens in professional sports. But in Vinesh Phogat's case, it has happened.
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She was found 100g overweight and was set to be disqualified after the weigh in on the morning of her gold medal bout.
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As per the rules, she has to be within the weight (50kgs, her weight class) on both days of the competition.
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On Tuesday morning, her weight was at par but after the bout she was a tad overweight. She did cycling, skipping and whatever she could to reduce her weight.
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Indian Olympic Association (IOA) tried their bit and protested but as of now, those protests have not mattered.