The Impressive TimesVinesh Phogat, who made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, was disqualified from the gold-medal bout on Wednesday. She was found to be overweight ahead of her women’s 50kg match against American Sarah Hildebrand at the Champ-de-Mars Arena.
The disqualification has ended Phogat’s historic run at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she was expected to compete for the gold medal. The incident highlights the rigorous weight management requirements in wrestling, which are crucial for eligibility in weight-class competitions. As a result of the disqualification, Phogat will not be awarded any medal.
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