An explanation of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics

Vinesh Phogat, an Indian wrestler, has suffered a tragic turn of events as he has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. The tournament organizers disqualified Vinesh, who was scheduled to compete for a gold medal in the Women's 50kg final on Wednesday, because she was a few grams overweight the morning before her gold medal match against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the USA. For those who are unaware, Vinesh had previously competed in the 53kg division, thus she had reduced her weight to compete in the 50kg category.

Vinesh met the weight requirement and was therefore eligible to compete on Day 1. A wrestler must, however, adhere to the weight restriction on both days in order to follow the rules. Vinesh will therefore not be qualified for even a silver, and the 50kg event will only have a gold and two bronze medals.

It has been discovered that Vinesh made every effort to achieve the weight requirements, even though she didn't sleep through the entire night. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Vinesh are unable to appeal the decision.

Vinesh had overcome great adversity to become the first female Indian wrestler to make it to the Olympic final.

She made her debut by defeating the reigning champion, Yui Susaki, a four-time world champion who had never lost a fight in her international career.

After taking down the most formidable opponent in the competition, the Indian proceeded to defeat Oksana Livach of Ukraine, the eighth seed, to guarantee her spot in the women's 50kg freestyle semifinals.

Vinesh defeated Cuba's in the semifinals Yusneylis Guzman Lopez to secure a medal and become the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final at the Olympics.