Shruti Suman
New Delhi: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, poised to win a gold medal for India at the Paris Olympics, faced a shocking setback today as she was disqualified from her event just hours before the final. The reason for her disqualification was that she exceeded the weight limit by 100 grams for the 50-kg wrestling event. This news has deeply disappointed millions of Indians. In response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has requested the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to explore all possible avenues to appeal the disqualification.
PM Modi also tweeted regarding the same :
Prime Minister Modi personally contacted IOA President PT Usha to obtain firsthand information on the matter and to discuss potential options for addressing the issue. He instructed PT Usha to exhaust all possible measures to support Ms. Phogat’s case, including filing a formal protest against the disqualification if necessary.
Vinesh Phogat, a distinguished wrestler and Olympic medal hopeful, was considered a strong contender in the 50-kg category. Her disqualification has caused widespread disappointment, but Prime Minister Modi’s swift intervention has renewed hopes for a potential reversal of the decision.
Earlier today, Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the 50 kg women’s wrestling event dealt a significant blow to India’s medal aspirations in wrestling.
Ms. Phogat was scheduled to compete against the United States’ Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match. A statement from the Indian Olympic contingent confirmed that Ms. Phogat had exceeded the 50 kg weight limit, leading to her disqualification.
Prime Minister Modi also tweeted a message of consolation to the wrestler, praising her as a champion among champions.
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