Vinesh Phogat Disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024 Due to Weight Issue
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Paris Olympics 2024 |
| Athlete | Vinesh Phogat |
| Category | 50 kg Wrestling |
| Disqualification Reason | Failed to meet weight requirement by 100 grams |
| Weight Over Limit | Approximately 100 grams |
| Competition Rule | Not eligible for silver medal; only gold and bronze awarded |
| UWW Rule | Failure to meet weight leads to elimination and last rank |
| Weigh-In Process | Two-day weigh-in; 30 minutes on Day 1, 15 minutes on Day 2 |
| Efforts to Shed Weight | Jogging, skipping, and cycling overnight |
| Historic Achievement | First Indian woman wrestler to reach Olympic final |
| Notable Victories | Defeated Yui Susaki (Japan), wrestlers from Ukraine and Cuba |
| Final Opponent | Sarah Hildebrandt (Gold medal awarded) |
| Medal OutcomeLeft competition without a medal | Left competition without a medal |
| Background | Three-time Olympian from Haryana; first Indian woman to win gold at Commonwealth and Asian Games |
| Awards | Multiple medals at World Wrestling Championships; nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards 2019 |