Published 15:06 IST, August 7th 2024

Heart Breaking and Shattering: Vinesh Phogat’s First Photo After Olympic Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat heartbreakingly got disqualified from Paris Olympics after she was found overweight by 100 grams.

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Vinesh Phogat drained out at Paris Olympics | Image: IANS
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Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from Paris Olympics after she was found overweight by 100 grams. Post her heart breaking disqualification, Vinesh Phogat's first phot has surfaced where she looks completely shattered. Indian wrestler was all set to fight for prestigious Olympic Gold Medal against USA's Sarah Hildebrandt. But in an unfortunate change in events, she has been disqualified and has also lost out on a confirmed silver medal. 

After her victorious semi-final bout, Vinesh h been up all night and tried every possible thing to cut down her weight before her final bout in Paris.

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How Vinesh and coaches tried hard to make cut

Unfortunately Vinesh Phogat has been ousted from finals after she was found to be nearly 100 grams overweight during her morning weigh-in, which prompted officials to disqualify her before medal match. An entire controversy has sparked, which has caused chaos in country and among members of her contingent.

entire coaching and support staff of Vinesh Phogat h been trying ir best for women's wrestler to make weight for morning weigh-in. To make cut, athlete, her coaches, and her support staff went without food or water for a restless night. y tried drastic methods like chopping her hair and trying to bring out blood. But all methods failed and did t provide desired results, as reported by Sportstar.

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13:39 IST, August 7th 2024