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In a heartbreaking disclosure, Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified for the Olympics final in Paris
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, competing in the 50 kg category at the Paris Olympics, was found overweight on the second day and is unlikely to make to the podium today
The Indian Olympic Association announced Phogat's disqualification, stating that despite their efforts, she weighed slightly over 50 kg. The team requests privacy
Sources reveal Phogat was 100 grams over weight limit. According to competition rules, she is ineligible for any medal, leaving only gold, bronze medal winners in 50 kg category
Phogat made weight for Tuesday’s bouts but struggled to maintain it. Despite extensive efforts including jogging, skipping, cycling all night, she couldn't shed the excess weight
The Indian team requested additional time to help Phogat lose the last 100 grams, but their plea was unsuccessful, leading to her disqualification
Phogat has previously faced challenges making the 50 kg weight limit, even during Olympic qualifiers, where she barely made the cut