SHOCKING! Vinesh Phogat HOSPITALISED Due To Dehydration After Facing Disqualification From Paris Olympics 2024 Ahead Of Gold Medal Bout
Vinesh Phogat who was about to play for gold medal in the Wrestling 50kg category faces disqualification and is now hospitalised after suffering from Dehydration
Following her disqualification from the gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been hospitalised due to dehydration. This incident occurred on Wednesday, August 7, marking a significant setback for Phogat, who was disqualified from participating in the 50kg women's wrestling final for being overweight, as confirmed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). ALSO READ: HEARTBREAK! Vinesh Phogat DISQUALIFIED From Paris Olympics 2024 For Being 100 GM Overweight !
The IOA revealed that Phogat exceeded the permissible weight limit of 50kg for her category at the Paris Summer Games. They requested privacy to support Phogat during this challenging period. Reports indicate that the Indian Olympic Association lodged a complaint with the International Olympic Committee regarding the decision to disqualify Phogat from the gold medal match against Sarah Hildebrandt of the USA.
🚨 It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50kg this morning. No further comments will be made…
— Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) August 7, 2024
Vinesh Phogat, a 29-year-old wrestler from Haryana, had her hopes of winning her maiden Olympic gold dashed due to this disqualification. Not only did she lose the opportunity to compete for gold, but she also became ineligible to claim the assured silver medal. After her disqualification, Phogat suffered from dehydration and was rushed to the hospital. It was reported that she had not slept the entire night after qualifying for the final and was trying hard to shed the extra weight to remain eligible for her match.
Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg for being overweight.
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2024
It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through… pic.twitter.com/xYrhzA1A2U
Phogat gained 2kg after competing in three bouts and attempted to lose it overnight to stay within the 50kg limit. Unfortunately, during the weigh-in on Wednesday, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit, leading to her disqualification from the final. This disqualification ended her remarkable campaign at the Paris Olympics in heartbreak.
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