Heartbreak for Vinesh Phogat as She Faces Disqualification at Paris Olympics

In a dramatic turn of events at the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has had to face the heartbreak of disqualification in the women’s wrestling 50kg category. Despite her incredible performances leading up to the finals, Phogat missed her weight by just a few grams, a rule that all athletes must follow.

The Indian contingent was left disheartened as they announced the disqualification after her weigh-in came in slightly over the required limit. They expressed their regret in a statement, emphasizing that they had worked hard overnight to ensure her compliance.

Before this setback, Vinesh had a stunning run, shocking the world by defeating Japan’s defending champion Yui Susaki in the Round of 16. She also triumphed over Ukraine‘s Oksana Livach in the quarterfinals, setting high hopes for her final match against USA’s Sarah Ann Hildebrandt.

Alongside Vinesh, Indian weightlifter and Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu, as well as prominent athletes like Annu Rani, Jyothi Yarraji, and Avinash Sable, are also participating in the ongoing events. All eyes are on them as they push for medals on Day 12 of the competition.

In another event today, Indian duo Suraj Panwar and Priyanka Goswami are currently competing in the marathon race walk mixed relay. As they reached the second exchange point, they stood 20th, quite a distance behind the Ecuadorian leaders, Brian Daniel Pintado and Glenda Morejon.

The pressure to perform is palpable, with the memories of Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal win in Tokyo still fresh. Chopra had made history for India with his outstanding javelin throw, creating a benchmark for Indian athletes in international competitions.

As the competition heats up, Indian fans are eager to see how their athletes fare. With multiple events happening throughout the day, live streaming options are available on Jio Cinema, while the Sports 18 Network will provide live coverage for TV viewers.