In a shocking turn of events, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics due to exceeding the weight limit for her women’s 50kg final. Phogat made history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal match in the women’s 50kg category. During the weigh-in this morning, Phogat was found to be 100 grams overweight, which led to her disqualification from the match.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said, “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.”
The disqualification has sparked a wave of reactions across social media, with users expressing their disappointment and frustration over the unforeseen setback.
Actress Taapsee Pannu took to Instagram to express her heartbreak, stating, “This is heartbreaking, but honestly, this woman has already made her mark beyond gold by now.”
Badminton star PV Sindhu also shared her support, praising Phogat as a champion in their eyes and recalling the inspiring determination she displayed during their time together, while sending her all the universe’s positivity.
Dear @Phogat_Vinesh, you will always be a champion in our eyes. I was deeply hoping you could win the gold. The little time I spent with you at PDCSE was watching a woman with a superhuman will fight to get better. It was inspiring. I am here for you always, sending all the…
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) August 7, 2024
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy offered her support, saying, “Feel sorry her, but it’s part of the game.”
Saina Nehwal shared her sentiments on Instagram, simply stating, “Heartbreaking.”
Industrialist Anand Mahindra expressed his disbelief by saying, “NO! NO! NO! Please make this a bad dream that I will wake up from and find it isn’t true…”
NO! NO! NO!
Please make this a bad dream that I will wake up from and find it isn’t true… https://t.co/T5BLQCkLVI
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 7, 2024
Meanwhile, comedian Sorabh Pant shared his heartbreak, saying, “Truly heart breaking news about Vinesh Phogat. Can not imagine a more unusual reason to be out of the Olympics. She deserved a medal. What a fighter! Yesterday we missed a goal by inches, today a medal by grams.”
Truly heart breaking news about Vinesh Phogat.
Can not imagine a more unusual reason to be out of the Olympics.
She deserved a medal.
What a fighter!Yesterday we missed a goal by inches, today a medal by grams.
— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) August 7, 2024
Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics is a major heartbreak for the country. Despite this setback, her remarkable journey and the historic achievement of reaching the gold medal match have left an indelible mark on the wrestling world. The strong support from well-known figures and the public highlights her respect and appreciation in the world of sports. As Phogat deals with this unexpected turn, country hopes that she will come back even stronger.
