New Delhi. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the final of the 50 kg wrestling match of Paris Olympics. According to the information, when Vinesh Phogat’s weight was measured, it was found to be 100 grams more. In such a situation, now Vinesh Phogat will not be able to play her wrestling match in the Olympics. It is being told that after being disqualified, Vinesh Phogat suffered from dehydration. She had to be admitted to a polyclinic. At the same time, PM Modi has spoken to PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association. Modi has asked PT Usha to look at all the options and register a strong protest with the International Olympic Association.
Vinesh Phogat admitted to the polyclinic inside the Games Village because of dehydration, not any hospital: Sources told IANS pic.twitter.com/zjnVg3cNbJ
— IANS (@ians_india) August 7, 2024
The Prime Minister spoke with IOA President PT Usha to gather firsthand information on Vinesh Phogat’s recent setback. He requested her to explore all possible options to support Vinesh’s case. Additionally, he urged PT Usha to consider filing a strong protest regarding Vinesh’s… pic.twitter.com/yUUZ77AiNy
— IANS (@ians_india) August 7, 2024
PM Modi also posted on Instagram to console Vinesh Phogat. He praised Vinesh’s fighting spirit and said that he has no words in this hour of grief. Modi wrote to Vinesh that I know you will come back again. He said that it is your nature to face challenges boldly. Come back strongly. We are with you. Earlier, after Vinesh Phogat was disqualified, the Indian Olympic Association had informed that even after trying all night, the Indian wrestler’s weight turned out to be 100 grams more than 50 kg.
Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India’s pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian.
Today’s setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing.
At the same time, I know that you epitomize resilience. It has always…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2024
In this case, the rule of the Olympic Committee is that the wrestlers’ weight is measured continuously. If it is even slightly more or less, they get a chance to increase or decrease it. This opportunity was also given to Vinesh Phogat. Vinesh Phogat worked hard throughout the night, but she could not bring her weight down to 50 kg. In such a situation, the Indian Olympic Association does not even have the option of appealing. An appeal can be made only when there is a case of irregularity regarding a player.