This wrestler will now play the finals in place of Vinesh Phogat, she hit the ‘lottery’ even after losing in the semi-finals
India’s Vinesh Phogat, who reached the final after defeating big wrestlers in the 2024 Paris Olympics, was disqualified today. Vinesh Phogat was to play the final of women’s wrestling in the 50 kg category today, but before that she was disqualified due to being overweight. Now the wrestler who lost to Vinesh in the semi-finals will play the final in her place.
Vinesh Phogat of India made a big upset by defeating world champion Susaki in the 50 kg women’s wrestling. After this, Vinesh defeated Ukraine’s Oxana and entered the semi-finals. On Tuesday night, Vinesh defeated Cuban wrestler Yusneylys Guzman 5-0 in the semi-finals and made it to the final. However, now she will not be able to play the final.
The IOC has confirmed that Cuban wrestler Yusneylys Guzman will play the final in place of Vinesh Phogat. That is, the wrestler who lost to Vinesh in the semi-finals will now play the final. In the final, Yusnelis Guzman will face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt. This final will be played late tonight.
Disqualified due to being 100 grams overweight
According to the information, Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified. However, India has strongly opposed this decision. Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified due to being 100 grams overweight. Now she will not be able to play her final match today. After Vinesh Phogat was disqualified, her family members made serious allegations against the government and former President of Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He said that the government and Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have a hand in this.
Know whether Vinesh will be able to get a silver or bronze medal now?
According to the rules, after being disqualified, wrestler Vinesh Phogat will not be able to win any medal in Paris Olympics 2024. That is, despite reaching the final, Vinesh will have to return home without a medal. It is clear that despite reaching the final, getting gold is a far cry; now Vinesh Phogat has had to lose silver and bronze as well.
