Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification Sparks Outrage in Indian Wrestling Community
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympic competition due to her overweight status, sparking outrage and debate on athlete responsibility.
Wed, 07 Aug 2024
The Indian wrestling community was left stunned when Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympic competition due to her overweight status. According to reports, Phogat weighed 2.15 kg more than her original category of 53 kg, which is considered a tough category.
Phogat's journey to the Olympics had been marked by controversy. She had focused more on politics than practice, and this led to her being perceived as trying to bring down the Government of India (GOI). Her decision to compete in the 50 kg category was seen as an attempt to make it easier for herself to win, which ultimately led to her reaching the finals with relative ease.
Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified? 🤔
— Arun Pudur (@arunpudur) August 7, 2024
- Overweight by 2.15 kg, not just 150 grams.
- Original category: 53 kg, a tough category with the world's best wrestlers.
- Focused more on politics than practice, trying to bring down the GOI.
- Bullied the Indian Wrestling Council for…
The disqualification came after two weight checks before the finals revealed that Phogat had gained 2.15 kg. This decision was met with widespread disappointment and anger from the Indian public, who felt that taxpayer money spent on Phogat's training, coaches, and surgeries had been wasted.
The incident also sparked debate on the responsibility of athletes to maintain their weight, with many questioning whether the GOI could have done more to prevent this outcome. The disqualification has left a sour taste in the mouth for Indian wrestling fans, who had high hopes for Phogat's performance at the Olympics.
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