#Conspiracy trends on social media after Vinesh Phogat's disqualification for being 100 grams overweight

In a dramatic turn of events, Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the women’s wrestling 50kg final for being just 100 grams over the weight limit.?As the Indian Olympic Association urges the public to respect Phogat's privacy and focus on the ongoing competitions, social media is erupting with heated debates.?

The controversy centers around why such a minuscule weight discrepancy led to her disqualification, igniting a firestorm of discussion online.

Also, as per reports, on the morning of the match, Phogat fainted and has been hospitalised due to dehydration.

Check out what people are saying about the disqualification here:

Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified?

"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. No further comments will be made by the contingent at this time," the statement by the Indian Olympic Association read.

Credit: PTI

Reports indicate that Phogat, who had undergone surgery for a ligament tear in August 2023 and had subsequently gained weight, managed to reduce her weight to compete in the 50kg category. Initially, she had been advised to compete in the 53kg category.

With Phogat's disqualification, there will be no silver medal awarded, and according to United World Wrestling (UWW) rules, Phogat will be placed last.

Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi has posted on X, hoping for her to "come back stronger."

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