Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics 2024: Will the finale take place? Who will get the gold medal?

Breaking update: Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Olympics 2024: In surprising news, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics because she didn't meet the weight requirement for her 50 kg gold medal match. Reports say Phogat was 100 grams over the allowed weight limit, which led to her disqualification. According to the rules, this means she can't compete for the silver medal, leaving only the gold and bronze medals available in the 50 kg category.

¡°It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women¡¯s Wrestling 50kg class,¡± the IOA said in a statement. ¡°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 Indian team requests you respect Vinesh¡¯s privacy. It would like to focus on the competitions on hand.¡±

The Indian Express reports that Phogat had made weight for her bouts on Tuesday but needed to stay within the weight limit for both days of the competition. Sources say she was about 2 kilos over on Tuesday night. Despite jogging, skipping, and cycling all night, she couldn't lose the last 100 grams.

The Indian team asked for more time for Phogat to meet the weight requirement, but their request was denied. This is not the first time Phogat has faced such a challenge; she usually competes in the 53 kg category and had a similar issue during the Olympic qualifiers, just managing to qualify.

Who will get the gold now?

Despite her overnight efforts to lose weight, Phogat couldn¡¯t reach the required limit. As a result, she will be disqualified from the final, and Sarah Hildebrandt will be awarded the gold medal.

When is the Vinesh Phogat vs Sarah Hildebrandt Gold Medal Match?

The highly anticipated gold medal match was supposed to take place on August 8, 2024, at 12:45 AM IST. But since Vinesh Phogat got disqualified there will be no finale, Sarah will be awarded the gold.

Where to Watch the Olympics 2024 matches?

In India, you can catch the live broadcast of all the Olympics matches on the Sports 18 Network TV channel. For those who prefer to watch online, the match will be streamed live for free on the Jio Cinema app and website.

PM Narendra Modi reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

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 epitomise resilience. It has always¡­

¡ª Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2024

PM Modi wrote on X, "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 epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you. "

Vinesh Phogat¡¯s journey to the Final

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Vinesh Phogat has had an impressive campaign at the Paris Olympics. She made headlines by defeating Cuba¡¯s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez to secure her place in the final. Phogat¡¯s journey has been remarkable, with standout performances against top opponents. She first shocked the wrestling world by overcoming Japan¡¯s Yui Susaki, the reigning Olympic champion, and later triumphed over Ukraine¡¯s Oksana Livach with a close 7-5 win.

Who is Sarah Hildebrandt?

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Sarah Hildebrandt, a seasoned wrestler from the USA, has had a career filled with accolades. Like Phogat, Hildebrandt competed in the 53kg category before moving down to 50kg. She clinched a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics and has consistently performed well in international competitions, including the World Wrestling Championships where she earned multiple medals.

Vinesh Phogat vs Sarah Hildebrandt: Previous Encounters

The two wrestlers have faced each other twice before at global events. In 2019, Phogat won both encounters against Hildebrandt. She secured victories at the Dan Kolov and Nicola Petrov competition and later in the World Championships, where she won with a score of 8-2.

Stay tuned for what promises to be an exhilarating match as Vinesh Phogat and Sarah Hildebrandt vie for the gold medal in the Women¡¯s 50kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024.

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