Vinesh Phogat Disqualified From Gold Medal Bout For Weight Violation

Vinesh Phogat, set for a gold medal bout after winning silver in the semifinals, was disqualified for being 100 grams over the weight limit in Paris

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India's Vinesh Phogat won 5-0 against Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez to advance to the finals of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics

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With this victory, the four-time world champion became the first Indian female wrestler to reach an Olympic final

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Phogat, a 29-year-old Haryana wrestler, has had a challenging journey to reach this moment

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In 2023, Vinesh Phogat faced numerous challenges, including protests against the WFI chief, harsh conditions in New Delhi, police confrontations, and knee surgery

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Phogat's journey has been tough, including a near-career-ending ACL tear at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Her resilience and spirit, however, led to a strong comeback

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Phogat has secured a silver medal with her semifinal win and will now aim for gold in the finals

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