New Delhi: In the latest development from the world of the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian medal hopes were dashed to the ground as Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the finals.
Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the Olympics final because she is overweight by 100 grams.
Biggest heartbreak of 2024 Olympics for India 💔 pic.twitter.com/2dEYPmqcRR
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) August 7, 2024
Official statement of the IOC:
“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 Indian team requests you respect Vinesh’s privacy. It would like to focus on the competitions on hand.”
Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the Gold medal match for being overweight by 100 grams. #VineshPhogat pic.twitter.com/0XHChdFJ0u
— Satish Acharya (@satishacharya) August 7, 2024
Indian medal hopes meanwhile will rely heavily on Avinash Sable who is set to take part in the 3000m Steeplechase Final. Sable’s event is scheduled to take place at 1:13 AM on the Indian Standard Time (i.e. on the 6th of August).
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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2024
Furthermore, Mirabai Chanu, the silver medalist of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 will also look to win the gold medal this time around. Vinesh is currently admitted to a hospital after she was dehydrated due to her rigorous dieting routine and her physical exertion. Although this news is a big heartbreak for Indian fans, the historic feat that Phogat had managed to achieve was appreciated by the netizens. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also appreciated the effort of the Indian grappler and posted on his social media.
Where to watch the Paris Olympics 2024?
Media outlet Viacom18 has acquired exclusive rights to stream the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Paris Olympics 2024 will be telecasted live on the Sports18 networks. The various languages in which the viewers can avail the benefit of the telecast of the Olympics are as follows:
- Sports18 1- English, Tamil and Telegu
- Sports18 2- Hindi
Fans can also watch the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 for free on the OTT on Jio Cinema across multiple languages.
