Indian Vinesh Fugat joined the Tuesday wrestling match of women’s 50kg freestyle in Paris Olympicsand went overweight In Paris Olympics on the second day of competition, he was disqualified. Thus, she is not going to be part of today’s final and will miss a chance to make history on the podium.
The Indian Olympic Association issued a statement saying: “The Indian delegation sadly announces that Vinesh fugat has been somehow disqualified from 50kg weight category for women’s wrestling. Her weight reduced by few grams due to continuous team work throughout yesterday night. India will stay quiet on anything else about her today Over 50kg as it does not wish to engage in any other thing except for what is happening now.
Vinesh was scheduled to play against American Sarah Hildebrandt for gold medal.
“She was found to be 100 grams heavier this morning (Wednesday). This is against the rules and she has been expelled,” an Indian coach said.
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