India suffered a big setback in the Paris Olympics. For the first time in the history of India, a female wrestler had reached the finals of the Olympics and the gold medal was just one step away, but being overweight by 100 grams overshadowed the dreams of 140 crore Indians. The Olympic Association disqualified wrestler Vinesh Phogat from playing the final match of women’s wrestling in the 50 kg category. The whole country is shocked about this. Different types of reactions are emerging.
Meanwhile, the statement of International Wrestling Federation (UWW) President Nenad Lalovich has also come. He said that nothing can be done in this. We have to respect the rules. I am very sad what happened to him. He was very slightly overweight, but rules are rules and the method is public. The way people are talking outside the rules, it is not possible. Those who come to participate in the game are aware of the rules. Now they have the next chance. Right now I don’t think anything can happen this time.
Let us tell you that before the gold medal match, when Vinesh went for the mandatory weighing process, her weight was found to be 100 grams more. Due to this he was thrown out of the competition. From Indian Wrestling Association to Olympic Association expressed their objection but now the hopes are dashed. Meanwhile, questions are being raised as to how this happened. The opposition is also continuously raising questions regarding this. The Sports Minister also gave a statement in the Parliament regarding this and explained the entire matter.
This is how I tried to lose weight
Vinesh’s weight was 52 kg on Tuesday night, she tried to reduce her weight by cycling, skipping etc., but she could not succeed. Gagan Narang, Dinshaw Pardiwala, her husband, physio, medical staff, IOA officials, people present in India and OGQ (Olympic Gold Quiz) worked through the night to reduce her weight. According to the information- Dr. Pardiwala even said that we cannot put his life in danger.
This information has also come to light in media reports that he tried everything possible. Vinesh was writhing in pain as her body was breaking down, she was in the sauna this morning in a last ditch effort. He is in Vinesh Olympic Village Polyclinic. She had reached the finals of 50 kg wrestling. On the second day of the event, Vinesh’s weight was found to be 100 grams more in the 50 kg category.