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Paris Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat's Historic Olympic Dream Ends by Weight Disqualification
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Vinesh Phogat's aspirations for Olympic glory came crashing down on Wednesday. The ace wrestler, poised to make history at the Paris Olympics, faced disqualification just hours before her women’s 50kg freestyle final due to an unfortunate weight issue.
The previous night had seen Vinesh etch her name in the annals of Indian sports history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to secure a spot in the gold medal bout of her category. Her journey to the final was nothing short of extraordinary, igniting hopes and dreams across the nation. With her place in the final, Vinesh had guaranteed herself at least a silver medal, a monumental achievement in itself.
Vinesh Phogat got Disqualified due to Over Weight by just 100 grams 💔But, Imane Khelif is still fighting in Women's Light Welterweight Boxing 🥊- Seems like IOC is sleeping 😴#VineshPhogat pic.twitter.com/0iaoGxVSu8
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) August 7, 2024
However, as the morning sun rose, so did the shadow of an unexpected setback. The rigorous pre-match weigh-in revealed that Vinesh was over the weight limit for her category, leading to her immediate disqualification. This unforeseen twist not only dashed her chances of clinching an unparalleled gold but also left her without any medal to bring back home.
Vinesh's disqualification marks a poignant chapter in her otherwise stellar career, reminding us of the thin line between triumph and heartbreak in the world of competitive sports. As she returns from Paris, empty-handed yet undoubtedly resolute, the nation stands by her, recognizing the indomitable spirit that brought her to the brink of Olympic history.
- PTC PUNJABI
