Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat disqualified; decision may be appealed

Vinesh Phogat, who secured a medal for India on Tuesday night by reaching the final, was disqualified from the Paris Olympics on Wednesday after weighing in a few kilograms over the 50 kg limit during the morning weigh-in. As a result, she will forfeit the medal she was scheduled to compete for on Wednesday.

“Yes, she has been disqualified. She was 100 grams over the weight limit during the morning weigh-in. Our president, Sanjay Singh, is present and is working to file an appeal,” said India’s national coach, Virendra Singh Dahiya.

The Indian Olympic Association announced with regret that Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the women’s wrestling 50 kg class. “Despite the team’s best efforts overnight, she weighed in slightly over the 50 kg limit this morning.”

There are indications from Phogat’s camp that an appeal against the decision might be pursued.