Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification: Know How Medals Will Be Decided Now in Women’s 50Kg Wrestling at Paris Olympics

Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the women’s 50kg wrestling event at the Paris Olympics due to being 100 grams overweight is indeed a significant blow for the Indian contingent. As a result of this disqualification, Vinesh will finish last in the final standings of her event and will not be eligible for a medal.

Here’s how the medal situation will be handled following her disqualification:

1. Gold Medal: The gold medal will be awarded to Sarah Hildebrandt of the USA, who was set to face Vinesh in the final.

2. Silver Medal: No silver medal will be awarded as Vinesh’s disqualification means there is no second-place finisher.

3. Bronze Medals: The bronze medals will be decided through the usual process:
– There will be two separate bouts: one between the two losing semifinalists and one between the wrestler who lost to the eventual gold medalist and a wrestler coming through the repechage rounds.

This outcome is particularly disappointing for Vinesh and the Indian team, who had high hopes for a successful finish in this event.