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.
