Vinesh Phogat Disqualified from Paris Olympics
PT Usha Provides Health Update
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50-kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics for breaching the weight mark. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha confirmed that Vinesh is physically fine but mentally disappointed.
PT Usha met Vinesh at the medical centre of the Olympic Village in Paris. Vinesh was scheduled to compete against the United States’s Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match.
Speaking at a press conference, PT Usha expressed her shock and disappointment over Vinesh’s disqualification. She mentioned that the Indian support staff are working with Vinesh to help her reduce her weight.
Vinesh had reached the final after defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the semi-finals. Despite this setback, India still has hopes for medals in athletics. Athlete Avinash Sable will compete in the 3000 Metre Steeplechase final, and Mirabai Chanu will participate in the Women’s 49 KG Weightlifting event.
Currently, the Indian contingent has won three bronze medals in shooting at the Paris Olympics. India had opportunities for more medals but finished fourth in several events, including 10m air rifle, 25m pistol, skeet team, badminton singles, and mixed archery team events.
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Vinesh Phogat -: Vinesh Phogat is an Indian wrestler who competes in the 50-kg weight category. She is known for her achievements in wrestling and has represented India in various international competitions.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics refers to the Olympic Games that are being held in Paris, France. The Olympics is a major international sports event where athletes from around the world compete in various sports.
Disqualified -: Disqualified means that Vinesh Phogat was not allowed to continue in the competition because she did not meet the required rules, in this case, the weight limit for her wrestling category.
PT Usha -: PT Usha is a famous Indian athlete who is now the president of the Indian Olympic Association. She was known as the ‘Queen of Indian track and field’ during her athletic career.
Indian Olympic Association -: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is the organization responsible for selecting athletes to represent India in the Olympics and other international sports events.
Yusneylis Guzman Lopez -: Yusneylis Guzman Lopez is a wrestler from Cuba who competed against Vinesh Phogat in the Paris Olympics.
Avinash Sable -: Avinash Sable is an Indian athlete who competes in the 3000m Steeplechase, a long-distance running event that includes obstacles and water jumps.
3000m Steeplechase -: The 3000m Steeplechase is a race where athletes run 3000 meters on a track and have to jump over barriers and water pits.
Mirabai Chanu -: Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter who competes in the Women’s 49kg weight category. She has won several medals for India in international competitions.
Women’s 49kg Weightlifting -: Women’s 49kg Weightlifting is a category in weightlifting where female athletes who weigh up to 49 kilograms compete to lift the heaviest weights.
