Yogeshwar Dutt Speaks on Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification at Paris Olympics
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 7: Former Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt expressed his disappointment over Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification in the 50 kg category final at the Paris Olympics, calling it a loss for India. Vinesh was disqualified for breaching the weight mark before her match against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt.
Yogeshwar Dutt said, “It is a loss of a medal for India and also for Vinesh. It is painful the way she has been disqualified. It is time to stand by her as she was competing for India. Similar things have happened with international players also. Sadly, politics is being brought into it. All international wrestlers know UWW and Olympic rules.”
Vinesh Phogat had entered the Gold Medal bout after beating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the semi-finals. India will hope for medals in the remaining events where its athletes are competing. Avinash Sable will be taking part in the 3000 Metre Steeplechase final on Thursday. Mirabai Chanu will also be in action tonight in the Women’s 49 KG category in Weightlifting.
India has so far won three bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, all from shooting. India had the chance to win 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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Yogeshwar Dutt -: Yogeshwar Dutt is a famous Indian wrestler who has won medals in international competitions like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
Vinesh Phogat -: Vinesh Phogat is an Indian wrestler who competes in the 50 kg weight category. She comes from a family of wrestlers and has won many medals for India.
Disqualification -: Disqualification means being removed from a competition because of breaking the rules. In this case, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for not meeting the weight requirements.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big international sports event that will be held in Paris, France. Athletes from all over the world compete in various sports.
50 kg category -: The 50 kg category is a weight class in wrestling. It means that the wrestlers competing in this category must weigh 50 kilograms or less.
Sarah Ann Hildebrandt -: Sarah Ann Hildebrandt is an American wrestler who competes in the same weight category as Vinesh Phogat.
Avinash Sable -: Avinash Sable is an Indian athlete who competes in long-distance running events like the steeplechase.
Mirabai Chanu -: Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter who has won medals in international competitions, including the Olympics.
