'Who believes this 100gms overweight story?': Swara Bhasker, Huma shocked at Vinesh Phogat's Olympics disqualification

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Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women's Wrestling 50kg class at the Olympics for being 100 grams overweight, despite her historic achievement of reaching the gold medal bout. The Indian Olympic Association confirmed the disqualification and requested privacy for Vinesh, who will end her Olympic journey without a medal.

Keywords: Vinesh Phogat, Olympics, Wrestling

Source: Hindustan Times

Update At: 8/7/2024

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