Vinesh Phogat Hospitalised Due To Dehydration After Disqualification From 50kg Wrestling Final In Paris Olympics 2024 - Reports

Vinesh Phogat has reportedly been hospitalised in Paris due to dehydration following her disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 7.

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from Paris Olympics 2024 50kg Wrestling Final on August 7.

Source : PTI

Vinesh Phogat has been hospitalised in Paris due to dehydration following her disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the Olympics 2024 on August 7, as per several media reports. Despite making it to the final, she was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight. Reports reveal that the 29-year-old wrestler took extreme measures to meet the weight requirement, including skipping meals and restricting her water intake. This led to severe dehydration and the need for medical attention. Currently, Vinesh is resting and stable in the polyclinic at the Olympic Village.

Vinesh Phogat had made history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal match on Tuesday night. However, her disqualification on the next morning has dashed her hopes of securing at least a silver medal, leaving her with no medal to take home.

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Phogat Weighed Few Grams Over 50 Kg: IOA

On Wednesday, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) issued a statement regarding Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight. 

"It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50 kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50 kg this morning. No further comments will be made by the contingent at this time. The Indian team requests you respect Vinesh’s privacy. It would like to focus on the competitions on hand," the IOA statement read.

PM Modi Expresses Support For Phogat Following Disqualification

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed support for Vinesh Phogat, calling her a champion and an inspiration to India. He acknowledged the pain of her setback and conveyed his deep sense of despair in a post on X.

“Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you,” Narendra Modi’s tweet reads.