PARIS: It usually never happens in professional sports. But in Vinesh Phogat’s case, it has happened. She was found 100g overweight and has been disqualified after the weigh in on the morning of her gold medal bout. As per the rules, she has to be within the weight (50kgs, her weight class) on both days of the competition.
India coach Virender Singh Dahiya confirmed the development. On Tuesday morning, her weight was at par but after the bout she was a tad overweight. She did cycling, skipping and whatever she could to reduce her weight. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) tried their bit and protested but as of now, those protests have not mattered. Even if there are is no medal, she has won the hearts of a billion people.
