07/08/2024
There is misinformation circulating that in the 50 kg wrestling category, there's a 2 kg upper limit, implying that Vinesh Phogat was competing at 52 kg and her weight exceeded even 52 kg.
There is no upper limit in the Olympics; it must be exactly 50 kg. Vinesh Phogat did everything possible to lose the extra weight, but in the end, her weight was 50.10 kg, just exceeding the limit by 100 grams.
She was even hospitalized due to dehydration. Despite these challenges, Vinesh demonstrated incredible determination and spirit.
She defeated Ukraine's Oksana Livach and Japan's Yui Susaki, a four-time world champion, at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Stay strong Vinesh Phogat.