Melancholic moment for all Indians when we heard about the disqualification of our Indian daughter Vinesh Phogat, an Indian women Wrestler who just qualified for gold a few days ago. Just 100 grams of weight cost her to lose her first ever gold medal in Olympics 2024.
The ace Indian grappler suffered a major setback on Wednesday after she was disqualified from wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024 for being overweight. On Wednesday, August 12, Indian grappler Vinesh Phogat was about to compete for Gold in the Women’s wrestling finals against America’s Sarah Hildebrandt.
Why was Vinesh Phogat disqualified?
Vinesh Phogat was all set to compete for Gold at the Paris Olympics 2024 in the Women’s Wrestling 50 kg category. She had already secured a Silver for India. In a shocking reversal of fortunes, Phogat will now return from Paris without any medal after being found overweight ahead of her women’s 50 kg final.
Rules for 50 kg women wrestling match in the Olympics.
In women’s wrestling at the Olympics, particularly for the 50 kg weight category, the rules generally adhere to the following guidelines:
Weight Category: Athletes must weigh no more than 50 kilograms (approximately 110 pounds) to compete in this category.
Competition Format: Matches are conducted on a round-robin or elimination basis, depending on the specific Olympic tournament format in place.
Duration of Matches: Each match typically consists of two periods, each lasting three minutes, with a 30-second break between periods. If there is no clear winner after two periods, a third period of two minutes may be used for tie-breaking purposes.
Scoring: Points are awarded based on the actions and techniques performed during the match. Common ways to score points include takedowns, reversals, exposure of the opponent’s back to the mat, and escapes.
Victory Conditions: A match can be won by achieving a certain number of points over the opponent, technical superiority (a 10-point lead at any time), or by pinning the opponent’s shoulders to the mat (known as a fall).
Fouls and Penalties: Athletes can be penalized for various infractions such as passivity (not engaging in offensive actions), fleeing the mat, and illegal holds. Penalties can result in warnings, points awarded to the opponent, or disqualification.
Equipment: Wrestlers typically wear singlets and special wrestling shoes. They are also required to wear a mouth guard during competition.
Rules Enforcement: Matches are overseen by referees who ensure adherence to rules and fair play. Video replay may also be used in certain instances to review contentious situations.
These rules ensure competitive fairness and uphold the integrity of women’s wrestling matches at the Olympic Games. Specific details may vary slightly depending on the year and location of the Olympic Games, as rules can evolve over time.
In a nutshell for being true Indian it’s our duty to stand for our Indian daughter Vinesh Phogat. It’s very crucial time for her to see her disqualification just for 100 grams of weight. She performed well so we are with Vinesh Phogat…