Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics, Found slightly overweight

In a big blow to India's chances of winning a Gold medal in wrestling, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women's 50kg category final at the Paris Olympics. The 29-year-old was found ineligible to compete on the second day as she was found just 100 gram overweight during the weigh-in on the day of the final.

Unfortunately, Vinesh Phogat will not win any medal at the Paris Olympics, if the disqualification stays. Despite the best efforts from Vinesh Phogat's team on Tuesday night, the wrestler missed the weight on Wednesday.

Vinesh usually competes in the 53kg category but brought her weight down to 50kg for the Paris Olympics. She reportedly tried to do all she could to come under the desired weight, be it skipping meals, or running. She didn't sleep the entire night, hoping to fall under the weight category. The Indian officials also asked the Olympic committee for more time but the efforts went in vain. 

It has emerged that there is no means to overturn the decision and that Vinesh Phogat will return home without a medal. According to the world wrestling body, any wrestler who misses the weight is given the last place.

Vinesh Phogat was in the 50kg permissible limit on Tuesday. She stunned World No. 1 Yui Susaki in the opening round before working her way through in the quarter-final and the semi-final to become the first-ever Indian woman to reach the Olympic wrestling final.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), in an official statement, confirmed the disqualification. It also requested all stakeholders to ensure Vinesh Phogat's privacy.

Lodge strong protest: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to lodge a strong protest with the organisers of the Paris Olympics after wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified ahead of her gold medal match.