Again, the Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has become the discussion topic IOC president announced his decision for the silver medal. As we know, Vinesh Phogat Indian is a former Indian professional freestyle wrestler who recently made his appearance in the 2024 Paris Olympics, however, her luck was not with her. She is a multiple Commonwealth Games gold medalist, having won gold at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 Games. She became the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth and Asian Games after she won the gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games. She has also won two bronze medals at the World Wrestling Championships.
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the finals due to being overweight. Furthermore, she was so disheartened because of her sudden disqualification. Now, the question is raised as to whether she will get the silver medal or not. Let’s discuss this in the next section.
(IOC) President Thomas Bach announced his decision
Though she didn’t win a gold medal, she requested and appealed against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics in CAS, demanding that she be awarded a joint silver medal before eventually announcing her retirement from the sport. International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said they will follow whatever decision the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will give in the case of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024. Bach, however, asked where one would draw the line after allowing small concessions in certain situations. He said The 29-year-old Phogat was disqualified for being 100 overweight ahead of her 50 kg category gold medal on Wednesday.
She then appealed against her disqualification in CAS, demanding that she be awarded a joint silver medal before eventually announcing her retirement from the sport. Following the rules and regulations of the Olympics Thomas Bach said, “I must say, I have a certain understanding for the wrestler; it’s a human touch,” said Bach, during an IOC media conference here. “Now, it’s (appeal) in CAS. We will, in the end, follow the CAS decision. But, again, the international (wrestling) federation must apply their interpretation of their rules. This is their responsibility,” he added. Asked if two silver medals could be awarded in a weight category, Bach said, “No, if you ask in such a general way. But allow me to comment on this individual case.“There the regulations of the international federation have to be followed and the international federation, United World Wrestling (UWW), was taking this decision.”
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Bach further said a 100gm overweight may not sound much to a layman but asked if such a relaxation would apply to a track event where results are sometimes decided by one-thousandth of a second. “Looking at the federation or anybody to take such a decision, when and where do you cut? Do you say with 100gms, we give it but with 102(gms), we don’t give it anymore? “What do you do then in sports where you have differences of one-thousandths of a second (in track events)? Do you also apply then such deliberations?” More information has been mentioned in the next section.
Vinesh Phogat struggle before the tournament
Vinesh Phogat’s struggle to lose 2 kg overnight. She skipped, jogged, and attempted to draw out blood. Vinesh and her support staff took every possible measure to bring her weight within the prescribed limit. The desperate tricks included cutting her hair, keeping her completely off food or liquids, and spending an entire night working out to shed the extra weight. She ended up being on an IV drip at the Games Village Polyclinic due to the dehydration caused by the extreme measures.
After this much struggle and not getting the wanted results her heart felt small, and she became so disappointed which led her to announce her retirement on her social media handle.
While announcing her retirement, Vinesh stated that she does not have the strength left to continue any further. Vinesh shared an emotional message on social media.“Maa, kushti mere se jeet gayi, main haar gayi. Maaf karna, aapka sapna, meri himmat sab toot chuke. Isse zyada taqat nahi rahi ab” (Mom, Wrestling has defeated me, I have lost. I lost…my courage is all broken, I don’t have any more strength now),” Vinesh wrote on her social media account. “Alvida, kushti (Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024),” she concluded. Learn more in the next section.
Public Reaction to Vines Bhagat Disqualification:
Netizens were also disappointed after hearing the news of her disqualification and they were more heartbroken after Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement. Netizens support her and cheer her up and also voice up for the silver medal along with Vinesh Phogat. Her statement is drawing attention since she announced her retirement. Many politicians and celebrities came forward and showed their support to Vinesh Phogat. “Vinesh Phogat you are an inspiration to the entire nation. Nothing can take away your resilience, nothing can take away your courage & nothing can take away the hardships you’ve been through to create history! Today you must be heartbroken, to say the least, and we are heartbroken with you. But woman you are gold – you are iron and you are steel!!!!!!! AND NOTHING CAN TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU! A champion for the ages! Learn more in the next section.
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— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) August 13, 2024
There is no one like you,” actor Alia Bhatt wrote on Instagram “Heartbreaking, but honestly this woman has already made her mark beyond gold by now (sic),” actor Taapsee Pannu wrote on Instagram and many more Bollywood celebs show their gratitude towards the finish. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reacted to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics after she was found overweight, describing the wrestler as a “champion among champions”. PM Narendra Modi also exuded confidence that Vinesh Phogat would come back stronger following her disqualification “Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India’s pride and an inspiration for every Indian. Today’s setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote. Stay tuned for more updates.
