India At Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 (7th Aug): Vinesh Phogat Disqualified, Antim Panghal OUT

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 LIVE Updates:Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50kg final at the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight, ending her medal hopes. Meanwhile, Mirabai Chanu aims to win a second Olympic. Scroll down for live updates.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live: In a surprising turn of events, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics on Wednesday after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final. This unexpected disqualification means Phogat, who had made history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final, will leave the Olympics without a medal.

Phogat had been assured of at least a silver medal before the weigh-in, but the scales tipped 100 grams over the limit this morning, leading to her disqualification. An Indian coach explained, "She was found overweight by 100 grams this morning. The rules are strict, and she has been disqualified."

Mirabai Chanu, India's renowned weightlifter, is also set to make a significant impact on Wednesday. She aims to become the first Indian weightlifter to win two Olympic medals as she competes in the women's 49kg medal round.

Additionally, another promising Indian wrestler, Antim Panghal, will begin her campaign in the pre-quarter-finals against Zyenep Yetgil. If successful, she will advance to the quarter-finals and potentially the semi-finals later in the day.

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07 August 2024

19:29 IST

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19:28 IST

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17:51 IST

Vinesh Phogat Disqualification Updates: LPU Announces Reward

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16:40 IST

Paris Olympics India Live: Antim Panghal Out

The Turkish wrestler who beat Antim 10-0 was leading 5-2 against her German opponent in the quarterfinal and seemed on track to reach the semifinal. However, the German wrestler Wendle made a brilliant move to pin Turkey’s Yetgil and win the match by fall. Yetgil was stunned, and with that, Antim Panghal was eliminated. There was no repechage opportunity.

15:39 IST

India Paris Olympics Day 12 Live: Vinesh Phogat Disqualification Row

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated in Parliament that Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight and that India has lodged a protest against the disqualification.

15:13 IST

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 12 Live Updates: Vinesh Phogat Hospitalized

Vinesh Phogat has been taken to the Games Village polyclinic after suffering from dehydration. This follows her disqualification from the women's 50kg wrestling event at the Paris Olympics due to being slightly overweight.