Vinesh Phogat, one of India’s most revered wrestlers, faced a heartbreaking blow at the Paris Olympics, a moment that shook not just her, but the entire wrestling fraternity. Everyone had high hopes for her; she was almost certain to secure at least a silver medal. But fate took an unexpected turn when, on the morning of her final bout against the USA's Sarah Hildebrandt, Vinesh was found to be 100 grams over the weight limit for the 50kg freestyle category.
That tiny margin—a mere fraction of a kilogram—robbed her of the chance to compete for gold and left her Olympic dreams shattered. Geeta Phogat Vs Vinesh Phogat Just To Make It Clear To Everyone - Phogat Sisters Are Not On Talking Terms From Very Long Time. There Is Very Big Ego Clash & Tussle Going On In The Family.
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com/RACk4kkDc6 — Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) August 17, 2024 Vinesh had spent years dedicating herself to the sport, inching closer and closer to that pinnacle moment. Yet, in an instant, everything she worked for seemed to slip through her fingers. Desperate for justice, she took her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), hoping that, given the circumstances, she might be awarded a joint silver.
But after a week of deliberation, her petition was denied, marking the end of her Olympic journey. It was a crushing blow, not just for Vinesh, but also for her legions of supporters who had watched her fight with such resilience and determination. व�.