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Vinesh Phogat has created history in Paris Olympics 2024. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat became the first female wrestler to enter the Olympic final by defeating Cuba's Lopez Guzman on 6 August. Everyone is congratulating Vinesh Phogat on her victory. At the same time, Bollywood celebrities congratulated Vinesh Phogat on their respective social media handles. However, now the news is coming that Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the 50 kg event of women's wrestling due to overweight.
Rajkumar Rao congratulated Vinesh Phogat
Congratulating Vinesh Phogat, Rajkummar Rao wrote, "And we are in the finals. It was a great pleasure to watch you play live. You are the pride of our country Vinesh Phogat. Best of luck for the finals. Our prayers are with you".
Randeep Hooda congratulated
🤞 #VineshPhogat
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) August 6, 2024
👏👏👏 @Phogat_Vinesh pic.twitter.com/yeGoDjBXaU
While Randeep Hooda shared a fingers crossed emoji along with Phogat's photo.
Ayushmann Khurrana shared the picture
Ayushmann Khurrana posted an emotional picture of Phogat crying after the win on Instagram, in which he wrote, "Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat couldn't stop crying after win over the unbeatable World No. 1 champion."
Riteish Deshmukh celebrated victory
That’s what a champion looks like after beating the World No 1 & Defending Olympic Gold Medal holder #VineshPhogat pic.twitter.com/6jR65n8tF1
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 6, 2024
Earlier, Riteish Deshmukh celebrated her grand entry into the semi-finals.
Arjun Rampal also acknowledged Phogat's remarkable achievement, saying, "Vinesh Phogat is the first Indian woman to reach the Olympic final. She has played some great matches. Win the gold girl."
VineshPhogat first Indian woman to reach an Olympic final. Such a fabulous few bouts she has had. Get the gold girl. #VineshPhogatforgold pic.twitter.com/qodk0GXv5m
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) August 6, 2024
Taapsee Pannu shared the post
Sharing a post on her Instagram story, Taapsee Pannu wrote, "This woman will be remembered as a benchmark in many ways for decades to come! What a woman! What a crazy year she had and what guts she showed. Your lifelong fan and she did it."
Kunal Khemu congratulated
Kunal Kemmu shared the post on Instagram and wrote, "What a champion. Ufff. So proud!!! His actor-wife, who also witnessed the historic match, the first Indian woman to reach the Olympic wrestling finals @vineshphogat!!!!! So proud".
Because of this Vinesh Phogat was disqualified
Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg for being overweight.
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2024
It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through… pic.twitter.com/xYrhzA1A2U
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has confirmed that Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified for being overweight. The association said, "The Indian team is sad to inform you that Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the 50 kg category of women's wrestling. Despite the best efforts made by the team overnight, her weight was a few grams more than 50 kg this morning. There will be no further comment from the team at this time. The Indian team requests you to respect Vinesh's privacy. She wants to focus on the current competitions".
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