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In a surprising turn of events, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for failing to meet the weight requirement for her 50 kg weight class..
Reports indicate that Phogat exceeded the permissible weight limit by just 100 grams, which could result in her disqualification...
It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Womens Wrestling 50kg class..
On the second morning, only wrestlers competing in the repechages and finals need to attend the weigh-in, which is shorter, lasting 15 minutes...
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