Paris Olympics 2024 | 'One day she will bring a medal for sure': Mahavir Phogat on Vinesh's disqualification

In the wake of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogats disqualification from the final of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 her uncle and former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat voiced his discontent He remarked that wrestlers who exceed the weight limit by 50100 grams are typically permitted to competeMahavir Phogat visibly emotional lamented the loss of Indias opportunity to secure its fourth medal of the Olympics due to Vineshs disqualificationVinesh was disqualified from the 50 kg womens wrestling event after exceeding the 50 kg weight limit She was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States in the gold medal match tonightWATCH On Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogats disqualification from ParisOlympics2024 her uncle Mahavir Phogat says I have nothing to say The entire country has expected Gold Rules are there but if a wrestler is 50100 grams overweight they are usually allowed to play Ihellip pictwittercomh7vfnJ8ZuHmdash ANI ANI August 7 2024Despite the setback Mahavir Phogat expressed optimism for Vineshs future prospects I have nothing to say The entire country has expected goldRules are there but if a wrestler is 50100 grammes overweight they are usually allowed to play I will ask the people of the country not to despair one day she will bring a medal for sureIll prepare her for the next Olympicsrdquo Mahavir told ANIEarlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered words of consolation to Vinesh following her disqualificationVinesh you are a champion among champions You are Indias pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian Todays setback hurts I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing At the same time I know that you epitomise resilience It has always been your nature to take challenges headon Come back stronger We are all rooting for you the PM said in a post on XSources revealed that the Prime Minister has engaged with Indian Olympic Association IOA President PT Usha to obtain detailed information about the situation and to explore possible options The Prime Minister also encouraged PT Usha to file a strong protest regarding Vineshrsquos disqualification if it could benefit herAlso ReadThe Vinesh Phogat redemption From controversial protests to coveted Olympic medalAn official statement from the Indian Olympic contingent noted that Phogat was disqualified after weighing in slightly over the 50 kg limitIt is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Womens Wrestling 50 kg class Despite the best efforts by the team through the night she weighed in a few grams over 50 kg this morning No further comments will be made by the contingent at this time The Indian team requests you respect Vineshs privacy It would like to focus on the competitions on hand the statement saidVinesh Phogat had advanced to the Gold Medal bout by defeating Cubas Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 50 in the Paris Olympics 2024 semifinalsIn the meantime India still has hopes for medals in other events Athlete Avinash Sable is set to compete in the 3000meter steeplechase final on Thursday while Mirabai Chanu will vie for a medal tonight in the womenrsquos 49 kg weightlifting category Wrestler Antim Panghal will also be competing in the Round of 16 in the Womenrsquos Freestyle 53 kg category So far India has secured three medals at the Paris Olympics all in shootingWith agency inputs