The recent events at the Paris Olympics have highlighted a crucial aspect of athletic success: proper weight management. Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s heartbreaking disqualification from the women’s 50kg wrestling tournament serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining a healthy weight.
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Vinesh Phogat was on the brink of making history. She had fought valiantly, defeating Cuba’s Yusneylys Guzmán 5-0 in the semifinals, earning her a spot in the gold medal match against Team USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt. This match was more than just a competition; it was a chance to achieve a lifelong dream, to be the first female Indian wrestler to compete in an Olympic final.
However, the journey to this monumental match took a devastating turn. Despite her best efforts, Phogat was disqualified after failing to make weight at the second weigh-in. Her struggle to shed the last few grams involved extreme measures that no athlete should have to endure. From going without food and water, cutting her hair, to even drawing blood, her determination was evident, but her body simply couldn’t withstand the strain.
A member of her camp revealed the brutal reality: “Her normal weight is 57 kgs, and she did everything to get down to 50. She was 49.9 kg yesterday morning, but the moment she had even a small meal, her weight bounced back to at least 53 kg. She had to reach this weight to have the strength to fight in three bouts. After the semifinals last night, her weight was 52.7 kg. She didn’t sleep even a minute, didn’t drink a sip of water, and didn’t have a morsel of food.
She spent the entire night running and using the sauna. She made it to 50.1 kg but didn’t have time to cut the last 100 grams. There was no leeway and no extra time to make weight.”
In the end, Phogat’s heroic effort ended with her fainting from dehydration and being hospitalized. Her dream of competing for the gold and making history was shattered in the most heartbreaking way possible.
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