# Vinesh Phogat disqualified, India protests and loses medal 2026-08-07T21:35:13+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday after she was found 100 grams over the weight limit during the morning weigh-in. The disqualification means she will not receive a medal despite having already reached the final. India has filed an official protest with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, challenging the timing of the weigh-in and the manner in which the urine sample was collected, citing dehydration. The Indian Olympic Association has stated that a decision on the protest is expected by 8 pm local time. Vinesh, who had earlier weighed in successfully at the semi-final stage, was visibly distressed after the news broke. She was subsequently hospitalised for dehydration and fatigue. The incident has sparked intense debate among athletes and officials about the strict weight-class rules in wrestling. ## Coverage - assamtribune.com Tags: disqualification, India protest, Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat, weight rules, wrestling Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/vinesh-phogat-disqualified-india-protests-and-loses-medal/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/vinesh-phogat-disqualified-india-protests-and-loses-medal/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.