Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics because her weight was 100 grams over the 50 kg weight limit.
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The wrestler, who was supposed to compete in the 50 kg final, did not manage to reduce her weight in time.
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According to reports, Vinesh has taken several extreme measures to meet the weight criteria for the finale.
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She reportedly cut her hair to fall into the 50 kg weight category.
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She also tried to take some blood from her veins in the hope of meeting the criteria.
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Reportedly, Vinesh also did cycling exercises to work up a sweat, but that didn’t help much.
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She had to resort to such extreme measures after her weight increased by 1 kg the night before her final.
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According to reports, Vinesh Phogat had to resort to such extreme measures after her weight increased by 1 kg the night before her finale.
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