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Sources said the prime minister also urged the IOA chairman to lodge a strong protest against Vinesh's disqualification if it would help her case. (File image)
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after failing to weigh in during his 50kg gold medal match on Wednesday morning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha over wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics and asked her to explore options to help Vinesh's case, sources said.
Sources added that the prime minister also urged the IOC president to lodge a strong protest against Vinesh's disqualification if it would help her case.
Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics after failing to weigh in during his 50kg gold medal match on Wednesday morning.
“The Indian delegation regrets to share the news that Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the women's wrestling 50kg category. Despite the team's best efforts throughout the night, she gained a few grams this morning and passed the 50kg mark. Contingent There will be no further comment at this time. Team India requests that you respect Vinesh's privacy. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) wrote in a statement: “We want to focus on the competition at hand. “
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