Why Vinesh Phogat’s Paris disqualification weighs heavy on the sport

The disqualification of the wrestler—denying her a shot at an Olympic gold medal—for being a mere 100 g over the limit, begs the question: do the rules around weight need a rethink?

August 07, 20241 min
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Why Vinesh Phogat’s Paris disqualification weighs heavy on the sport

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