In a heartbreaking development for the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the women’s 50kg event after being found 100gm overweight ahead of her gold-medal match against USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt on Wednesday. Vinesh will now finish last in the final standings of her event and will not be eligible for any medal as a result of her disqualification.

The Dudhsagar Falls is a confluence between the regions of Belagavi, Goa and Uttar Kannada.

PM Modi Speaks To IOA Chief PT Usha Over Vinesh’s Disqualification, Urges Her To Explore All OptionsVinesh Phogat’s disqualification | “PM spoke to IOA President PT Usha, asked her to look into it and find out what can be done. Also urges her to file a strong protest.”