The Incident: A Shocking Disqualification
Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics came as a stunning blow to her and her fans worldwide. After a promising start in the women’s 53 kg category, where she was considered one of the top contenders, the hopes of an entire nation were dashed when the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) announced her disqualification.The reasons behind her disqualification were not related to her performance on the mat but rather due to what was termed as a “breach of discipline.” According to the WFI, Vinesh had refused to stay with the rest of the Indian contingent at the Olympic Village, choosing instead to stay with her personal physiotherapist in a different accommodation. Additionally, she allegedly did not wear the official Indian team singlet and did not train with the team, which were all seen as violations of the federation's code of conduct. The Fallout: Mixed Reactions and Controversy the news of her disqualification sparked widespread debate and mixed reactions. ...