Paris Olympics 2024: Yusneylis Guzman Lopez Replaces Vinesh Phogat in Women’s 50 kg Wrestling Final
Vinesh was disqualified from the competition after being found 100gm overweight during the morning weigh-in.
Paris, August 7: Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, who lost to Vinesh Phogat in the semifinals of the Olympic Games, replaced the disqualified Indian in the 50kg category final against USA's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt here. Vinesh was disqualified from the competition after being found 100gm overweight during the morning weigh-in. Mahavir Singh Phogat Reacts on Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification From Paris Olympics 2024, Says ‘If Wrestler Is 50–100 Gram Overweight’.
"Vinesh failed second day weigh-in. According to the article 11 of the International Wrestling Rules, Vinesh (IND) will be replaced by the wrestler who lost against her in the Semifinal. Therefore Yusneylis Guzman Lopez (CUB) will compete in the Final. Repechage Yui Susaki (Japan) vs Oksana Livach (Ukraine) will become Bronze Medal Match," the Paris Games organising committee said in a statement.
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