London Olympics gold medallist and American professional boxer Jordan Burroughs shared a post on social media suggesting IOC to hand the silver medal of Women's 50 Kg freestyle wrestling to Vinesh Phogat. Earlier, Phogat was disqualified from the event after she was found overweight during the morning weigh-in of the medal match. She was stripped off the medal and ranked last in the event. Burroughs not only asked IOC to give the silver medal to Phogat but also suggested a few rule changes to UWW to avoid such scenarios in the future. Vinesh Phogat Health Update: PT Usha Meets Star Wrestler In Hospital As She Recovers from Dehydration Following Paris Olympics 2024 Disqualification (See Pic).
Former Olympic Gold Medallist Wrestler Jordan Burroughs Suggests IOC to Give Silver Medal to Vinesh Phogat
GIVE VINESH SILVER! 🥈
— Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) August 7, 2024
Jordan Burroughs Suggests Rule Change For UWW
Proposed Immediate Rule Changes for UWW:
1.) 1kg second Day Weight Allowance.
2.) Weigh-ins pushed from 8:30am to 10:30am.
3.) Forfeit will occur in future finals if opposing finalist misses weight.
4.) After a semifinal victory, both finalists’ medals are secured even if…
— Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) August 7, 2024
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