Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

Year 2024

Question:

Which athlete from India amongst the following, was not allowed to contest the final of his/her respective sport category despite winning the semi-final in the Paris Olympics 2024?

Options:

Sakshi Malik

Neeraj Chopra

Vinesh Phogat

Geeta Phogat

Correct Answer:

Vinesh Phogat

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Vinesh Phogat

At the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won her women’s wrestling 50 kg semifinal and was set to contest the final, but she was not allowed to compete in the final because she was found over the weight limit by about 100 g at the bout weigh-in and was subsequently disqualified under wrestling competition rules; her place in the final was given to the athlete she had defeated in the semifinal.