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?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat reached the final of the women’s 50 kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics by winning her semi-final on 6 August 2024. On the morning of the final she was found to be about 100 g over the weight limit at the weigh-in and was disqualified. Her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a shared silver medal was dismissed on 14 August 2024.