The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has lodged an appeal with the United World Wrestling (UWW) against the disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said on Wednesday (August 7).

On Wednesday, Vinesh was disqualified from competing in the women’s 50 kg final after she was found to be overweight by 100 grams.

In a statement, Usha said that the IOA is giving all the support to Vinesh and is following up on the appeal by WFI to UWW in “the strongest possible manner”.

Usha also said that she met Vinesh at the Olympics Village and assured IOA’s and the Indian government’s complete support.