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Vinesh Phogat: 'Rules are rules', UWW chief's statement on Vinesh case, expressed disappointment, know what he said
In the semi-final match played on Tuesday, Vinesh defeated Cuba's Lopez Guzman 5-0. She became the first female wrestler to reach the Olympic final. Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat suffered a major setback on wednesday before the final match. She has been disqualified from the women's 50 kg weight category event. Now United World Wrestling (UWW) chief Nenad Lalovic has reacted to this.
'I am very sad'
During a conversation with india Today, United World Wrestling (UWW) chief Nenad Lalovic expressed disappointment. He said, "We must respect the rules. I am very sad about what happened to her. Her weight was too low. But rules are rules and everything is public. All athletes are there and it is impossible to include someone in the competition who is not right in terms of weight." Defeated Cuban wrestler in semi-finals