Aman Sehrawat Loses 4.6 KG in 10 Hours: Why Vinesh Phogat Couldn’t Shed That Extra 100 Grams

At the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won a bronze medal in wrestling, but his journey to get there was intense. He managed to lose 4.6 kilograms in just 10 hours to make weight for his competition.

Aman’s Weight Loss Effort

After his matches, Aman weighed 61.5 kilograms, which was 4.5 kilograms over the limit. His coach, Virender Dahiya, shared that after the semi-final, Aman did a tough 90-minute workout session. Later that night, around midnight, Aman continued working out at the gym, running on the treadmill, and taking a sauna bath.

Even with all this effort, Aman’s weight was still 900 grams over the limit when checked at 3 AM. Determined to make weight, Aman kept running and took another sauna bath. His hard work paid off, helping him compete and win the bronze medal.

Vinesh Phogat’s Weight Struggle

On the other hand, wrestler Vinesh Phogat faced a big challenge. Despite her strong performance throughout the Olympics, she was disqualified from the gold medal match because she was 100 grams over the weight limit.

Vinesh worked very hard to lose the extra weight. She spent the whole night sweating, cut her hair, and even adjusted her clothes to help with weight loss. But she couldn’t shed those last 100 grams in time, leading to her disqualification.

Vinesh’s Appeal

Fans were very disappointed and showed their support for Vinesh on social media, with even cricket star Sachin Tendulkar backing her. Vinesh has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), arguing that she did not cheat and asking for a review of her case for a silver medal.

Summary

Aman Sehrawat’s weight loss effort shows his dedication, while Vinesh Phogat’s close call highlights the tough challenges athletes face with weight management. Both stories reflect the extreme measures athletes take to succeed in their sports.

News Source: Abp News Live