Reports: Will UWW change the rules of measuring weight after the Vinesh Phogat case? Decision on the silver medal may come by this evening

According to media reports, United World Wrestling (UWW) may make some changes in the rules related to the weight of wrestlers. It is being told that the organization is considering changes in these rules.

The paris Olympics have ended, but indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is waiting for justice. She was disqualified before the final. After this, the female wrestler demanded a joint silver medal from CAS. A decision on this matter is also to come today. Meanwhile, news is coming that United World Wrestling (UWW) may change the rule due to which this controversy has arisen.

Weight turned out to be more than the category

Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the final of women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling. Her weight was found to be 100 grams more than the category. After this, he appealed to the sports Arbitration (CAS) to give him a joint silver medal. The decision on this matter can now be given by 6 pm on Tuesday, august 13. At the same time, after being out before the final, Vinesh announced her retirement on social media. Now Vinesh hopes to get justice from the sports Arbitration.

The rule may change

According to media reports, United World Wrestling (UWW) may make some changes in the rules related to the weight of wrestlers. It is being told that the organization is considering changing these rules. However, it has not been revealed yet what changes can be made to the rules. At the same time, if there is a change in the rule related to the weight of wrestlers, then it will not benefit Vinesh Phogat. The new rule will come into effect from the next tournament.

Statement of the head of United World Wrestling

After Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the final, United World Wrestling (UWW) chief Nenad Lalovic discussed the rules. Speaking to india Today, UWW chief Nenad Lalovic expressed disappointment and said, "We must respect the rules. I am very sad about what happened to him. He weighed too little. 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 in the right weight."

What are the weight rules for Olympic wrestling?

Changes in the names sent by a wrestling association are possible only if an athlete suffers a serious injury, but for that, a medical certificate has to be submitted to the wrestling association. Also, this can be done at least 12 hours before the day of the competition for the respective weight category. After this, no changes can be made.

No changes will be accepted after this time. For all competitions, weights are measured every morning for the respective weight category. The weigh-in and medical checkup last for 30 minutes. Usually, wrestling matches are completed in two days. In such a case, only those wrestlers who are either in the repechage or have reached the final come for weight measurement the next day. The weighing program the next day lasts for about 15 minutes.

No wrestler's weight will be measured unless he has undergone a medical examination on the first morning. Wrestlers must appear for medical examination. They must also have their license and recognition certificate with them.

For weighing, the athlete must be in a singlet jersey only, which he/she will wear during the match. After being examined by qualified doctors, a wrestler who is suffering from any infectious disease will be disqualified.

No weight tolerance will be allowed for singlets. Competitors must be in perfect physical condition, their nails must be cut very short. During the entire weighing period, wrestlers have the right, each in turn, to have their weight measured as many times as they wish.

The referee responsible for weighing must check that all wrestlers are of the weight corresponding to the category in which they have been entered for the competition. Whether they meet all the requirements of Article 5 or not. Also, if that athlete enters the mat in the wrong jersey, then the opponent player can be warned about this.

The referee will refuse to weigh a wrestler who is not wearing the right clothes. The referee responsible for the weigh-in will receive the results of the draw and will be allowed to control only those athletes who are on this list.

If an athlete does not participate or fails in the weighing event (on both days), he will be eliminated from the competition. That athlete will also not be given any rank. If an athlete gets injured during his competition on the first day, he will not need to be present for weighing on the second day and his rank will continue. For example, if Vinesh got injured after playing all three matches yesterday, then today she would not have to be present during the weighing and if she did not play in the final, she would have got the silver medal.