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Hema Malini slammed for ‘tone deaf’ comment on Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification
Updated On: 07 August, 2024 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hema Malini said, "It is important to keep the weight in check. It is a lesson for all of us. I wish she loses that 100 gm quickly but would not get an opportunity"
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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat faced a major setback at the 2024 Paris Olympics after being disqualified from the 50 kg women`s wrestling event. She was scheduled to take on United States`s Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match. A statement issued by the Indian Olympic contingent said that Phogat had tipped the scales above the 50 kg mark and was disqualified for weighing 100 grams more.
Reacting to the same, veteran actor and BJP leader Hema Malini told PTI, "It is very surprising, and it feels strange that she was disqualified for being 100 gm overweight. It is important to keep the weight in check. It is a lesson for all of us. I wish she loses that 100 gm quickly but would not get an opportunity.”
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