The painful memory of wrestler Vinesh Phogat\u2019s disqualification at the Paris Olympics for being just 100 grams over the prescribed weight in women\u2019s 50kg has become a constant reminder for Indian athletes competing in weight-category events. Coaches and support staff say the incident has fundamentally changed the approach towards weight management, with athletes now treating every gram as crucial.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Members of the Indian boxing team are following strict diet plans, scheduled workouts and carefully monitored recovery sessions to ensure they remain within their respective weight categories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe haven\u2019t had the time to explore Glasgow because our competition is on and maintaining weight is equally important. We have to stick to our workouts, follow a disciplined diet plan and get proper rest. Right now, that\u2019s our only focus,\u201d a source within the Indian boxing team told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Officials accompanying the contingent said the lesson from Paris has not been forgotten.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEarlier, athletes focused mainly on performance. Now they understand that making weight is the first challenge. Whether it is 10 grams or 100 grams, exceeding the limit can cost an athlete years of hard work. Everyone is extremely cautious,\u201d an official said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The importance of weight management was underlined by Olympic champion Mirabai Chanu after winning the women\u2019s 48kg weightlifting gold medal in Glasgow. Speaking to IANS with tears in her eyes, she revealed the sacrifices she made to compete in her category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t eat properly for the last three days. Maintaining the weight was very tough,\u201d Mirabai had said after dedicating her gold medal to her family.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The importance of weight management was underlined by Olympic champion Mirabai Chanu after winning the women\u2019s 48kg weightlifting gold medal in Glasgow. Speaking to IANS with tears in her eyes, she revealed the sacrifices she made to compete in her category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For India\u2019s medal hopefuls, Glasgow is proving that success in weight-category sports is determined not only by strength and skill, but also by discipline away from the field. And after the harsh lesson of Paris, no athlete is willing to let a few extra grams stand between them and a place on the podium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n