After Vinesh Phogat: The battle for a Commonwealth Games medal begins long before athletes step onto the competition arena. For India’s contingent in Glasgow, one of the toughest contests is taking place behind closed doors — on weighing scales.
The painful memory of wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification at the Paris Olympics for being just 100 grams over the prescribed weight in women’s 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.
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.
