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Paris Olympics: Yusneylis Guzman Lopez Replaces Vinesh Phogat In 50kg Wrestling Final
Yusneylis Guzman Lopez: Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, who lost to Vinesh Phogat in the semifinals, will replace the Indian wrestler in the women's 50kg final after Vinesh failed the second day weigh-in at the Paris Olympics, the organisers said on Wednesday.
Vinesh, who was due to compete in the gold medal bout against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA has been disqualified after surpassing the 50kg weight limit by a few grams.
"VINESH (IND) failed second day weigh-in. According to the acticle 11 of the International Wrestling Rules, VINESH (IND) will be replaced by the wrestler who lost against her in the Semifinal. Therefore, Guzman Lopez Yusneylis (CUB) will compete in the Final," the organisers said in a statement.
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