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1. Which Indian wrestler announced her retirement following a disqualification at the Paris Olympics 2024?
Vinesh Phogat, a highly regarded Indian wrestler, announced her retirement from wrestling after a disqualification incident at the Paris Olympics 2024. She was disqualified from the 50 kg gold medal bout due to being overweight by 100 grams. This came after a semi-final victory that had set her up for a highly anticipated final match. Despite efforts by the medical team to help her manage her weight, she could not meet the required limit, leading to her disqualification and subsequent retirement announcement.