The Weight of Dreams: Vinesh Phogat’s Fight Against the Scale Vinesh Phogat was in the running to win an Olympic medal when her dreams were crushed on the morning of the final match. Phogat was competing in the 50kg category, which is three kgs below her usual competing weight. She toiled through the night to reduce the 2.7 kgs that she gained after playing multiple matches in a day. Jogging, running, following a whole exercise regime, staying on a strict diet, chopping off her hair, going to the sauna, and staying dehydrated weren’t enough for Phogat to make weight on…