The 29-year-old may have gained some weight as she replenished herself after three bouts in the day and had to lose about 2kg overnight. "She was seen skipping in a sweat suit last evening after ...

Athletes aim to compete at the lowest possible weight, usually achieved by rapid weight loss methods reliant on acute/chronic dehydration (eg, saunas, sweat suits, diuretics, hot baths, etc). Weigh-in ...

"The process of weight cut prior to the weigh-in in the morning involves a calculated restriction of food and water," said Dinshaw Paudiwala, chief medical officer of the India delegation. "Besides ...