New Delhi. The matter of disqualifying Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from Paris Olympics was also raised in the House today. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, while talking about this entire episode in detail, said that the Indian Olympic Association has lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling (UWW). Along with this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the President of the Indian Olympic Association PT Usha and has asked for appropriate action in this matter.
#WATCH , Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya speaks on the issue of disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from #ParisOlympics2024
He says, “…Today her weight was found 50 kg 100 grams and she was disqualified. The Indian Olympic Association has lodged a strong… pic.twitter.com/7VkjoQQyIM
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2024
The Sports Minister said that today Vinesh’s weight was found to be 50 kg 100 grams and hence she was disqualified. Earlier on Tuesday, Vinesh became the first Indian female wrestler to reach the final of Olympic wrestling by winning three matches. Mandaviya said that as far as assistance for Vinesh’s preparation is concerned, the Government of India has provided every possible facility to Vinesh Phogat as per her requirement. A personal staff of experts has also been made available for her. A renowned coach from Hungary and a physiotherapist are always with her. Meanwhile, Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh said that this matter is very serious and we are deciding what to do next. We are thinking about the legal process.
Vinesh Phogat’s extraordinary feats at the Paris Olympics have thrilled every Indian and done the country proud. While we all share her disappointment at the disqualification, she remains a champion in the hearts of 1.4 billion people. Vinesh embodies the truly indefatigable…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2024
On the other hand, President Draupadi Murmu has also consoled Vinesh Phogat and termed her achievement as extraordinary. The President said, Vinesh Phogat’s extraordinary feats at the Paris Olympics have thrilled every Indian and made the country proud. She remains a champion in the hearts of crores of Indians. Vinesh truly embodies the tireless spirit of Indian women and her patience and confidence are already inspiring India’s future world champions. I wish her all the best for achieving many achievements in the future.
