Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole Speaks on Vinesh Phogat’s Disqualification from Paris Olympics
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 7: Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has criticized the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics, calling it ‘sports politics.’ Patole emphasized the need for higher-level discussions to ensure Vinesh gets a chance to compete.
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50 kg women’s wrestling event for exceeding the weight limit, which was a significant blow to India’s medal hopes. She was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt from the United States in the Gold Medal match.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi consoled Vinesh, calling her a ‘champion among champions’ and an inspiration for all Indians. He urged her to come back stronger and expressed his support through a post on X.
Sources revealed that the Prime Minister spoke to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha to explore options to address Vinesh’s disqualification. He also urged PT Usha to file a strong protest if it could help Vinesh’s case.
A statement from the Indian Olympic contingent confirmed Vinesh’s disqualification due to her weight exceeding the 50 kg limit. The team requested privacy for Vinesh and stated that no further comments would be made at this time.
Vinesh had reached the Gold medal contest after defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the semi-finals.
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Maharashtra Congress President -: The Maharashtra Congress President is the leader of the Congress party in the state of Maharashtra, which is a political party in India.
Nana Patole -: Nana Patole is a politician from Maharashtra and the current President of the Maharashtra Congress party.
Vinesh Phogat -: Vinesh Phogat is a famous Indian wrestler who has won many medals in international competitions.
Disqualification -: Disqualification means being removed from a competition because of not following the rules.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big sports event that will happen in Paris, France, where athletes from all over the world compete in different sports.
Sports politics -: Sports politics refers to the influence of political decisions and actions on sports and athletes.
50 kg weight limit -: In wrestling, athletes compete in different weight categories. Vinesh Phogat was supposed to compete in the 50 kg category but exceeded the weight limit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India, the leader of the country.
Indian Olympic Association -: The Indian Olympic Association is the organization that manages India’s participation in the Olympic Games and other international sports events.
