Neeraj Chopra Supports Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal for Silver Medal at CAS
Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medalist, has shown his support for Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a silver medal. Vinesh was disqualified from the Olympics for breaching the weight limit by just 100 grams. She was set to compete against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt from the USA for the gold medal.
After her disqualification, Vinesh requested the CAS to award her the silver medal. The decision will be made before the end of the ongoing marquee event, as announced by CAS.
Speaking at a press conference at the India House, Neeraj urged citizens not to forget Vinesh’s contributions to the nation. He said, “All of us know that if she gets the medal it will be really good. She would have got the medal if such a situation did not arise. If we don’t get the medal, people remember us for some time and say we are their champions but if we don’t get the medal they forget us as well…I just want to request people to not forget what Vinesh has done for the country.”
Neeraj Chopra himself secured a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at the ongoing Summer Games with a throw of 89.45 meters. After his win, Neeraj’s mother expressed happiness, saying, “We’re happy with silver. The one who won gold (Arshad Nadeem) is also my child.” Neeraj commented that his mother’s words came from her heart and emphasized the desire for peace between India and Pakistan, despite the ongoing border issues.
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Neeraj Chopra -: Neeraj Chopra is an Indian athlete who competes in javelin throw. He has won medals in the Olympics, which are big sports competitions held every four years.
Vinesh Phogat -: Vinesh Phogat is an Indian wrestler who competes in international sports events. She is known for winning medals and making India proud.
CAS -: CAS stands for the Court of Arbitration for Sport. It is a special court that helps solve disputes related to sports, like disagreements about rules or medals.
disqualification -: Disqualification means being removed from a competition because of breaking a rule. In this case, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being over the weight limit by 100 grams.
weight limit -: Weight limit is the maximum weight an athlete can have to compete in a certain category. If they weigh more, they can’t compete in that category.
javelin throw -: Javelin throw is a sport where athletes throw a long spear called a javelin as far as they can. The person who throws it the farthest wins.
Summer Games -: Summer Games refer to the Summer Olympics, a big international sports event held every four years where athletes from all over the world compete in various sports.