PV Sindhu and Harbhajan Singh Support Vinesh Phogat After Disqualification at Paris Olympics
New Delhi, India – August 7: Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu has shown her support for wrestler Vinesh Phogat after she was disqualified from the women’s 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh was set to compete against United States wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt for the gold medal on Wednesday. However, she was disqualified for exceeding the 50 kg weight limit.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) issued a statement explaining that Vinesh had tipped the scales above the 50 kg mark, leading to her disqualification. Following this, PV Sindhu expressed her support on social media, writing, “Dear @Phogat_Vinesh, you will always be a champion in our eyes. I was deeply hoping you could win the gold. The little time I spent with you at PDCSE was watching a woman with a superhuman will fight to get better. It was inspiring. I am here for you always, sending all the universe’s positivity your way.”
Former Indian cricketer and Aam Aadmi Party MP Harbhajan Singh also commented on the situation, stating, “It is very unfortunate because Vinesh was so close to getting a gold medal. We were hopeful that she would return to India with a gold medal. The last few months were difficult for her and going through all of this and still not being able to play the finals is extremely unfortunate. For me, she is a winner and I hope to meet her once she is back. It is disheartening that only because of 100 grams an athlete is not allowed to play…This could have been the best chance for Vinesh if she was allowed to play.”
In response to the disqualification, IOC President PT Usha confirmed that the Wrestling Federation of India has filed an appeal to the United World Wrestling to reconsider the decision. In a video released by the IOA, PT Usha said, “I am shocked and disappointed at the disqualification of Vinesh from the Olympic Games Women’s Wrestling 50kg class competition. I met Vinesh at the Olympic Village Polyclinic a short while ago and assured her of the complete support of the Indian Olympic Association, the Government of India and the whole country. We are providing Vinesh with all medical and emotional support.”
PT Usha added, “The Wrestling Federation of India has filed an appeal to UWW to reconsider the decision to disqualify Vinesh, and IOA is following that up in the strongest possible manner. I am aware of the relentless efforts made by Vinesh, the medical team, led by Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala and the Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang throughout the night to ensure that she could meet the competition requirements. The IOA is taking every step to ensure that the morale of the contingent remains high. We are sure all Indians will stand with Vinesh and the entire Indian contingent.”
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PV Sindhu -: PV Sindhu is a famous Indian badminton player who has won many medals in international competitions, including the Olympics.
Harbhajan Singh -: Harbhajan Singh is a well-known Indian cricketer who has played for the Indian national team and is famous for his spin bowling.
Vinesh Phogat -: Vinesh Phogat is an Indian wrestler who competes in the 50kg weight category and has won several medals in international wrestling competitions.
Disqualification -: Disqualification means being removed from a competition because of not following the rules. In this case, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for exceeding the weight limit.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics refers to the Olympic Games that are scheduled to be held in Paris, France.
Weight limit -: The weight limit is the maximum weight a wrestler can have to compete in a specific category. Vinesh Phogat exceeded this limit, leading to her disqualification.
Social media -: Social media are online platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram where people can share messages, photos, and videos with others.
IOC President PT Usha -: PT Usha is a famous Indian athlete who is now the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOC). She is known for her achievements in track and field.
Wrestling Federation of India -: The Wrestling Federation of India is the organization that manages and promotes wrestling in India.
Appeal -: An appeal is a request to reconsider a decision. The Wrestling Federation of India has asked for the disqualification decision to be reviewed.
Indian Olympic Association -: The Indian Olympic Association is the organization that represents India in the Olympic Games and supports Indian athletes.
