Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha met Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Games Village after the wrestler was disqualified from the Women's Freestyle 50kg Final for being 'overweight'. After a controversial day that saw a lot of events take place in the country in concern with the issue, PT Usha met the 29-year old after the wrestler was admitted in the hospital due to dehydration.
Here's PT Usha meeting Vinesh Phogat:
'Vinesh Phogat Will Be Supported And Backed By Government And IOA': PT Usha
IOA President PT Usha, along with Vinesh Phogat's Nutritionist Dinshaw Pardiwala, had the following to say to the Indian fans and faithful in the aftermath of the controversial decision against the veteran wrestler.
On Meeting Vinesh Phogat:
"I am shocked and disappointed by Vinesh’s disqualification from the Olympic Games Women’s Wrestling 50 kg class competition. I met Vinesh at the Olympic Village Polyclinic a short while ago and assured her of the full support of the Indian Olympic Association, the Government of India, and the entire country. We are providing Vinesh with all necessary medical and emotional support."
On Appealing Against The Decision:
"The Wrestling Federation of India has filed an appeal with UWW to reconsider the decision to disqualify Vinesh, and the IOA is following up on this matter 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 met the competition requirements. The IOA is taking every step to keep the morale of the contingent high. We are confident that all Indians will stand with Vinesh and the entire Indian contingent."
WATCH the full video of PT Usha and Dinshaw Pardiwala addressing the Vinesh Phogat Controversy: