Vinesh Phogat, a prominent Indian wrestler, has accused the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha of political posturing after a photo of Usha visiting Phogat in the hospital following her failed weigh-in at the Paris Olympics was circulated on social media. Phogat, who retired from the sport after the incident, claims the photo was taken without her consent and was used to project a false image of support.
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha has defended the IOA-appointed medical team, led by Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, amidst the controversy surrounding wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification for failing to make weight. Usha emphasized that athletes are ultimately responsible for their weight management and that the medical team’s role is to provide support and assistance. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will deliver its verdict on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a joint-silver medal on August 13.
Indian wrestler Antim Panghal and her entourage have been deported from the Paris Olympics for a series of disciplinary breaches, including impersonation and public intoxication. The incident has brought significant embarrassment to India, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) taking swift action.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has pledged its support to Indian athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics by donating Rs. 8.5 Crores to the Indian Olympic Association. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced the donation on social media, expressing pride in supporting the nation’s Olympic hopefuls.
