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.
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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 Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha has defended the IOA-appointed Chief Medical Officer, Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, from blame for wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification at the Paris Olympics. Usha stated that the responsibility for weight management lies with the athlete and their coaching staff, not the medical team.