2024-03-14 19:25:09
New Delhi: In an effort to remain in the race for the Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat did not allow the selection trials to begin in the women’s 50 kg and 53 kg categories. He sought written assurance from the officials that the last trials of 53 kg weight category would be held before the Olympics. After the Adhoc Committee of Wrestling accepted her demand, Vinesh defeated Shivani 11-6 in the 50 kg weight category and secured a place in the qualification tournament of Paris Olympics to be held in Kyrgyzstan next month. However, he had to face defeat in the 53 kg weight category. During this time, Vinesh Phogat appeared quite angry over the news in the media.
He has attacked X i.e. Twitter by writing a long post. First of all, while thanking her fans, she wrote – I express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have supported me in my journey. Meanwhile, some claims were being made about me, I want the whole matter to be as clear as water. He wrote in the style of a pointer…
- Such claims are being made that I was not tested for doping after the test. I would like to clarify that along with all the other finalists, I too have undergone a doping test after both the tournaments held last month.
- Many media channels have broadcast derogatory information about my qualifications. I thank everyone who has acknowledged my dedication and hard work in achieving qualification in the 50kg category for the Asian Olympic Qualifiers. Media organizations should fact-check before making such claims, as they may face defamation charges if they fail to retract and correct their statements.
- With regard to my participation in the 53 kg category it is important to understand that Article 7 of the UWW rules, which stipulates that each competitor may only compete in a weight category corresponding to his official weight, applies to international events, not national No. This was confirmed by the trials ad-hoc committee and officials, allowing me to participate in both the 50kg and 53kg categories during the trials.
It is noteworthy that Vinesh, however, lost the 53 kg match to Anju by 0-10 on the basis of technical superiority. Vinesh, who had leveled allegations of sexual harassment and led the protest against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, had reached SAI Center here for the trials of 50 kg category. As per United World Wrestling (UWW) rules, a competitor can be allowed to appear in one weight category on the same day, but Vinesh appeared in the trials in two different categories on Monday.
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Earlier she used to compete in 53 kg category, but due to Panghal getting the quota last in that category, she reduced her weight category. Vinesh did not allow the competition to start, demanding written assurance. He sought permission to participate in both 50 kg and 53 kg. Due to this, the wrestlers in the 50 kg weight category started complaining. The Adhoc Committee has already said that there will be a final trial for the 53 kg category in which the top four wrestlers of this weight category will compete. The winner of the trials will have to compete in the final stage and the winning wrestler will represent India.
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Only one ticket to Paris so farThere is not much time left for the Paris Olympics, but the wrestling controversy is not stopping. This is affecting the preparation of the wrestlers, which will weaken India’s medal chances in this sport. It is noteworthy that till now India has got only one quota for wrestling in the Paris Olympics (in the women’s 53 kg weight category), which was last won by Panghal after winning the bronze medal in the World Wrestling Championship last year. Now India will get a chance to get more quota places only through the Asian Qualification Tournament to be held on 19-21 April and the World Qualification Tournament to be held on 9-12 May.