The Indian Olympic Association faced another heated confrontation as PT Usha, the President of the body, clashed with the Executive Council over the appointment of CEO Raghuram Iyer. The majority of the Council members opposed Iyer's appointment, but Usha fiercely defended him. However, the Council has decided to re-initiate the process of appointing a CEO, much to Usha's dismay. This feud could have negative consequences for India's chances of hosting the 2036 Olympics, as warned by Usha and witnessed by an IOC Director during the meeting.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat faced backlash and eventually retired after being disqualified from her gold-medal bout in the Paris Olympics for being 100gm overweight. Amidst the blame game, IOA President PT Usha has come to the defense of the Medical team appointed by the IOA, stating that it is the responsibility of athletes and their coaches to manage their weight in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, and judo. This comes ahead of the much-awaited Court of Arbitration of Sports verdict on Vinesh Phogat's case, which has caused an uproar in the Parliament.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his despair and disappointment over the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics 2024 for being overweight by just 100 gm. He praised Phogat as a champion among champions and an inspiration for all Indians. The PM also reached out to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha to explore all possible options to help Phogat's case and urged her to file a strong protest. The incident has sparked debate about the importance of weight in sports and the pressure athletes face to meet specific weight requirements.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was shockingly disqualified from the Tokyo Olympics women's 50kg class competition for being overweight. This decision has caused anger and disappointment amongst the Indian contingent and Chief Medical Officer Doctor Dinshaw Pardiwala has explained the strenuous process of weight cutting that Vinesh had to undergo. The IOA has filed an appeal to UWW and is taking all necessary steps to support Vinesh and the entire Indian contingent in this time of crisis.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally intervened in wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics 2024 due to being overweight. PM Modi has asked Indian Olympics Council president PT Usha to lodge a strong protest against the decision and explore all options to help Vinesh. Despite Vinesh's efforts to bring down her weight to compete in the 50 kg category, she was disqualified for crossing the weight limit by 100 gm.
The Indian Olympic Association, led by president PT Usha, has started a campaign to include the ancient discipline of yoga in the Asian Games and eventually the Olympics. With its growing popularity and global appeal, yoga could be a strong addition to the sports program and attract a larger audience. This move has gained support from Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, who sees it as a step towards showcasing indigenous sports on a global platform.