'Robbed Of a Silver..-' Sachin Tendulkar Slams Olympics Officials Over Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification
Sachin Tendulkar-(X.com)
Indians have had several heartbreaking moments in the ongoing Olympics 2024, as numerous athletes finished fourth and missed out on a medal. However, the one that hurt the most was Vinesh Phogat's disqualification.
Notably, Vinesh had qualified for the finals but missed out on a well-deserving medal after she was found 100 grams overweight on the matchday.
There was a huge uproar over her being placed last on the table as the fans and several renowned figures demanded a silver medal. Following the strong protests, the Indian Olympic Association knocked on the Sports Abratation court's room.
In the latest events, India legend Sachin Tendulkar slammed Olympic officials and raised his voice in support of Vinesh Phogat.
"Every sport has rules and those rules need to be seen in context, maybe even revisited at times. Vinesh Phogat qualified fair and square for the finals. Her disqualification by weight was before the finals, and hence, for her to be robbed of a deserving silver medal defies logic and sporting sense."
"It would have been understandable if an athlete were to have been disqualified for ethical breaches such as the usage of performance-enhancing drugs. In that case, to not be awarded any medal and be placed last would be justifiable. However, Vinesh beat her opponents fairly to reach the top two. She definitely deserves a silver medal. While we all wait for a verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, let us hope and pray that Vinesh gets the recognition she deserves," said Tendulkar.
The verdict of Vinesh's appeal would be made public soon.
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