PT Usha's big statement in Vinesh's case, said- 'Weight management is the responsibility of the player and coach'

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has made a big statement in the Vinesh Phogat overweight case. She said that weight management is the responsibility of the player and his coach. It is not right to blame the medical team for this. Especially in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing and judo. PT Usha further said that the hateful comments being made towards the IOA medical team, especially Dr. Pardiwala. They are not acceptable and should be condemned. She hoped that those accusing the IOA medical team will consider all the facts before reaching any conclusion.

Big statement of PT Usha

Dr. Pardiwala, the Chief Medical Officer appointed by the IOA, and his team were primarily helping the athletes with their recovery and injury management during and after the event. This team was also formed to help those athletes who did not have their own team of nutritionists and physiotherapists.

Let us tell you that Vinesh was declared unfit before the final match of the 50 kg category wrestling due to being 100 grams overweight. Whereas in the weight taken before the preliminary round, Vinesh was 50 kg. The weight was less than the prescribed limit of the category. In such a situation, Vinesh has now demanded a joint silver medal from CAS.