Political Spats, "Conspiracy" Charges After Vinesh Phogat Disqualified
NDTV
On X Congress MP Randeep Surjewala claimed a "conspiracy" and declared a "black day" in the history of Indian sports after wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for weight issues.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking disqualification from the Paris Olympics - for being 100 grams overweight - means a political battle is brewing between the ruling BJP and the Congress-led opposition over athletes' allegations of sexual assault against ex-wrestling body chief Brij Bhushan. 140 करोड़ भारतवासी स्तब्ध हैं,खेल इतिहास का यह “ब्लैक डे” है।🫵 ये एक बहुत बड़ा “नफरती षड्यंत्र” है,▪️पहले, कुश्ती संघ के अध्यक्ष, भाजपा के उस समय के मोदी जी के चहेते सांसद, बृजभूषण शरण सिंह ने देश की विश्व चैंपियन बेटी को शारीरिक व मानसिक प्रताड़नाओं से सताया,▪️फिर… https://t.co/wAZreZdZP3pic.twitter.com/ZSjHgnFH5c
News of Ms Phogat's disqualification was followed by a flood of reactions from political leaders; Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the charge, calling her "a champion among champions".
"Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time... you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head-on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you," he said.
